Chris Lyons’ Hill Job List for August 9, 2010

Position Title: Field Organizer
Organization: Political Non Profit Start up
Location: Washington, DC
Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing a relationship with citizen leaders and local party officials
Meeting daily contact goals issued by the Field Director
Working with field director and volunteers to organize house parties and other meetings/gatherings
Assisting with the campaign’s political and fiscal outreach

Position Requirements:
Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence
Highly organized and professional demeanor
Resourcefulness and fortitude
Outgoing and excellent oral/communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced work environment
Minimum preferred education – Bachelors Degree
2-4 years working experience
Political experience preferred
A team player

Position Title: Director of Operations
Organization: Political Non Profit Start up
Location: Washington, DC
Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Work with Field Director on Citizen Outreach to reach goal of National Leadership Meeting Attendance
•Overall knowledge of different aspects Organization project
•Oversee & manage office operations of Organization
•Maintain budget
•Maintain and process accounting
•Main point of contact for Social Media, Digital Platform, Press and Editorial consultants
•Manage Office Assistant on a daily basis
•Communication with Board and other leaders involved with Organization
•Work closely with founder through launch
•Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:
•Superior staff management capabilities
•Strong relationship management skills
•Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles
•Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence
•Highly organized and professional demeanor
•Resourcefulness and fortitude
•Outgoing and excellent oral/communication skills
•Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced work enviornment
•Minimum preferred education – Bachelors Degree
•5-10 years working experience
•Political experience preferred
•A team player
Contact Sarah Flack to apply at flacksarahg@gmail.com.

Fall Internship Opening:
Public Relations & Event Planning
The Curley Company is offering a 4-5 day a week internship for the Fall semester. The ideal candidate could start at the end of August, but we are flexible with this if need be.
This position includes exposure to event planning, public relations, fundraising and all the administrative functions of such activities. The ideal candidate is extremely detail orientated, able to work independently, and has an aptitude for prioritizing and juggling multiple tasks at once. This is a great opportunity to diversify your experience and gain valuable knowledge for a future in event planning or communications.
A transportation stipend is available for this position. For more information about The Curley Company, please visit www.curleycompany.com.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to intern@curleycompany.com.
Fall 2010 Internship

Experience Capitol Hill with a Congressional Internship! Democratic Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15) seeks interns for the fall of 2010. As an intern, your primary responsibility will be to support and assist the staff and serve the people of the 15th Congressional District of California. Duties may include but are not limited to data entry, drafting correspondence, monitoring hearings, providing administrative support, scheduling and giving tours, conducting legislative research, and providing general assistance to the staff. Applicants should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. In exchange for your hard work you will gain valuable first-hand insight into the workings of Capitol Hill, and have great networking opportunities.

This internship requires that you be available from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, unless you are participating in an educations program and plan to receive credits for your work. This opportunity provides a great hands-on learning experience with good professional exposure. Northern California experience is a plus but not required.

Application deadline is Wednesday, August 18 at 6 pm. To apply, please download an application from www.honda.house.gov, and email (or fax: 202-225-2699) it along with a cover letter and resume to Fernando.Cazares@mail.house.gov. Interviews and writing test will be scheduled for the week of August 23. Positions open until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For Rep. Leonard Boswell [D-IA] –

Senior Iowa Democratic Member of Congress seeks motivated and responsible full-time or part-time interns for fall semester of 2010. Excellent writing skills are required.
The internship will focus primarily on performing a variety of administrative tasks including data-entry of constituent letters, answering the phone, writing responses to constituent letters and requests, and drafting press releases, weekly columns, and other writing projects as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings in specific legislative areas of interest, and assist legislative staff with projects. We are looking for self-starters who are eager to lend a hand and be part of a fun and busy office. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about the workings of a busy Capitol Hill office.
Applicant instructions:
Please email cover letter, resume, dates available, and 2 writing samples to jennifer.rainey@mail.house.gov

, or fax to 202-225-5608.

Executive Assistant/Scheduler for Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee

Democratic Member of Congress from Texas seeks a detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated individual as an Executive Assistant. Ideal candidate should have a real commitment to public services and to completing challenging tasks. Candidate will prepare the daily schedule for the Member, and prepares detailed itineraries, maintain important numbers, locations and contact names; prepare monthly projected schedules; and briefs the Member on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C. and district offices; coordinates photo opportunities with constituents; handles the Congressperson’s travel arrangements; responds to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call; ensures that the Member is provided with briefing materials for each event by coordinating with event participants and the appropriate legislative and/or district staff; maintains the Member’s files, including notes, correspondence,
and all information relating to travel; acts as a liaison for constituents and other individuals when they visit the Member. Candidate should be able to work well under pressure; should be able to work a flexible schedule; and perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of office experience is preferred. At least one year working in a congressional office is beneficial. Must have strong telephone skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointments. Candidate should have a car. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail is an absolute must. Does this sound like you? Send resume, cover letter, and references to: Resumebox@mail.house.gov.
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Job Openings For August 4, 2010
Note to Job Applicants: To apply for a position, unless otherwise directed in listing, e-mail your resume and other supporting documents to harjobs@cq.com with the Job Referral Number visible in the subject field. Applications for multiple jobs must be e-mailed separately. Applications can also be mailed to Job Openings, c/o CQ’s House Action Reports, 1255 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037. Indicate the Job Referral Number on your resume, as well as on the outside of the envelope, and send a separate resume for each position for which you are applying. Copies of the Job Openings are also available by request at Kinko’s, on Capitol Hill, 715 D Street, S.E.
Note to Subscribers: You must subscribe to House Action Reports to post a job listing. To post a listing, e-mail the job description and contact information to harjobs@cq.com by noon on Wednesday.
*An asterisk indicates the first publication of a new opening. All other openings have been published previously.
INTERNS – Internships are an excellent opportunity to gain Capitol Hill experience. If you are interested in a position as an intern for a member of Congress, submit your resume to the House Action Reports intern file. House Action Reports will keep resumes on file for approximately two months and make them available to offices upon request. Date your resume and send it to Job Referral No. “Intern.”
NEWS ANALYST/EDITOR — Bulletin News analysts are at the cutting edge of the modern information world. Each morning, the nation’s top executives in the government and corporate sectors start their day with a news analysis briefing provided by Bulletin News. If you want the opportunity to brief the nation’s decision makers, please fax your resume to 703-483-6181, or e-mail us at ResumesWP@BulletinNews.com. In order to do this job well, you must have excellent analytical skills, writing and editing ability, and experience in either government or corporate headquarters. The ability to work very early morning hours is a must. If you love news, thrive under deadlines, and want to have a direct impact on important decision makers, Bulletin News is the place for you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT/EDITORIAL QUALITY CONTROL — BulletinNews produces the daily White House News Summary for the Executive Office of the President and additional customized news briefings for governmental and Fortune 500 leaders nationwide. We’re expanding the product management team, reflecting the rapid growth of our business. The successful candidate will be pivotal, serving as (a) the face of the company to clients, each of which pays six figures annually for their daily service; (b) the “voice of the client” internally, ensuring that our editorial workers understand client needs; and (c) a driver of our quality-control management system. Ideal candidate will have strong account management skills combined with experience working as a journalist, editor or similar news generation/monitoring position. Apply to BusOps@BulletinNews.com. EEOC.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT — Democratic Armed Services Committee member is seeking a legislative assistant to handle committee work. Candidates should have significant Hill experience, excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference is for candidates with military service. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to MLAopening2009@gmail.com.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER — Progressive House Member of Congress from Texas seeks a detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated individual as an executive assistant. Candidate will prepare the daily schedule for the member, and prepare detailed itineraries, including important numbers, locations and contact names; prepare monthly projected schedules; brief the member on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C., and district offices; coordinate photo opportunities with constituents; make reservations for the Congressman’s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging; submit vouchers for travel and expense reimbursement to the staff member responsible for submitting office bills for payment; respond to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call. Candidate will work well under pressure and handle stress. Must have a flexible schedule as job includes long hours, nights, and weekends
and other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree is required with at least two years of office experience. At least one year working in a congressional office is beneficial as is experience making travel reservations and arrangements. Alternatively, three to five years of related work experience. Must have strong telephone skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointments. Candidate absolutely must have a car to travel with the member throughout Washington, D.C. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail is an absolute must. Does this sound like you? Send a resume, cover letter, and references to: Resumebox@mail.house.gov.
STAFF ASSISTANT — Active Bay Area California Democratic member of Congress seeks a staff assistant. Responsibilities include managing the front desk and greeting visitors. Daily tasks include answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills and writing abilities, positive attitudes and pride in work product. It is required that this staffer have a car. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dcstaffer@mail.house.gov. Absolutely no phone calls, e-mails or walk-ins, please.
INTERNS — Rep. Lynn C. Woosley, D-Calif., is offering full-time or part-time unpaid internships. This position provides exposure to the legislative process, while developing a strong understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities include answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail and faxes, and the potential to assist legislative staff with research and correspondence. Applicants should be energetic, committed and posses excellent communication skills. District ties are a plus. Please send a resume and cover letter to ca06internapp@gmail.com.
INTERNS — The College Republican National Committee is looking for several interns for the winter, spring, and summer in our Washington, D.C. office. Specifically, we are looking for political, finance, and communication interns. Each intern would be working with their respective area director on projections related to their title. Political interns will work with our political director on the 2010 field program. Communication interns will work with our political director and communications director, writing and creating content for our Web site, developing press contacts, and writing press releases. Finance interns will work with the finance director on major donor fundraising and event planning. Ideal candidates should have excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, pay attention to detail, and be moderate or conservative leaning politically. We are flexible with school schedules and more than happy to write letters of recommendation. Our office
is located off the Blue and Orange Lines at Eastern Market, just six blocks from Capitol Hill. Please send a cover letter and resume to Tierra Warren at twarren@crnc.org if interested or with questions.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Progressive Northeast Democrat is seeking a legislative assistant to handle a number of domestic policy issues, including consumer protection, energy, environment and homeland security. Successful candidate must possess knowledge base to produce and advance legislative proposals. Prior hill experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to be a team player are important. New England connections are a plus. Applicants should email their resume, cover letter and writing sample to newenglanddem@gmail.com.
ANALYST, LEGISLATIVE ACTION – CQ-Roll Call is seeking a full-time legislative analyst for its Legislative Action team to cover measures scheduled for House floor action, primarily for House Action Reports. This analyst mainly will handle legislation dealing with financial services, economic affairs, agriculture and small businesses, as well as some appropriations bills. The analyst will be expected to describe in detail the major provisions of bills, as well as relevant background information and anticipated floor amendments, and will be responsible for summarizing arguments made by supporters and opponents of major bills, among other tasks. The analyst will work with legislative text, committee reports and other documents, and is expected to build and maintain relationships with sources both internal and on Capitol Hill. Demonstrated research and writing experience is required, and successful candidates will have extensive experience with Congress,
public policy, or both. Familiarity with government documents also is preferred. Some evening and occasional weekend work required. Contact jobs@cq.com.
STAFF ASSISTANT – Conservative midwest Democrat seeks energetic, highly-organized and personable staff assistant. Duties include: answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and communications skills. Hill experience and Pennsylvania ties a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to: paresumebox@gmail.com No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT STAFF – Conservative Midwest Democrat seeks budget/tax legislative assistant to handle committee work and other legislative issues that may include, but are not limited to, energy/environment, agriculture and foreign affairs. This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidate must have Capitol Hill or other applicable policy-related experience and be a self-starter. Pennsylvania ties a plus. Candidate must be team player with evidence of strong communications, analytical and interpersonal skills. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and writing sample of no more than 2 pages to: paresumebox@gmail.com. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.
STAFF ASSISTANT – Senior Republican House member seeks a staff assistant for Washington, D.C. office. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be courteous, detail-oriented and organized. The staff assistant will be responsible for constituent services including: answering phones, giving Capitol tours, processing flag requests, and also will have a significant role in the constituent mail process. This is a fast-paced office that requires a staff assistant who can multi-task and be a team player. Previous Hill experience and Illinois ties are preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should e-mail resume, cover letter and writing sample to ilstaffassistant@gmail.com. No phone calls, faxes, or drop-offs please.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Senior House Democrat seeks a legislative assistant to handle energy, climate change, education and defense issues. Position includes renewable energy, water resources, post-secondary learning, defense R&D and milcon project work in relevant authorization and appropriations bills and advising member on U.S. withdrawal policy in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior legislative experience or advanced degree required. Salary commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and resume to democratic.hilljob@gmail.com addressed to Chief of Staff.
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas seeks a health legislative assistant to provide legislative advice on a variety of issues, relating to his committee work. Hill experience is a plus. Excellent writing and research skills are required. Law degree is a plus. Please submit cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample by fax only to 202-225-3073 (no calls please).
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT – Republican House member seeks an experienced legislative assistant to handle Education and Labor Committee work, along with health care, foreign affairs, immigration and other issues. Strong writing skills, creativity and a minimum of two years legislative experience required. Relevant committee experience, an advanced degree or Illinois ties a plus. E-mail resume and writing samples to: mwgopla@gmail.com.
INTERN – Moderate Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania is searching for a qualified applicant for a full-time or part-time internship in the Washington, D.C. office. Position will be for fall 2010 and is unpaid. Duties include answering phones, running errands, researching legislation for the member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues before the House. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and have the ability to pay attention to detail. To apply for the internship please send a resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation from a professor, mentor or employer, two short writing samples (2-3 pages) and dates of availability along with an application form (available at www.altmire.house.gov) to altmireintern@mail.house.gov.
INTERN – Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer’s office is seeking an intern from August through December. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, and assisting with correspondence. Applicants must be sharp, have good inter-personal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of current events and policy topics. Fifth district residency is preferred, as are college students or recent grads. Must be able to commit at least two full days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To apply, send resume and cover letter to hoyer.internships@mail.house.gov.
* LEGISLATIVE ACTION ANALYST – CQ-Roll Call Group seeks a full-time legislative analyst for its Legislative Action Team to cover measures scheduled for House floor action, primarily for House Action Reports. This analyst likely will handle legislation dealing with health, education, labor, judicial affairs and the environment, as well as three appropriations bills. The analyst will be expected to describe in detail the major provisions of bills, as well as relevant background information and anticipated floor amendments and will be responsible for summarizing arguments made by supporters and opponents of major bills, among other tasks. The analyst will work with legislative text, committee reports and other documents and is expected to build and maintain relationships with sources both within CQ-Roll Call Group and on Capitol Hill. Demonstrated research and writing experience is required and successful candidates will have extensive experience with
Congress, public policy or both. Familiarity with government documents also is preferred. Some evening and occasional weekend work required. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cq.com with the words “Legislative Action Analyst” in the subject line. Each resume will be evaluated against the minimum job qualifications identified in the job posting above. If your professional experiences meet our minimum qualifications, you will receive an application and a voluntary EEO survey to complete and return to us within 5 business days. Failure to return the completed application will negatively impact your candidacy for the position. By returning the completed application, you will be considered an applicant, but it does not guarantee an interview.

Opening – Analyst & Project Coordinator
The Washington, D.C. office of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., a law and health policy advocacy organization, seeks a college graduate to perform general office support functions, provide research assistance to four attorneys, attend legislative and administrative hearings and briefings, and assist in various research and other projects as assigned. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, internet-based research skills, computer skills, and creative thinking.
The position includes excellent benefits. Salary: high 20s to low 30s, depending on experience. E-mail or fax cover letter, resume, and the names of two (2) references to achiplin @ medicareadvocacy.org (remove spaces). Fax no. (202) 293-5764. No phone calls please. Closing date: August 20, 2010. We would like to bring the successful candidate on board to begin work on September 7, 2010. Further descriptive information about this position is available on our website. For an overview of the work and focus of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, please visit
www.medicareadvocacy.org.

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a national non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the improvement of the nation’s public health system, seeks a Communications Manager and Government Relations Manager.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER

The Government Relations Manager is a key member of the Government Relations team by supporting active implementation of TFAH’s legislative and regulatory priorities. This individual would help manage the legislative and regulatory strategy on a range of issues impacting public health and prevention, develop policy goals, and organize outreach to partner organizations. The Government Relations Manager would also be in charge of managing the action center component of www.healthyamericans.org. Furthermore, this individual will work closely with TFAH’s staff to develop and advance the organization’s appropriations agenda, including drafting appropriations backgrounders, testimony, hearing questions and report language.

The candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in public health, political science, public policy or related field (advanced degree preferred) with three to five years of direct federal legislative and regulatory experience (field operations or advocacy organizing experience preferred); excellent communication skills (written and verbal); knowledge of the use of technology and information systems to build broad-based support for priority issues; and ability to organize grassroots and professional constituencies in support of issues.

To apply for Government Relations Manager position: Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to atoro@tfah.org, or mail to Annie G. Toro at Trust for America’s Health, 1730 M Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. No calls please. Due to a large expected volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted. Trust for America’s Health is an equal opportunity employer. www.healthyamericans.org

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Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority. We believe that prevention must drive our nation’s health strategy; Americans deserve healthy and safe places to live, work and play; every community should be prepared to meet the threats of infectious disease, bioterrorism, and natural disasters; and Americans deserve to know what government is doing to keep them healthy and safe. For more information, visit www.healthyamericans.org.

All,
We are looking for two great people – one to join the government relations team and one to join the communications team. Below are job notices for each position. Please let those you know who might be interested to send their resumes and cover letters to hr@aga.org.
Thanks for your help in spreading the word.
Laura

Government Relations: The American Gas Association, a national trade association advocating for its natural gas utility members, is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join its government relations team as a legislative and PAC specialist. This position will be responsible for providing administrative support, legislative research, PAC administration, political fundraising, event management and budget tracking. Attractive Capitol Hill location; competitive compensation and benefits package. Send cover letter (including salary history and requirements) and resume to hr@aga.org

Communications: The American Gas Association, a national trade association advocating for its natural gas utility members, is seeking a talented, motivated communications professional. Candidates for this position must have 2 to 4 years experience, solid writing and editing skills, and a working understanding of media relations. A background in design and web site maintenance is highly desired. Attractive Capitol Hill location; competitive compensation and benefits package. Send cover letter (including salary history and requirements) and resume to hr@aga.org

Laura A. T. Sheehan
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
American Gas Association
400 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Executive Assistant/Renewable Energy. $50K-$60K
Impressive Fortune 100 firm is seeking a competent, motivated EA to work with their newly formed Renewable Energy team, supporting two top-level execs in a small office in DC. Degree and 2-5+ years of administrative/executive support experience are required; Hill, Government Relations, large Corporation exposure a plus. Job involves heavy and scheduling and travel arrangements, document production, and liaison with high-level officials in many industries. Ideal candidate will be able to interview next Tuesday, and begin temping on Tuesday in the position, which will convert to a Direct Hire in a month. For immediate consideration, please call Chrissie at 202-466-8850 or send resume to chrissie.hendrickson@trakservices.com.

Chrissie Hendrickson
TRAK services ~ Recruiter
1776 I Street NW, Suite 575
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 466-8850 phone
chrissie.hendrickson@trakservices.com
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Membership Outreach

A Washington DC based technology trade association is looking for an energetic, outgoing, personable professional with some interest in technology/technology policy to work on member outreach and activation. The ideal candidate would be a college graduate with some experience in advocacy, communications or a related field. This person will join the team in our DC headquarters but work closely with the board president who is on the West Coast. The overall goal of the position is to build and reinforce relationships between the organization and its members/potential members, find issues on which the membership should be engaged, and facilitate their activism on these key issues. The board president is primarily responsible for relationship-building within the membership and finding new members, and this new position will back-up those relationships. Travel to industry conferences domestically and internationally will be required. Planning and executing
creative events will also be a key part of the job. Salary is based on experience. Please send resume and cover letter to loney@actonline.org

Research Assistant

The Association for Competitive Technology – a Washington DC based trade association representing innovative technology companies – is seeking a Research Assistant. A motivated, organized individual is needed to assist with the research and writing of papers focusing on a range of issues including Internet policy, the role of IP in an Innovation economy and the impact of technology on small business. The Assistant will conduct research, and write short papers on a range of legislative and policy issues related to technology and innovation. Candidates should be highly proactive and flexible, with excellent interpersonal, research and writing skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Experience with spreadsheets, data analysis, and some knowledge of technology issues and economics a plus. The position reports to the Executive Director of ACT. To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter and writing sample of at least three pages
to loney@actonline.org

Jonathan Godfrey
Communications Director
Association for Competitive Technology
o 202-420-7486
m 202-744-7441
http://www.actonline.org

Executive Assistant
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a department of the Library of Congress that works
exclusively for the United States Congress. CRS provides policy and legal analysis to committees
and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation.
Every two years, CRS, along with the House of Representatives, sponsors a four day seminar for
newly elected Members of the House of Representatives. All new Members and their families
are invited. The seminar focuses on issues and legislative procedure that new Members need to
understand during their first year in office.
The program manager needs an executive assistant/coordinator to support all aspects of this four
day event. The ideal candidate is detail oriented; possesses strong organizational and
communication skills; and works well as a one of a strong team of professionals.

Responsibilities include:

Financial and Contract Management – budget tracking; researching vendors for snacks and
transportation; and ensuring completion of payment and or billing processes;

Facilities and Services – conduct site inspection; conduct pre-meeting briefings with staff,
suppliers, security, military, and facility providers; planning and ordering technology
requirements; and conducting a post-meeting review with staff and suppliers.

Logistics – updating invitation materials; securing and managing transportation; managing the
reservation process; coordinating travel; communicating travel arrangements; supporting food
and beverage functions; coordinate the preparation and shipping of materials; and manage all
aspects of communication (both oral and written) with speakers, ancillary programs, a/v,
transportation and special needs.

Knowledge/ Education requirements
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Basic knowledge of MS Word or Word Perfect and Excel
- Capacity to learn other types of software programs
- Strong proof reading skills
- Clear, professional, and polite phone manner
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast- paced environment as part of a team
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must have a professional demeanor
- Business attire required
- Understand customer service

Starting date: August 15, 2010

Duration: full time (40 hours per week) temporary position lasting 6 months

Salary: high 40′s

Contact: Justin Paulhamus jpaulhamus@crs.loc.gov or 202.707.0822

Friends & Colleagues,

We are currently actively seeking a Grassroots Advocacy Manager and a Government Affairs & Advocacy Intern. The position descriptions are attached. I would greatly appreciate your help in forwarding these position descriptions to worthwhile candidates.

Our grassroots capacity has grown significantly over the last few years and so we are seeking a second Grassroots Advocacy Manager to help take our program to the next level. The Intern position is unpaid, but will be a critical member of our Government Affairs & Advocacy Team.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

-Megan

Megan Gordon Don
Director, Government Affairs
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Government Affairs & Advocacy Office
1050 Connecticut Avenue NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202.742.6776
mgdon@pancan.org

For Rep. Steve Kagen [D-WI] –

Democratic Wisconsin Congressman is currently seeking part time/ full time interns to work in his fast-paced DC office for the fall semester (Late August-December; start and end dates are flexible). Duties include: answering phones, drafting constituent response letters, conducting legislative research, compiling press clips, attending hearings/briefings, giving Capitol tours, and various administrative duties. Applicants must be goal-oriented, quick learners, and have a professional and friendly demeanor. Wisconsin ties are a plus but not required. Part time interns should be available at least 2-3 full days per week. Internships are unpaid however interns will gain valuable knowledge about Capitol Hill and the legislative process. Course credit may also be available. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to wi08intern@gmail.com. Please address cover letter with attention to Brittany Taylor.

The Office of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee(D-TX-18) is seeking interns IMMEDIATLEY for the Washington, D.C. office. Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process, possess excellent writing and communication skills, and have an understanding of the American political system.
Legislative interns will be responsible for projects such as writing constituent correspondence, providing support for daily legislative tasks, fielding constituent phone calls and other requests. Other duties include providing staff with general office support. During their term, interns are encouraged to attend briefings and committee hearings of personal interest and complete individual and team goals.
If you would like to be considered for an internship, please send your resume and cover letter to Sumer.Alhinnawi@mail.house.gov
The Washington, D.C. office of Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) seeks part-time or full-time fall interns to begin in August. Responsibilities include attending Congressional briefings and hearings, drafting constituent correspondence, researching legislative issues, and leading Capitol tours. Interns will also be tasked with administrative duties such as answering phones, processing incoming mail and faxes, and assisting the legislative staff and Congressman as needed. While internships are unpaid, the office makes a concerted effort to tailor projects and assignments to each intern’s specific interests, and gladly assists those wishing to petition for academic credit. Candidates should possess strong writing skills, a solid work ethic, a sense of humor, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Bryan.Jack@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-bys please.

National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) Government Relations/Outreach Intern
NPRA is looking for an unpaid intern to work 15-25 hours per week with the Government Relations and Outreach departments. Typical tasks include attending and summarizing Congressional hearings, attending policy events in the DC-area, researching energy industry statistics and issues, writing informational briefs on a variety of topics, supporting the Outreach program needs including coordinating meetings, maintaining web content and monitoring election related activities, and assisting with administrative requests as needed. This is a perfect fit for undergraduate (junior or senior) with a major and/or an interest in political science, public policy, American politics or related area. Candidate should be available to start immediately. If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to escott@npra.org.

For Rep. Ed Markey [D-MA ] –

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Senior Progressive New England Democrat seeks experienced, creative, and politically savvy Communications Director for busy press operation. Candidates for this position must have outstanding writing abilities in a variety of formats, including speechwriting, press releases, talking points, statements and other written materials drafted for the Member. They also must demonstrate extensive experience pitching stories to national media. Candidates for the position must be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, under short deadlines, and to be able to work effectively with personal office and Committee staff in developing and executing an effective communications strategy for the Member. This is not an entry level position, and candidates must have at least three years experience in the field to be considered. All candidates for this position must provide: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) three writing samples; and
4) three references. Apply to: MA07Jobs@mail.house.gov.

Associate Position at DC-based Communications Firm

Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates (CLS) is looking to hire an energetic, hardworking individual for an opening at the entry-level Associate position. Candidates should ideally have internship experience in journalism, public relations, public affairs or politics.

The right candidate will have a passion for communications and public affairs, the ability to juggle a range of tasks and work well under pressure. The Associate position allows for the opportunity to write, pitch stories to the media, organize press events, assist with presentation development, and media monitor for relevant client news. Along with account work, the Associate will also be expected to provide administrative support.

Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates is a highly regarded mid-sized communications/public relations firm that focuses on public affairs, corporate, international, and crisis communications. CLS has a roster of clients that includes Fortune 100 companies, leading trade associations, non-profits and international organizations. CLS offers a competitive salary, and health and retirement benefits.

For more information, visit our web site at www.clsdc.com.

Please email your resume and cover letter to clsjobs@clsdc.com and indicate you are applying for the “Associate” position in the subject line.

Thank you!!

Jessie Niewold
Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates
1850 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Main Phone: 202.289.5900
Direct Dial: 202.777.3523
jniewold@clsdc.com

Announcement for immediate opening as a Membership/Marketing Specialist!

The National Rehabilitation Association is in search for an energetic, independent, hard working self-starter to begin immediately at their National office in Alexandria, VA. Salary starts at $36,000/year with an excellent benefits package.

The National Rehabilitation Association is a membership organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities. Applicants must possess strong time-management, data management, attention to detail and consumer relations skills.

The Membership Specialist will be responsible for implementing a membership recruitment plan, processing membership payments, keeping the database up to date and accurate, designing a social media plan, and serving as the point person of contact to expand and retain the organization’s membership and set goals for staff. The position will support the Executive Director and fellow staff to run the national office. S/he will be a key member of a team but will also be working with the membership database and processing of memberships individually. A strong work ethic and communication skills are a must. Database management experience preferred, but not required.

Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to membership@nationalrehab.org with “Membership Specialist” in the subject line.

The office of Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is seeking a fall semester intern starting as early as Aug. 1, 2010. Qualified candidates should possess an interest in the legislative process, the desire to work in a fast-paced environment and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities include communicating with constituents, writing, research, overseeing constituent tour requests and administrative work. In addition, interns will have the opportunity for increased exposure to a policy area of their choice. Our office’s interns work closely with our staff and should be professional, motivated, and adept at multi-tasking.

Preference will be given to those from Illinois and those who can commit to an immediate, fulltime internship. However, candidates from outside the state are encouraged to apply, and we will happily work to accommodate those who can only commit part-time.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Matthew Lehner at Matthew.Lehner@mail.house.gov.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore
Description:
Progressive Wisconsin Democrat seeks a legislative intern for Fall 2010. Interns will work in a fast-paced Congressional Office, gaining valuable exposure and knowledge of the legislative process and the United States Congress. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling constituent phone calls, opening and sorting mail, and assisting staff with administrative tasks. Interns will also have the opportunity to conduct legislative research, and assist with correspondence, as well as attend some Capitol Hill briefings, congressional hearings, receptions, and press events.
Qualifications:
Interns must have a good attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be able to work both independently as well as part of a team environment, and with strong attention to detail. Applicants should have working knowledge of current events and policy topics, as well as a willingness to do mundane tasks as needed. Fourth Congressional District residency preferred; however, candidates from outside the state will also be considered.
Requirements:
Interns must be able to commit to at least three full days a week (9:00am-6:00pm) from August/September to December. First priority will be given to applicants who can work full-time.

To apply, send resume, cover letter and writing sample to wi04InternCoordinator@mail.house.gov.

http://energy.maryland.gov//about/jobs/index.asp

The six positions that are open and listed are:

Director of Clean Energy
Director of Administration
Director of Energy Planning
Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Compliance Officer
Administrative Assistant

There will also soon be a listing for someone to do communications, marketing and press relations.

For each of the positions, please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email to Denise McCoskery at dmccoskery@energy.state.md.us.

The Spoken Hub – Customer Management Team Member for Election Cycle
The Spoken Hub, LLC, a leading national grassroots technology firm, is seeking a new member of our customer management team in Washington, DC for the 2010 season. We are a small, growing and highly energized business with a strong reputation in our field. We offer a fast-paced, collegial environment. We value accountability and productivity. We enjoy our work and strive for excellence.
At Spoken Hub we develop and execute a broad range of advanced grassroots technology services, and we specialize in using automated phone and web platforms to contact and mobilize our clients’ supporters. Our clients include corporations, unions, non profits, and governments. Check out www.spokenhub.com to learn more about us.
Spoken Hub has offices in New York, DC and Boston; our DC office is located near the Metro Center metro stop. Although it may possibly lead to longer-term opportunities at Spoken Hub, this is a temporary campaign-season position lasting through the end of November.

Qualifications:
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable to political campaign pace
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Internet search experience
- Database experience is helpful
- Comfortable on phone with clients, including senior executives
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and self motivate
- Team player

Responsibilities:
- Managing projects from start to finish
- Creating and submitting estimates
- Sending out contracts/work orders
- Following up with clients about projects
- Responding to new client requests
- Administrative support for TSH Managing Director
- Potential for rapid increase in responsibilities, including management of account portfolio.

If you are a diligent worker and you’re looking for a fun and dynamic office where you’ll interact with new contacts throughout DC and the national political, non profit and public affairs sectors, this is a great opportunity for you! Reply to resumes@spokenhub.com with your resume and cover letter. Please be sure to put “Customer Management Team” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

The Spoken Hub – Senior Account Manager
About the Job
The Spoken Hub, LLC, a leading national grassroots technology firm, is seeking a full-time senior member of our Customer Management Team at our Washington, DC location. We are a small, growing and highly energized business with a strong reputation in our field. We offer a fast-paced, collegial environment. We value accountability and productivity. We enjoy our work and strive for excellence.
At Spoken Hub we develop and execute a broad range of advanced grassroots technology services, and we specialize in using automated phone and web platforms to contact and mobilize our clients’ supporters. Clients use our technology for voter contact, organization-building, legislative advocacy, notifications, and customer relations management. Our clients include political campaigns, corporations, unions, non profits, and governments. Check out www.spokenhub.com to learn more about us.
The Senior Account Manager will directly handle customer accounts and will also help run our customer management operations. This position requires leadership skills and offers the opportunity to earn a management role.
Responsibilities:

- Communicating with clients
- Devising and shaping client projects
- Managing projects from start to finish
- Responding to new client requests
- Drafting estimates
- Sending out contracts/work orders
- Coordinating with internal operations and marketing teams

Qualifications:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable on phone or in meetings with senior executives
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet research
- Database experience is helpful
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, drive toward goals, and self motivate
- Team player

If you are a diligent professional who seeks a leadership opportunity at a dynamic company where you’ll interact with new contacts from the national political, non profit and public affairs sectors, this is a great opportunity for you!

Please send your resume and cover letter to: resumes@spokenhub.com

No calls please.

Program Director

Summary
Program Director is primarily responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the Annual Trade Show and the Annual Conference with minimal oversight and reports to the president/CEO. This includes constructing and managing the trade show and the conference budgets, being able to present a clear financial report on these when asked by the president/CEO, working on logistical details and doing outreach.

Details
Manage the Annual Trade Show including budgeting, securing new exhibitors and overseeing all aspects of the tradeshow. This includes working with current exhibitors as well as the design company to set up the trade show. Primary contact for all exhibitor and visitor questions and information.

Plan, manage and conduct the Association’s Annual Conference (the only 4 day event in the United States solely devoted to Jewish aging), which includes hotel site inspections, creating registration materials, authoring conference promotional material (including registration and on-site brochures), overseeing the conference budget, managing on-site details and all other related logistics and finances. Work closely with the Conference planning committee to develop sessions and recruit speakers. Accredit all conference sessions with the Long-Term Care Board for use as Continuing Education Units. Coordinate the AJAS awards ceremony which includes working with the awards committee, composing nomination and submission material, arranging entertainment, supplying awards and creating a script for the event. Responsible for soliciting industry sponsorships for conference sessions/meals/networking and off-site events. In addition, organize other Association
meetings, including board meetings, regional forums and symposia and online seminars (webinars). The program director is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of these programs and their fit within the overall budget.

Additional Responsibilities (assumed from communications/marketing director position):
Manage all Association publications, newsletters and literature, including the Journal on Jewish Aging, Scribe, e-Update and Washington Update. Update and maintain the Association’s website content.
Manage and keep current AJAS database system, member dues, member records and AJAS office management systems, including all mailings and supplies.

Program director must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, sunny disposition and strong computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office. Database experience a plus. Must be a self-starter who is efficient, able to multi-task, work well independently as well as part of a team and who will be able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with Association members. Knowledge, background and experience with Jewish customs and traditions are required. The position also requires a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least two years of meeting/event planning experience.

Administrative Assistant Position Available at AANA FGA, Washington DC

The 40,000-member American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ Division of Federal Government Affairs in Washington, DC, is seeking for an individual to serve as our AANA FGA administrative assistant, who will manage our phone system, greet guests at the desk, manage relationships with vendors, ensure the office is adequately supplied, coordinate logistics for incoming principals and major tentpole projects, serve as executive assistant to the senior director, post documents online using Ektron, serve as primary point of contact for office information technology issues and needs and with the building and its security system, and provide administrative support to the CRNA-PAC. The optimal candidate is an experienced office administrator, with experience as an executive assistant with congressional, lobby firm or association offices, who has an associate’s degree or comparable experience, is highly organized, a good writer, possesses superior skills with MSOffice utilities, and provides a gracious presence in the office. Resumes to hr@aana.com, EOE