JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON THE HILL AND IN D.C.!

(1) CALL FOR RESUMES -- Thanks for the responses so far!

Anyone looking to work on Capitol Hill, especially recent college grads looking to break in at the entry and lower levels should send their resume, cover letter and writing sample to Marcus.Mason@gmail.com Thanks.



(1) Senate General Counsel

(2) Senate Senior Policy Advisor

(3) House District Chief of Staff (NEW)

(4) House Communications Dir/Press Sec (NEW)

(5) House Committee Press Assistant (NEW)

(6) House Communications Director

(7) House Foreign Affairs/Trade LA

(8) House Trade, Foreign Affairs, Defense LA

(9) House Press Secretary – (D-MD) [STILL ACCEPTING RESUMES]



Job Summary



General Counsel: Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is seeking an attorney to
handle Senate ethics compliance, as well as constitutional and judicial
affairs. An attorney with Hill experience is preferred, but not
required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates
should fax cover letter and resume to the attention of Chris Schloesser
on (202) 228-2197 No phone calls.

Legislative Correspondent: Senator Salazar (D-CO) seeks staffer with
wr iting, research and oral communication skills to draft responses to
constituent mail. LC will work closely with Legislative Assistant,
must be motivated and well organized; and must have a strong grasp of
policy, a keen political sense and the ability to balance the competing
interests of a demographically and ideologically diverse constituency.
Applicants without a strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure
and attention to detail need not apply. Previous Hill experience
preferred, but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to
resumes@salazar.senate.gov No
calls or drop-ins.

Legislative Assistant: Senator Salazar seeks policy advisor with strong
writing, research and oral communication skills to handle healthcare,
Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drugs and education. LA must must be
motivated and creative, and must have a strong grasp of policy .
Previous Hill experience preferred. Send resume and cover letter to:

resumes@salazar.senate.gov No drop-in or phone calls.

Policy Advisor - The Senate Democratic Policy Committee seeks a
highly-motivated,team-oriented individual to handle the following
issues: energy, environment, agriculture, and transportation. Applicants
should be detail-oriented, possess strong research, writing and
analytical skills, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks and
deadlines in a fast-paced office. Hill experience is preferred. Please
fax resume and cover letter to Ayo Adeyeye, 202- 228-3432.

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE – (District Chief of Staff Job Search) Progressive California Democrat searching for a highly motivated individual to serve as the Congressman's representative to constituents and liaison to federal, district, and local agencies. The person hired will be responsible for answering correspondence and verbal communications with constituents and representing the Congressman throughout San Diego County. Preparation of periodic reports, screening active cases, proactive participation in scheduled meetings, and providing responsive feedback to constituents are core requirements associated with the Community Representative position. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills; and the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others. Spanish fluency a plus. Those interested should submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements directly to: District Chief of Staff Job Search, Humberto.Peraza@mail.house.gov; or fax to ATTN: District Chief of Staff Job Search, (619) 422-5963

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/PRESS SECRETARY — A Northeast Democratic member of the House Leadership seeks an experienced person to handle press and communications operations. Candidates must possess very strong communications and writing skills, political savvy, sense of humor, good attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day press operations, overseeing interview requests, writing press releases, talking points and opeds, and content for electronic newsletters. Candidates must be able to work closely with other leadership offices, both Washington and district staff to coordinate press events, as well as quickly grasp various legislative and local issues. Ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and have Hill or related experience. This is not an entry-level position. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples (one of which should be a press release) to harjobs@cq.com, Job Referral No. 101. (NEW)





Majority House Committee seeks Press Assistant to become part of three-person press shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily news clips, researching committee issues and relevant news stories, updating media contact lists, staffing press table at committee hearings, and other administrative duties as needed. Position may also include assisting with Web site maintenance. Ideal candidate should possess strong writing and communications skills, knowledge of legislative process, and the ability to take initiative. This is an entry-level press position. Please send cover letter, resume, references and 3 writing samples via email to: press_position@hotmail.com. (NEW)



COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR. Senior New York Democrat and Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee seeks proactive communications director. Responsibilities include developing and implementing communications strategy; pitching stories nationally and in competitive local market; writing press releases, statements, speeches, op-eds, email updates, and newsletters; planning press events; and managing website, constituent outreach and email program. Candidates must have impeccable writing skills, on-the-record and Hill experience, and strong political instincts. Foreign aid/affairs, appropriations, and New York experience strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send resume with salary requirement and two writing samples to lowey.opening@mail.house.gov. No calls, and please note this is not an entry level press job.

Legislative Correspondent Prominent New England Democrat seeks legislative correspondent to manage all incoming and outgoing mail. Job involves close interaction with Member and legislative staff in reviewing and drafting correspondence. Candidates must be highly organized and have excellent research and writing skills. A writing test is required as part of the interview process. Hill experience preferred. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Fax Resume, Cover letter and Writing Sample to (202) 225-0182.

Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Assistant ( LC/LA): Representative
Dan Boren (D-OK) is seeking staffer to manage his constituent
correspondence system. Duties in clude managing the constituent mail
program and working with legislative staff to ensure a timely mail
response. Additionally, the LC/LA will handle legislative issues for
the Member, including trade, foreign affairs, government reform, and
labor/employment. Candidate must have excellent writing, research,
and organizational skills. A working knowledge of Intranet Quorum (IQ)
is highly preferred, but not mandatory. Minimum of 1 year Hill
experience required. Interested candidates should submit a cover
letter, resume, and one page writing sample to:
Housedemocrat123@gmail.com. No calls or walk-ins.

Legislative Correspondent : Representative Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) seeks a
high-energy, hard working legislative correspondent to take charge and
manage constituent mail program. The position requires working closely
with the legislative and administrative staff. Good writing and editing
skills are a must. The applicant should be organized and possess good
research and computer skills. Also, the applicant should be able to pay
attention to detail, think critically, and work well under pressure in a
fast-paced office environment. Candidates should have prior Hill
experience. A working knowledge of Capitol Correspondence is helpful
but not necessary. This is a good opportunity to move up on the Hill
career ladder. Please email resume and 3 short writing samples:
AZresumes@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls.

LA position is opening in the House . Senior Democrat. Position would handle foreign affairs, with trade a top focus. Proficiency in Spanish is required. Great office/Member. Send your best and brightest (or yourself) to efedering@KPMG.com . Confidences assured.


Press Secretary -- Rep. Albert Wynn, MD seeks experienced, energetic professional to run an aggressive communications operation in the Washington office. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, columns, and op-eds; pitching stories to media outlets; responding to media inquiries; and press data research and maintenance. Must have experience managing website content and an aggressive email/direct mail operation. Please send a cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples to ed.hubbard@mail.hou se.gov. This position is not an entry level position. No calls or faxes inquiring about the position.



This e-mail's Off-The-Hill postings include:



Center for American Progress -- Issue Campaigns Manager (NEW)
Center for American Progress -- Iraq Campaign Organizer (NEW)
Center for American Progress -- Online Communications Associate Manager (NEW)
Center for American Progress -- Outreach and Organizing Associate (NEW)
American University's Kogod School of Business (NEW)
Ovations – A United Health Group Company (see attachment "AA+Job")
Magic Johnson Enterprises (Beverly Hills, CA)
Political Development Group (Still Accepting Resumes)


Issue Campaigns Manager



The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for Issue Campaigns Manager for Campus Progress, the Center's comprehensive effort to strengthen progressive voices on college and university campuses nationwide and to empower new generations of progressive leaders. The Issue Campaigns Manager is responsible for selecting and providing support to student-run grassroots campaigns; planning and managing national grassroots, lobbying, and media issues campaigns; overseeing Campus Progress's grassroots network and organizing; managing contacts with external organizations and building and working in issue-based coalitions; and acting as a spokesperson for Campus Progress in written materials, in public forums, and with the news media. The Issue Campaigns Manager also will participate in planning and implementing Campus Progress conferences and events and in the editorial work of our web publication, CampusProgress.org.

< http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs/aboutus/jobs/index.html/files/issue_campaigns_manager_cp.pdf> Full description in PDF



Iraq Campaign Organizer



The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening, as a six-month contract position, for an Iraq Campaign Organizer for Campus Progress. Campus Progress is the Center's comprehensive effort to help young people make their voices heard and to empower new generations of progressive leaders. The Iraq Campaign Organizer will be responsible for managing student training programs, supporting campus and local activism campaigns by students, assisting with the organization of rallies and events, writing articles and web materials, speaking about the issues at events and with the media, and advancing Campus Progress' grassroots and coalition work to change course on the war and work for peace and security.

< http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs/aboutus/jobs/files/iraq_campaign_org.pdf> Full description in PDF



Online Communications Associate Manager



The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for an Online Communications Associate Manager to work closely with the Online Communications Manager in coordinating and operating all aspects of Campus Progress' online presence. This includes an online magazine, campaign websites, event calendars and announcements, community of blogs, an email marketing program, and web video.

< http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs/files/OnlineCommManagerCP.pdf> Full description in PDF



Outreach and Organizing Associate Manager



The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for an Outreach and Organizing Associate for Campus Progress. The Outreach and Organizing Associate for Campus Progress will work under the direction of the Issues Campaigns Manager and Deputy Director to coordinate all aspects of Campus Progress efforts to connect with students, student groups, student publications, faculty, national and regional organizations, and others —in order to involve them in the work of Campus Progress and the Center, and to work as partners for common goals.

< http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs/aboutus/jobs/files/OutreachOrgAssocMgr.pdf> Full description in PDF





Keisha Senter

Deputy Director, Campus Progress

Center for American Progress

1333 H Street, NW - 1st Floor

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 741-6256 (w)

(202) 344-6093 (c)

www.campusprogress.org





Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services



About American University's Kogod School of Business

American University's Kogod School of Business is among the best business schools in the Washington, D.C. area, and is the school of choice for interdisciplinary business education. Kogod offers graduate and undergraduate business degrees with unmatched opportunity to integrate business education with other AU disciplines such as international services, law and public administration. Kogod's dual degrees, strong co-curricular programs, endowed scholarships, leading research and comprehensive career services attract high quality students and faculty. Visit www.kogod.american.edu



About Career Services

The Kogod School of Business Career Services department works with prospective students, current students, and alumni. Career Services also works closely with recruiters and partners to schedule interviews and campus visits, to engage them in student consulting projects, to establish internships, and much more.



Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services Position Requirements

Masters degree in business or business-related discipline is preferred; a minimum of six years of relevant business experience is required.
Knowledge and experience in corporate relations, career services, and career management. Knowledge of student career development is preferred.
Knowledge of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets preferred.
Proven experience in leading people in organizations and managing relationships required.
Strong interpersonal skills required, along with the ability to work effectively with academic administrators, corporate executives, faculty, staff, alumni, and all University constituents. Ability to communicate and listen effectively.
Demonstrated experience in successful coordination with multiple departments/areas of business, and/or programs.
Demonstrated appreciation for and experience working with a diverse audience.
Description

The Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services serves as the corporate relations liaison and career services officer for the Kogod School of Business. The director has lead responsibility for career development and placement services including internships, consulting practicum, and career management education for both undergraduate and graduate business students. Additional responsibilities include coordination of employer outreach and recruiting relationships and management of career-related websites, career placement tracking and reporting, career assessment tools/software, and special events as applicable.



This position reports directly to the Kogod School of Business Dean and manages at least five full-time staff members as well as graduate assistant(s) on an as-needed basis. The Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services manages the corporate relations and career services budget of more than 150K (not including salaries); and develops and manages the corporate relations and career services strategy for more than 1500 students per year.



The Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services coordinates and collaborates with the Dean's direct reports which include the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Director of Development, Director of Marketing and Communications, Assistant Dean for Budget Administration, Associate Dean for Administration, and the Assistant to the Dean.



Specific Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Responsible for the development, management, and execution of the overall corporate relations strategy in order to maximize the School's relationships with individual constituents as well as corporations.
Execute marketing tactics as they relate to the corporate relations strategy in order to increase job and internship placement statistics, as well as to increase visibility and credibility of the School.
Responsible for the development, management, and execution of the overall career services strategy.
Establish and manage set of career management and career development activities and educational programs for undergraduate and graduate students related to career services including internships and career placement. Maintain ongoing coordination with Kogod department leaders.
Responsible for career services systems and tools including the career services web site. Maintain, monitor and measure ongoing placement statistics.
Attendance at and active participation in recruiting events and welcome receptions. Lead networking receptions.


This is a tremendous opportunity for a well-organized, results-oriented professional in an exciting academic environment. Please include Position Number 6168, Kogod School of Business Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services, on your documentation and submit your cover letter and resume to:



American University

Human Resources

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW,

Washington, DC 20016-8054



Telephone 202.885.2591

FAX number 202.885.1737

or e-mail careers@american.edu





Ovations – A United Health Group Company
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative duties in a manner which will ensure the proper functioning of the unit and enhance the productivity and effectiveness of assigned staff. This position works under the broad direction of one or more higher level staff members. The work performed is done with little direction at the initiative of the incumbent in concert with priorities set independently by the incumbent. The work involves dealing professionally with highly confidential information which, if inadvertently released, could cause significant financial harm or legal exposure for the company. (SEE ATTACHMENT)






Executive Assistant (See Attachment)

Reporting to: EVP of Communications & Branding

Location: Beverly Hills, CA



Position Summary:

The executive assistant will provide overall administrative support to the EVP of communications & branding. This includes working on behalf of brand management, business development, web development, media relations and marketing. As such, the position will also function as a part of the small in-house communications & branding team and will work on behalf of existing Magic Johnson Enterprise properties and assets, new partnerships, as well as with the Magic Johnson Foundation.



Washington , DC based Democratic fundraising and campaign management firm seeks ambitious employee to support and manage contracts with Democratic Congressional Representatives, including Democratic Leadership and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Other clients include Leadership PACs, candidates for political office, and 501c(3) organizations.

Political experience necessary, campaign finance and fundraising experience strongly desired. Candidate should be familiar with FEC rules and regulations, possess a high attention to detail and strong organization skills. Creative team players who desire opportunity to work on special projects from concept to launch are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include administrative, research and consultancy tasks such as: general office duties, managing call time, direct mail, event planning, scheduling, strategic planning, donor research/cultivation/solicitation, PAC fundraising.

Strong client relations skills, good humor and strong work ethic required. Proficiency in internet research MS Word, Excel, and Access based databases required. Position offers strong benefits including, health, PTO and retirement plan. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send your resume to lwy.pdg@gmail.com

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Marcus Sebastian Mason

The Madison Group, LLC

1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 296-8686 (main)

(202) 296-3323 (fax)

mmason@madisongr.com

THATS ALL FOR THE JOB POSTINGS. GOOD LUCK!