Senior Specialist, External Communications -- AON Corporation

Senior Specialist, External Communications United States, IL, Chicago About Aon Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary, best captives manager, and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit aon.com for more information on Aon and aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership with Manchester United. Responsibilities: • Day-to-day management of Aon external communications editorial calendar, online Aon News and Media Center, and corporate external communications projects. • Provide support on content development, executive positioning projects and briefings, thought leadership amplification and activity execution. • Maintain Aon messaging and content libraries • Support for executing externally facing thought leadership content, including content-focused website(s), global print publications and supporting media such as video, email and/or social media. • Liaise with key internal stakeholders, including internal communications, and knowledge sharing teams, to ensure external communications messaging, content and thought leadership is leveraged across the firm. • Champion the External Communications function by building, managing and continuously improving how the global tools, templates and resources created are communicated to global colleagues. Experience/Skills Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, along with 3-5 years integrated communications campaign experience • Strong writing and storytelling skills across multiple platforms • Excellent project management skills • Experience working with measurement tools to understand impact of content across various media • Experience working with varied communication channels and technical savvy • Political campaign content management, content marketing boutique agency, and/or insurance industry experience a plus • Executive and corporate responsibility communications a plus Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. All positions at Aon require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Aon's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled). DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job number: 2403731 Category: Marketing and Communications Group Location: United States, IL, Chicago

Research Director -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Research Director The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a bipartisan, non-profit organization committed to educating the public about issues that have significant fiscal policy impact, seeks to hire a Research Director to study and report on federal budget policies. This individual will contribute to the organization’s analysis of federal health, tax, budget, and economic policy issues. We are looking for a team player interested in writing, researching, and publishing new content, tracking and analyzing new legislation and approaches to federal budget policy and practice, and becoming part of a growing team of budget policy thought leaders. Primary Responsibilities Lead and conduct budget policy research, managing a team of policy researchers and overseeing the production of a variety of publications. Write and edit policy papers, issue briefs, op-eds, memos and blog posts. Evaluate academic literature, economic data, and relevant government reports. Perform analysis of policy proposals, and participate in policy design efforts. Estimate and extrapolate various budgetary estimates. Disseminate policy products and other information to policymakers on Capitol Hill, bloggers, reporters, and other interested parties. Advise and assist the Campaign to Fix the Debt on various policy issues. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: Prior knowledge of fiscal and budgetary policy and familiarity with CBO documents. Proven quantitative, analytical, and research skills. Strong writing skills, especially the ability to communicate policy ideas and legislative proposals concisely and effectively to a diverse range of audiences Ability to work in fast-paced team environments. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel’s graphing and data manipulation functions. Background in health care policy is preferred by not required. A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related field is preferred. How to Apply This position is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and writing sample no longer than six pages to info@crfb.org. No phone calls, please. Salary package is commensurate with experience. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

Government and Public Affairs Director, State Affairs -- American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID)

GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, STATE AFFAIRS SUMMARY The State Affairs Director of the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) Government and Public Affairs Department is responsible for the legislative, regulatory, and advocacy activities affecting interior designers in all 50-states as well as the District of Columbia. The primary role of the Director will be to support and implement the Society’s state government affairs objectives and be the face of ASID in state capitols. This position will report to the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs and work directly with other ASID headquarters staff as well as ASID’s in-state lobbyists to proactively advance a public policy agenda comprised of a variety of issues affecting commercial and residential interior designers, design students, and their industry partner companies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Direct the Society's government relations efforts in states and on specific legislative and regulatory issues • Monitor state legislative and regulatory agency activities, develop materials for lobbying and grassroots campaign efforts, contact legislators, governors, and their respective staff, and represent the Society in legislative and regulatory negotiations • Develop proactive strategy and action plans to initiate state legislation addressing the Society's and local chapters' key public policy issues • Build and strengthen relationships with strategic allies (industry groups in and outside of the built environment, governors, state regulators and legislators and other public officials) • Manage and coordinate grassroots projects with and between ASID chapters, especially chapter government affairs chairs • Build ASID chapters' government affairs programs and a nationwide network of state-based grassroots infrastructure in order to advance or defeat public policy issues, through legislation and/or regulations, impacting the interior design profession • Work with ASID national volunteer committees on government affairs and building codes to re-develop their role and increase their involvement in state government affairs • Draft and or develop research, talking points, white papers, and policy memos for ASID's in-state lobbyists, ASID members and external audiences, draft legislative testimony and regulatory comments, and produce other advocacy and written materials • Work in collaboration with all ASID departments to accomplish the government affairs agenda and overall strategic plan of ASID • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs REQUIRED SKILLS • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of primarily the state legislative process and, as needed, the regulatory process of state governments • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of state elected / appointed officials and respective staff • Demonstrate an ability to build strong, long term relationships with a wide variety of decision makers and stakeholders in the public and private sector • Demonstrate an ability to work with various branches of state government • Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects at one time, deadlines, and respond to shifting priorities across multiple states • Demonstrate overall ability to be proactive and a self-starter with an exceptional attention to detail • Creates and maintains an excel spreadsheet database of all contacts (and their contact information) established at the state level of government • Assembles, organizes, and analyzes political data and legislation to determine their effect on ASID members and the built environment • Demonstrates an ability to strategically schedule, prioritize, prepare for, and follow-up on all meetings • Demonstrates an ability to strategically schedule, prioritize, prepare for all travel to state capitols • Overall, demonstrates proactive communication, especially including “up-to-theminute” replies on behalf of ASID to elected/appointed officials and their staff in the state governments • Demonstrates ability to not only research and analyze a topic or individual thoroughly, but to execute said actions in a “rapid response” situation and/or between meetings with public officials and their staff • Consistently proposes ASID government affairs and legislative agenda items to pursue at the state levels. Manages implementation of said items as necessary in direct consultation with in-state lobbyists • Participates in tactical planning meetings with the Vice President of Government & Public Affairs • Assists government affairs communications efforts, including integrating national messaging and rebranding campaigns • Travel, as necessary, to state capitols and events for state government officials / staff • Draft internal reports and memos for the Vice President of Government & Public Affairs as needed • Draft talking points, research memos, white papers and any other documents/materials necessary to advance ASID or a legislative agenda item at the state level of government • Remain constantly “in the know” regarding the “state of play” in state and federal elections and general political activity at the state level • Demonstrate experience and knowledge of state and federal campaign finance laws, especially with regard to political action committees • Demonstrated experience to responsibly manage a sizeable travel budget • Personable and politically savvy with proven leadership and research skills • Excellent customer service, written, proof reading and oral communications skills • Demonstrate an ability and be comfortable with speaking to large audiences • Experience working with state legislatures and across several states is preferred • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browser, email, and the use of technology to conduct grassroots campaigns • Assure discreet handling of all ASID business and government affairs matters • Always operate within all legal and ethical boundaries of local, state, and federal laws regarding government affairs professionals WORK ENVIRONMENT Overall this is a fast paced position and work load. The individual will be expected to operate with minimal instruction or supervision and must be able to multitask and prioritize a wide variety of assignments/tasks. The individual will be required to have a high degree of adaptability as they will be faced with a variety of issues on a day-to-day basis and expected to quickly respond to these issues appropriately. Therefore, the incumbent must be well organized, professional, and exercise the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Advanced written and communication skills are required. The individual must also be comfortable working with all political parties. A standard 40 hour work week will be very rare. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position should result in approximately a 65 hour work week or more depending on the work load of state legislature(s) and event schedules associated with them. The ability to work flexible and longer than normal work hours on a daily basis is expected. Also note that overnight travel will be required (approx. 30-50%). Finally, the individual must have a results-focused approach, a willingness to go the extra mile to work hard, and an overall energy/enthusiasm for politics and government affairs. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, or a related field with four or more years of experience in a similar government affairs position; or equivalent experience working as a staffer during state legislative sessions. SALARY Commensurate with experience AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is an association of designers, industry representatives, educators and students all committed to advancing the practice of interior design as well as demonstrating the power it has to positively change people’s lives. ASID’s Government and Public Affairs Department plays a crucial role in upholding the entire association as the voice of the industry by representing its’ members at all levels of government throughout the United States. The role of a professional interior designer on a construction/renovation project is to work closely with the public, commercial, or residential owner or tenant to fulfill their goal of how a structure’s interior space will function and consequently affect future occupants. To accomplish this, interior designers are directly involved from start to finish in all major phases of constructing or renovating and work alongside architects, engineers, developers and construction contractors. Interior designers focus on and specialize in planning and monitoring construction of a building’s interior elements such as non-load bearing walls, HVAC systems, hallways, walkways, entrance and exit doors, stairwells, lighting quality and quantity, and even acoustics and security elements. They are also highly responsible for ensuring the interior components/materials of a structure comply with fire codes, life safety plans, energy codes and other building/construction codes as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To apply, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume to jbrewer@asid.org.

Legislative Aide -- Senate Member Personal Office

The office of Senator Joni Ernst is seeking candidates for an open Legislative Aide position. This position is part of the national security policy team, working directly under the national security advisor, and will assist in preparing for Senate Armed Services Committee hearings, monitoring world events important to national security, and working to push the Senator’s legislative agenda in these areas. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the legislative and committee process, excellent research and writing skills, and a demonstrated interest in defense and foreign policy matters. Iowa ties, military service, and Capitol Hill experience preferred. Please email your resume and cover letter by February 3rd to Resumes_Ernst@Ernst.Senate.Gov

Teaching the Humanities through Art, Summer Institutes -- Smithsonian American Art Museum

Summer Institutes: Teaching the Humanities through Art Institute participants engaging with American art, enjoying a reception on the Museum’s portico, and creating original podcasts. WEEK 1: Monday, July 11–Friday, July 15, 2016 WEEK 2: Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29, 2016 Be inspired this summer at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, as you join colleagues from across the country for an exciting exploration of the connections among American art, social studies, history, and English/language arts. Attend one of our week-long institutes in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Stay connected with your newfound colleagues and museum staff throughout the year. View the 2015 Institute agenda (PDF) and video of past keynote addresses. Who should apply? Core subject teachers for grades 6–12 may apply as individuals or as part of a team. Priority will be given to social studies, history, and English/language arts teachers. What will teachers accomplish during the Institute? Gain expertise from museum educators, curators, and content experts, through gallery talks, discussion groups, and hands-on activities Learn to use American art in the classroom to foster critical thinking skills and deepen student engagement with content Make interdisciplinary connections among American art, social studies, history, and English/language arts Experiment with digital tools you can use to bring art into your classroom Develop and share lesson ideas with peers What is provided for Institute participants? During Institutes: Teacher’s Tool Kit including color reproductions, classroom discussion and writing exercises, project guidelines, and teaching strategies Behind-the-scenes experiences at the Museum Opportunity to engage with leading scholars during keynote addresses Access to featured technology Daily breakfast and lunch Optional evening events and opportunities to explore Washington, D.C., such as a bus tour of monuments Throughout the year: Exclusive access to a collaborative website Connection to a national network of Institute alumni Museum staff support for curriculum development What is expected of Institute participants? Completion of pre-Institute assignments Participation in the entire Institute; plan to arrive each day at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and leave after 4:00 p.m. Sharing of lesson ideas on the final day of the Institute Contribution of ideas, comments, and resources to a collaborative website during the Institute and throughout the school year What are teachers saying about the Institute? "[The Institute] was a stunning success. I have become visually literate, I have learned new teaching strategies and I have access to an amazing collection of resources." "This has been the most rewarding PD I have ever attended. The strategies and resources are of immediate practicality." "I will look at art so differently from here on out. It won’t just be ’something to look at’ but something to learn from. I will also have a ton of strategies that I’m walking away with, which I really appreciate. In addition to those, I’m walking away with practice in them so I already feel like I know how to use them. And I will walk away with a much deeper art background than I came with." "To say that it changed the way I teach is an understatement." How to Apply Each applicant must submit a completed application online by April 3, 2016. Applications received after this date may be considered if space is available. Important Dates Applications Due: April 3, 2016 Acceptance Notification: April 22, 2016 Scholarship Applications Due: April 29, 2016 Scholarship Notification: May 6, 2016 Registration Deadline: May 13, 2016 Acceptance A committee will review all completed applications and notify accepted applicants via email by April 22, 2016. The Museum will attempt to accommodate all applicants’ date preferences, subject to space limitations. Efforts will be made to enroll educators from across the country for geographic diversity. Registration and Cost The registration deadline is May 13, 2016. A non-refundable registration fee of $200 per person is required. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs. A low-cost housing option has been provided in past years through a local university. For more information about transportation and low-cost housing recommendations, please email AmericanArtInstitutes@si.edu. View tips for funding your professional development. Scholarships The Smithsonian American Art Museum is pleased to offer a limited number of $500 scholarships per Institute. Scholarships may be used to cover selected participants’ registration, travel, and lodging expenses, as well as other potential costs of attendance. To apply for a scholarship, submit the following to AmericanArtInstitutes@si.edu with the subject line "Summer Institute Scholarship." The scholarship application deadline is April 29, 2016: One-page letter addressing: What you value most about teaching Your interest in the Institute How you anticipate applying lessons learned to your work Letter of recommendation written by and emailed from a teaching colleague or school administrator addressing your collaborative spirit and creative contributions as an educator Résumé Scholarship recipients will be notified via email by May 6, 2016. Graduate and Professional Development Credit If you are interested in receiving graduate credit for your participation in the Institute, please contact AmericanArtInstitutes@si.edu for more information. Upon request, museum staff will provide documentation of participation including total contact hours. Questions? For more information about transportation and low-cost housing recommendations, please read the FAQs. Direct inquiries to AmericanArtInstitutes@si.edu.

Executive Services Administrator/Office Manager -- Health Policy and Lobbying Firm

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION January 13, 2016 JOB TITLE: Executive Services Administrator/Office Manager COMPENSATION: $35,000-$45,000 with full benefits, commensurate with experience FIRM BACKGROUND: A 10 person life science health policy and lobbying firm with 30 global clients GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct administrative support to the President/CEO, four Vice Presidents, and all staff at Kimbell & Associates. The ideal candidate will have impeccable organization, interpersonal, and communication skills. Willingness to occasionally work after hours and complete small ad-hoc projects to maintain business continuity and operations is a must. This position requires meticulousness, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supporting the President/CEO in all logistic and operations duties such as:  Organize appointments, meetings, inquiries, and requests through email and phone correspondence  Manage rolodex and Outlook contact lists  Coordinate all firm sponsored political fundraising events  Manage client fly-ins and Hill meeting schedules  Organize and set up all staff meetings  Train and supervise 1-2 interns for office management and errands  Devise and maintain firm filing system and document management  Telecom support and management  Arrange travel, transportation, and hotel accommodations for CEO  Manage daily office operations, logistics, and supplies  Liaison to landlord and building management  Coordinate daily reservations, catering, or events  Manage reservations and operations for Jackalope Real Estate, LLC  Assist with planning and operations for Magnum Entertainment Group, Inc.  Assist with firm compliance monitoring and tracking  Provide research and writing support for weekly client memos  Assist any/all personal needs to the President/CEO Qualified candidates should submit resumes as soon as possible to: Leah Svoboda Manager, Government Affairs and Political Programs Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates, Inc. 601 13th St. NW Suite 650N Washington, DC 20005 lsvoboda@kimbell-associates.com

Legislative Assistant -- House Member Personal Office

Rep. Ken Calvert, a Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle legislative portfolio that includes international relations, trade, healthcare, science and space, Social Security, among other issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staffing member for Appropriations Committee meetings and hearings, writing constituent correspondence, preparing member for briefings and floor activities, and representing member in constituent and interest group meetings. Previous Capitol Hill experience is required; an ideal candidate would have Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Assistant experience. Qualified candidates will have strong communication skills (both oral and written), show initiative in previous work experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Please apply to CA42jobs@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-ins will be accepted.