2 Vacancies National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of webmaster. This position reports to the Manager of Information Systems and provides technical support for NEMA’s web strategies. The incumbent will perform website development and maintenance in a Windows server environment.


Qualified candidate should have a degree in an information systems field or equivalent IT certifications or experience. It is preferred that candidate have at least one year of web-related work experience. Candidate should posses excellent communication skills, have a willingness to take on responsibilities, strong problem-solving skills, and should work well with other staff.

The webmaster position will work full time as a salaried employee, working 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to the Communications department in implementing NEMA’s web strategy, including updates to the NEMA website and NEMA related web features.

Provide backup support for content management using NEMA’s CMS.

Provide maintenance and development for NEMA’s members-only website, including workspaces, forums, and SharePoint

Develop & manage NEMA/Web business. This includes developing websites for industry related interests, managing client requests, and selling new website business.

Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

Required IT Skills:

Strong HTML, Javascript, & CSS experience

Ability to create a website from start to finish (from domain name registration to site deployment)

Strong familiarity with a web IDE such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage.

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.

Desired IT Skills:

Programming experience: Java, Coldfusion, ASP, ASP.NET, or PHP

Graphical design and layout experience

Experience with a Content Management System (CMS).

Experience with SharePoint (wss v3)

Experience with Microsoft IIS

Interested candidate should send a current resume along with salary requirements to careers@nema.org  (Resume without salary requirement will not be accepted)
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M/F/D/V Grade 5 position

Manager, Government Relations

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association in Rosslyn, Virginia is looking for a Manager, Government Relations. The successful candidate will focus on energy policy, energy efficiency, appropriations, and related industry issues. . Involves working closely with association member executives to evaluate implications of legislative/regulatory initiatives, develop industry positions, and advocacy of positions. Activities include interacting with legislative/regulatory staff and elected officials; preparing position papers & comments, etc.; representing NEMA at hearings and consultations, industry events, and conferences; and developing and implementing strategies to achieve member objectives.

Reports to NEMA Vice President, Government Relations
QUALIFICATIONS


Minimum 3 years legislative experience

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Strong time management skills - ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience managing group activities and working in a team environment

Familiarity with MS Office suite (Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)

Some travel required

BA/BS in related discipline

Solid knowledge of legislative & regulatory processes

Prior Hill or Regulatory experience

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays, flexible working hours, 401k plan, a defined benefit plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. We are conveniently located near the Rosslyn Metro. Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to careers@nema.org or by fax to (703) 841-3335.