Monday, April 12, 2010

US Senate Vacancies--April 12th, 2010

Revised: April 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.

201099
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Senior Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated, well-organized college graduate for a front desk position in Washington, DC. The candidate must be able to initiate and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere. The candidate also must have strong oral and written communication skills. Please submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201098
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -
Moderate Democratic member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees seeks Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent mail and meetings, research, and other tasks relating to foreign policy and national security issues. Candidates must possess proven analytical and writing skills, a strong background in national security issues, and the ability to remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Military experience or relevant graduate studies preferred. Please send cover e-mail and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com with subject “LC Position.” No phone calls please.

201097
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Republican Midwest Senator seeks a Communications Director to lead a communications team of five. The Director will plan and implement media strategy, including "new" media; serve as a spokesperson for the Senator; and oversee the writing and timely distribution of press releases and other materials. Position will involve travel to home state. Candidates must have experience in communications, exceptional writing/editing skills and the ability to lead the communications team under tight deadlines and an active media/public schedule. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, references, salary history, and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201096
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT -
Southern Democratic Senator seeks Executive Assistant. It is the responsibility of the person in this position to assist the Senator with most immediate needs as well as to keep the Senator on time and on task. The EA assembles briefing materials for the Senator for all meetings and events. The position also includes making all travel arrangements for the Senator as well as handling reimbursements and receipts, overseeing personal correspondence, etc. This position also involves driving Member to and from events on a regular basis, so knowledge of driving in the District is helpful. A tie to the Southeast is preferred. Long hours are often required of this position. Necessary skills include positive attitude, ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment, attention to detail, good phone manner, strong organizational, communication and writing skills, efficiency, and discretion. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to SouthernDemEA@gmail.com

201095
MAIL MANAGER -
Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position. The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented. Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201094
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR -
Bipartisan regional U.S. Senate coalition seeks Legislative Director to handle all coalition work. Ideal candidate must be an adaptable self-starter with significant Capitol Hill experience and have the ability to build relationships and coalitions within Congress and with outside organizations, identify new issues and challenges that the coalition must track, analyze, and develop strategies for addressing. The candidate must also possess excellent oral, written, and research abilities, and be able to work on a wide variety of issues including energy, manufacturing, economic development, environment, transportation, and housing. Please email a cover letter and resume to nemwsenate@gmail.com.  In the body of your email, include your level of Hill experience. Applicants who do not include this information in their email will not be considered. The deadline for applying is April 14th. No phone calls please.

201092
HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Senior Western Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle health issues. Hill experience is preferred and background in health care policy is essential. Must be able to work well under pressure and with imminent deadlines. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and one brief writing sample (no more than 2 to 3 pages) to healthla@hotmail.com.

201091
DC SCHEDULER -
Democratic Senator seeks highly motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic individual for open Scheduler position. Responsibilities include fielding scheduling requests and maintaining the Senator’s DC schedule in a fast-paced, changing environment. Qualified candidates should have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, and should be team oriented, highly-organized, and resourceful. Prior Hill scheduling experience preferred, but not required. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201090
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SENATOR -
Senior Democratic Senator seeks organized, detail-oriented individual to fill Executive Assistant position. Individual will be responsible for acting as a liaison and doorkeeper to the Senator with constituents, staff and other Senators and Principles. In addition, the Executive Assistant will monitor incoming telephone calls, take messages and return calls as requested, and will be responsible for coordinating all of the Senator’s travel arrangements. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of information, work well under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment, and be available to work long hours as necessary. Northeast ties a plus, Hill experience a must. Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to senatejobs@gmail.com,  ATTN: EA Job.

201088
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Democratic Senator seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in DC and State offices. Responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system requirements to meet the IT needs of the office, and maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the network, desktop devices, and other office equipment. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows XP software strongly recommended. Knowledge of Macintosh hardware and software a plus but not required. The ideal candidate should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201086
SENIOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADVISOR -
Democratic Senator seeks senior foreign affairs policy advisor. Expertise with European and former Soviet states’ relations highly valued, as is experience with the Washington think tank and foreign policy communities. This is a senior-level position requiring 10+ years experience in relevant fields. Applicants must be skilled writers and public speakers, should work well with colleagues and be available for travel. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201085
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator active in foreign relations is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle foreign relations, intelligence and trade issues. Applicants must have significant experience and expertise in foreign policy, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Hill experience and an advanced degree or law degree are preferred. A security clearance is helpful. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senateforeignpolicyjob@gmail.com.

201078
UNPAID INTERNSHIP -
The office of Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) is currently seeking full-time and part-time interns immediately . Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting constituent mail, drafting letters, and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to rachel_hedge@lemieux.senate.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

201070
PRESS INTERN -
Democratic Senator seeking enthusiastic, professional college student or recent college grad with interest in politics and media for unpaid internship for summer session. Work would include compiling press clips, media monitoring, writing press releases and supporting the daily running of the press office. Pennsylvania ties are strongly preferred. To apply, please email cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to press_office@casey.senate.gov no later than COB on March 22, 2010. Late applications will not be considered.

201067
PRESS INTERN (UNPAID) -
Western Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated press intern for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, producing web content and updating website, pitching local media outlets, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Job requires early morning arrival. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two short writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

201065
PRESS SECRETARY -
Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks energetic Press Secretary with excellent writing skills for fast-paced press office. Duties include drafting press releases, statements and talking points; planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events; regular in-state travel; build strong relationships with Washington and in-state press; general press operations support. Candidates must be able to write quickly and accurately, have proficiency in or desire to master varied media tools, including a broadcast-quality video camera. Team-comes-first attitude and sense of humor are musts. Prior press, campaign or journalism experience required. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to southerndempressjob@gmail.com.

201064
PRESS INTERNS -
The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review, coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required. Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

201063
SPEECHWRITER -
Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Speechwriter to write speeches, op-eds and press statements. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to democraticspeechwriter@gmail.com

201061
LEGAL FELLOW -
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight (Democratic staff) seeks law student or recent graduate to help staff with investigations, research, hearings, and administrative tasks. Fellowship is unpaid. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201060
SUMMER 2010 PRESS INTERNS -
Senator Charles E. Schumer’s press office seeks full-time, unpaid interns in Washington, DC for the Summer 2010 session. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, answering reporter inquiries, organizing press conferences, writing press releases and memos, conducting research and assisting the Press Staff with day-to-day operations of a very active press office. Applicants must work well under pressure, have excellent written and oral communications skills and a desire to learn. Previous experience in politics and press are not required but candidates should have a general understanding of governmental process, knowledge of the Northeast, and interest in communications. If interested, please send Cover letter, Resume and References via email to SchumerPressInternship@gmail.com

201058
RESEARCH ASSISTANT -
Nonpartisan office seeks individual experienced in data collection and analysis to assist legal and policy staff. Responsibilities include retrieving data from statistical sources, developing tabular and graphic presentations, and reaching out to industry and government sources for additional information. Applicants must be highly proficient in using web search tools and spreadsheet software and be capable of producing materials and answering questions under tight time restraints. An undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, or a quantitative science required. Relevant work experience desirable. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201055
MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Southwestern Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs issues. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of these issues, preferably including military experience. Strong research, writing and interpersonal skills, as well as a sense of humor, are critical. Previous Hill experience strongly preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201054
SUMMER INTERNS -
US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Republican office) is seeking college students and recent college graduates for unpaid, full or part-time internships for the summer 2010 term. Responsibilities include assisting staff with legislative research, drafting correspondence, administrative duties, preparing hearings and briefings, compiling daily press clips, and assisting with special projects. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is also appreciated. Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills as well as an interest or background in business and economic development. No phone calls please. Send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line

201052
HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Senior Democratic Senator on the Finance Committee is seeking a Health Legislative Assistant to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, long-term care, health information technology, rural health care, and general insurance reform. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential. Previous Hill experience a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201043
PRESS SECRETARY -
Maryland Democratic Senator seeks Press Secretary for busy communications office. Duties will include, but are not limited to, writing press releases and other media deliverables, staffing events, writing talking points and generally supporting the Senator's press operations. Previous Hill, campaign or other communications experience a must. Degree in communications or journalism and Maryland ties preferred. Please fax or e-mail resume, cover letter and two brief writing samples to 202-224-3892 or senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please.

201037
DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Progressive Northeast Senator seeks Deputy Communications Director for a four person press shop. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing media strategy, including "new" media; writing press releases and other materials; and building and maintaining relationships with members of the media and editorial boards. Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, ability to work quickly under tight deadlines and work well as part of a team. Hill or campaign experience is preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to DepCommDir@gmail.com.

201034
RESEARCH ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator seeking Research Assistant to organize Senator's record and compile daily material for Senator's review. Must be organized, quick, able to balance many projects simultaneously, comfortable using technology and a strong writer. Research experience preferred. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201022
COMMITTEE PENSIONS COUNSEL -
The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Pensions Counsel/Advisor. Applicants should demonstrate a strong knowledge of pension and retirement policy, including familiarity with pension funding and fiduciary rules. Duties include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, and preparing for hearings and floor debate. Interested applicants must be strong writers and work well in a fast-paced environment. Legislative background a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to pensionscounselposition@gmail.com.  The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

201015
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Moderate Southern Democrat seeks a highly motivated and organized Staff Assistant to serve in busy DC office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors to the office, assisting with appointments, answering constituent requests, scheduling constituent tours and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a great sense of humor, be an excellent oral and written communicator and thrive in a demanding environment. No phone calls, please. Please send a cover letter and resume to southerndemsenator@gmail.com.

Association Of American Railroads Position Posting

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS


Internal Posting - Available Position

Posting Date: Closing Date:

April 8, 2010 April 14, 2010

Title of Position: Department:

Legislative Assistant Reports to:

Government Affairs Sr.
Vice President
Primary Duties

The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and tracking legislation that affects the railroad industry as well as following congressional ommittee schedules.

The position conducts research on legislation and on congressional members for various projects; coordinates and oversees the administration of AAR’s political action committee, RAILPAC, including preparation of RAILPAC newsletters; and coordinates and oversees various AAR sponsored congressional events.
The position is responsible for coordinating the rail industry grassroots efforts in building a base of supporters from both inside and outside the industry. Duties include maintaining the grassroots website to include current material and action alerts, recruiting additional members and public outreach.



Responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs and other employees of the Government Affairs department, as needed.

In addition, the position assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual Government Affairs budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree and 2 to 4 years experience, including 1to 3 years legislative experience required.

Strong background working with Microsoft

Office software required and experience with Vocus software preferred. Looking for a candidate with initiative, along with strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills.

Individual must be a team player.


Minimum Salary: $45,975
Grade: 07

Apply to: Human Resources (Janice Kittrell, jkittrell@aar.org)

Thursday, April 8, 2010

House GOP Jobs Listing as of April 8th, 2010

HOUSE GOP JOB LIST


This e-mail will be distributed twice weekly. If you'd like to post a position, please e-mail details to patrick.baugh@mail.house.gov.

Compiled and distributed by Patrick Baugh, Financial Administrator for Cong. Anh "Joseph" Cao, John Fleming, Bob Goodlatte, Duncan Hunter, Lynn Jenkins, Jerry Moran, Tim Murphy, Sue Myrick, Pete Olson & Erik Paulsen.

April 8, 2010

Interns - The office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) is currently seeking 2 full-time interns for the summer of 2010 in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting constituent correspondence, and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are also given the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. This is an unpaid internship that, dependant upon your institution, may be eligible for college credit. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to danielle.barrow@mail.house.gov.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

US Vacancies Bulletin -- April 7th, 2010

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Pfizer
Director / Senior Director, International Government Relations
Washington, DC
Salary details on request

"The Director, International Government Relations, will represent Pfizer to the U.S. Government (Legislative and Executive branches) on legislative, policy and regulatory matters in the areas of international trade, global intellectual property and other assigned issues. You will work to develop company and industry positions and advocacy strategies to support Pfizer's global business objectives and legislative priorities."

NACHRI
Lobbyist
Alexandria, VA
Salary details on request

"Join an Association of Children's Hospitals as a Director of Federal Affairs to coordinate all federal advocacy efforts with Senior Counsel. Coordinates all lobbying of the association and works in close collaboration with member hospital's government relations staff. Lobbies on all N.A.C.H. federal issues including health coverage, Medicaid, graduate medical education, health care financin and research."

American Type Culture Collection
External Affairs Specialist
Rockville, MD
Salary details on request

"We currently have an opening for an External Affairs Specialist. This position will oversee and coordinate the administrative, operational and research functions of the External Affairs Program in Washington, DC. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the ATCC External Affairs Program and of any foundation which provides support to biological initiatives undertaken by ATCC."

American College of Radiology
Director of Congressional Affairs
Washington, DC
Competitive salary

"The American College of Radiology, a professional association for radiologists, seeks a Director of Congressional Affairs for our Government Relations department located in Washington DC. The Director of Congressional Affairs will represent ACR interests before Congress and congressional staff and report congressional activities to ACR leadership."

Association of Public Health Laboratories
Senior Specialist, Public Policy
Washington, DC
Salary details on request

"The Senior Specialist, Public Policy provides assistance in the management of the associations' federal government relations activities including relationship building and outreach with federal government policy makers and national public health and health advocacy organizations, with limited direct lobbying activities."

NAMIC
Political Director
Washington, DC
Salary details on request

"The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated political director who can help to advance the Washington objectives of NAMIC's 1,400 member companies. As the largest trade association representing the property/casualty insurance industry, NAMIC's foundation is built upon its diversity in membership and grassroots strength."

Monday, April 5, 2010

House GOP Jobs Listing as of April 5th, 2010

HOUSE GOP JOB LIST


This e-mail will be distributed twice weekly. If you'd like to post a position, please e-mail details to patrick.baugh@mail.house.gov.

Compiled and distributed by Patrick Baugh, Financial Administrator for Cong. Anh "Joseph" Cao, John Fleming, Bob Goodlatte, Duncan Hunter, Lynn Jenkins, Jerry Moran, Tim Murphy, Sue Myrick, Pete Olson & Erik Paulsen.

April 5, 2010

Senior Legislative Assistant - Republican Congressman with significant urban population seeks an experienced Senior Legislative Assistant to handle Financial Services, housing, health care and small business portfolio. Responsibilities include advancing the Congressman’s agenda, crafting legislation, and monitoring relevant authorizing and appropriations committee and legislative activity. The ideal candidate will possess several years of legislative experience on Capitol Hill in the relevant issue areas with particular focus on Housing, Financial Services urban issues. Candidate should have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building bipartisan advocacy coalitions, and strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to urbanrepublican@mail.house.gov.  Phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins not accepted.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Director of Public Policy Research


International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is a global trade association representing the retail real estate industry and located in New York City.

Reporting directly to the Staff Vice President/Chief Economist, the Director of Public Policy Research will primarily be responsible for developing statistical tools (econometric models and surveys) and empirical research to generate economic and commercial real estate insights on, and thoughtful analysis of, federal fiscal and regulatory policy that have an affect on commercial real estate. This individual will create and write a series of retail real estate policy analyses and impact studies that address commercial real estate policy issues with a primary focus on the retail real estate sector. This person will also be responsible for sourcing articles, editing and acting as a co-managing editor for the association's flagship publication.

This position requires significant interaction with the association members to forge alliances and partnerships with public and private entities that will improve the association's research capacity and productivity, as well as enhance the quality of the research. In addition, this individual will work with the Global Public Policy (GPP) team to understand federal, state and local legislative issues and provide research to assist the GPP team's work.

The Director of Public Policy Research may work from either Washington D.C. or New York City office. Some travel will be required.

This person will be paid a market-competitive and performance-driven compensation package.

Contact Terri L. Kohan at (212) 626-6957 or tkohan@fergusonpartners.com

Assistant Vice President at Venn Strategies

Assistant Vice President


Venn Strategies, a nationally recognized, independent public affairs and government relations firm, is seeking a professional with policy/public affairs experience to support a substantial client portfolio in both the health and economic policy arenas. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of Congressional and federal issues, players and processes and a clear understanding of industry interests, particularly from the healthcare sector. Must be client-oriented, an excellent communicator, creative thinker, team player, with a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task and a level of comfort working across issues, interest groups and political ideological aisles. Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. Resumes with cover letter and writing sample should be sent to jobs@vennstrategies.com with “AVP” in subject line.