Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2601 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Salary - $64,959.00 Annually
Location - Dauphin County, PA
Job Type - Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number - N-2024-81958
Department - Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Division - DA Off of the Sec
Opening Date - 04/22/2024
Closing Date - 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code - 05897
Position Number - 50690903
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs/Office of the Secretary
Worksite Address - 2601 N. 3rd Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110
Contact Name - Victoria Shay-Murry - Email - vshaymurry@pa.gov
Are you an innovative thinker who would enjoy showcasing your digital communications talents while providing vital services to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? As a Digital Director 1, you will be responsible for creating, directing, and measuring effectiveness of digital communications in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs’ (DDAP) overall communications plans. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will participate in the planning, developing, and directing of digital communications for the department, including expanding DDAP’s digital footprint. This specialized work involves serving as the agency’s website editor, which includes leading content management and website analytical activities. You will serve as the social media manager by developing and leading the agency’s approach for developing and using social media tools based on the agency’s mission and goals. You will also function as the agency’s creative director, which includes developing the agency branding guide and managing digital projects in conjunction with the Governor’s Office. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be networking with various bureaus to manage content and graphics. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to (3) days a week. May change based on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years as a Deputy Digital Director; or
Four years of professional communications experience, including two years in digital communications, and a bachelor’s degree; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Salary - $64,959.00 Annually
Location - Dauphin County, PA
Job Type - Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number - N-2024-81958
Department - Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Division - DA Off of the Sec
Opening Date - 04/22/2024
Closing Date - 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code - 05897
Position Number - 50690903
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs/Office of the Secretary
Worksite Address - 2601 N. 3rd Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110
Contact Name - Victoria Shay-Murry - Email - vshaymurry@pa.gov
Are you an innovative thinker who would enjoy showcasing your digital communications talents while providing vital services to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? As a Digital Director 1, you will be responsible for creating, directing, and measuring effectiveness of digital communications in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs’ (DDAP) overall communications plans. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will participate in the planning, developing, and directing of digital communications for the department, including expanding DDAP’s digital footprint. This specialized work involves serving as the agency’s website editor, which includes leading content management and website analytical activities. You will serve as the social media manager by developing and leading the agency’s approach for developing and using social media tools based on the agency’s mission and goals. You will also function as the agency’s creative director, which includes developing the agency branding guide and managing digital projects in conjunction with the Governor’s Office. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be networking with various bureaus to manage content and graphics. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to (3) days a week. May change based on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years as a Deputy Digital Director; or
Four years of professional communications experience, including two years in digital communications, and a bachelor’s degree; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
THE POSITION
The Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking an experienced, innovative candidate willing to join Pennsylvania’s leadership team in Harrisburg, PA. As a Commonwealth office, OCDEL uniquely oversees the majority of child serving programs and initiatives from childbirth through kindergarten entry. In this innovative office, the Director of the Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development develops and implements program policy, regulations, and practice to support Pennsylvania’s early learning systems. OCDEL’s core leadership team, operating under the Deputy Secretary, consists of five bureaus. As an office, this team supports the implementation of more than $2 billion in programming and supports. If you have the experience and leadership skills, apply today to join our dynamic and dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a unique position in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that integrates the work and funding of the Department of Human Services (DHS) early childhood programs with the Department of Education’s (PDE) pre-kindergarten and standards aligned systems (SAS) initiatives to create a unified approach for early learning in Pennsylvania. The Director of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development is responsible for improving and coordinating Pennsylvania’s early childhood education programs across departments. The director implements and manages programs that further professional development and educational attainment of all early learning teachers to support child development that fosters school readiness and success in life. Additionally, the director is tasked with developing and implementing policy and practice to expand Pennsylvania’s early learning system’s capacity to equitably serve greater numbers of children in high-quality Early Care and Education settings. This position requires administrative leadership skills in developing, planning, directing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating systems, services and programs across bureaus and departments to guarantee collaboration among families, early learning providers, and other state and national stakeholders. Supervision is exercised over professional and support staff engaged in the improvement of the statewide program and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Must be willing to travel. As necessary, this includes overnight and out of state travel for regional, state and federal meetings. Travel related expenses will be paid.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You are required in the office 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will report to the office in Harrisburg. It is possible during the training period, more frequent days in the office will be required.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Based on Management Directive 530.22, this position has been determined to be a major nontenured policymaking or advisory position and is therefore deemed to be excluded from coverage under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation statute. Accordingly, the incumbent in this position will not be subject to an Unemployment Compensation Tax deduction and will not be eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits when separated.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six years of professional human services or social services program development and evaluation experience, including three years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
A n equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of supervisory experience in human services or social services program development and evaluation.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
At least 3 years of management experience.
Experience with childcare, childcare subsidy or Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Experience with public speaking, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Jan 04, 2024
Full time
THE POSITION
The Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking an experienced, innovative candidate willing to join Pennsylvania’s leadership team in Harrisburg, PA. As a Commonwealth office, OCDEL uniquely oversees the majority of child serving programs and initiatives from childbirth through kindergarten entry. In this innovative office, the Director of the Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development develops and implements program policy, regulations, and practice to support Pennsylvania’s early learning systems. OCDEL’s core leadership team, operating under the Deputy Secretary, consists of five bureaus. As an office, this team supports the implementation of more than $2 billion in programming and supports. If you have the experience and leadership skills, apply today to join our dynamic and dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a unique position in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that integrates the work and funding of the Department of Human Services (DHS) early childhood programs with the Department of Education’s (PDE) pre-kindergarten and standards aligned systems (SAS) initiatives to create a unified approach for early learning in Pennsylvania. The Director of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development is responsible for improving and coordinating Pennsylvania’s early childhood education programs across departments. The director implements and manages programs that further professional development and educational attainment of all early learning teachers to support child development that fosters school readiness and success in life. Additionally, the director is tasked with developing and implementing policy and practice to expand Pennsylvania’s early learning system’s capacity to equitably serve greater numbers of children in high-quality Early Care and Education settings. This position requires administrative leadership skills in developing, planning, directing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating systems, services and programs across bureaus and departments to guarantee collaboration among families, early learning providers, and other state and national stakeholders. Supervision is exercised over professional and support staff engaged in the improvement of the statewide program and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Must be willing to travel. As necessary, this includes overnight and out of state travel for regional, state and federal meetings. Travel related expenses will be paid.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You are required in the office 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will report to the office in Harrisburg. It is possible during the training period, more frequent days in the office will be required.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Based on Management Directive 530.22, this position has been determined to be a major nontenured policymaking or advisory position and is therefore deemed to be excluded from coverage under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation statute. Accordingly, the incumbent in this position will not be subject to an Unemployment Compensation Tax deduction and will not be eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits when separated.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six years of professional human services or social services program development and evaluation experience, including three years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
A n equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of supervisory experience in human services or social services program development and evaluation.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
At least 3 years of management experience.
Experience with childcare, childcare subsidy or Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Experience with public speaking, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
King County Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
Renton, WA
SUMMARY:
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division is seeking an Executive Assistant who will directly support the Permitting Director and Deputy Director in their leadership of the Division. This position requires a high level of discretion due to frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential issues and communications. The selected candidate will perform complex administrative support and organizational coordination functions.
The selected candidate is expected to learn and maintain knowledge of division projects and implement projects at the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, to problem-solve for division-wide issues; to keep the Division Director and Deputy Director apprised of current and potential challenges; to manage and prioritize numerous incoming requests with skill, including those from departmental leadership; and to maintain strict confidentiality. With excellent communication skills, the selected candidate will frequently convey instructions to senior staff on projects in coordination with the Division Director and Deputy Director and ensure follow-through of those instructions. Strong people skills and high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
The incumbent should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The position supports and advances the Permitting Division’s values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of continuous improvement and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to residents.
JOB DUTIES:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Provide wide variety of daily support to Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior leadership staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities in the leadership of the division.
Provide technical expertise to the Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior staff.
Support program development for the Division, in coordination with Division Director and Deputy Director.
Assist Division Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Staff with responses to elected officials, community groups and the general public.
Take meeting notes at a wide variety of meetings and track action items and progress.
Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread, edit documents, memos, contracts, letters and/or reports for the Division Director, Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer, HR Manager and Product Line Managers to ensure they conform to established procedures, and high customer service standards.
Maintain the calendar schedule for the Division Director and Deputy Director.
Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the division level.
Business System Administration: support for user licenses, accounts, access to enterprise applications, use of system reporting tools, vendor relations and contract administration.
Convey directions and instructions to senior staff on project basis. Furnish explanations, when necessary. Advise staff of the Director’s and Deputy Director’s preference and requirements. Provide regular reminders to staff and maintain a detail tracking system to ensure deadlines are met.
Organize, update and maintain the hard copy and electronic files using various software and systems including SharePoint.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Demonstrated experience providing primary administrative support to one or more senior leaders in a business or government setting.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including understanding and executing complex verbal and written instructions.
Excellent organizational skills, requiring ability to prioritize and effectively manage numerous ongoing, emerging projects, and requests daily while meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including considering and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, concerns and capabilities of a wide diversity of people in different situations. Ability to be tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treat others with respect.
Strong skillset in providing direction to others and following through on project milestones and deliverables.
Strong familiarity with principles of equity and social justice and ability to apply equity and social justice principles in the workplace.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, including problems of a complex and sensitive nature regarding staff and organizational function, as well as problems of a technical nature.
Experience managing highly confidential, and sensitive issues effectively and with integrity
Ability to prioritize workload, work efficiently and calmly under pressure with tight turn-around times and every-changing priorities; juggle and track multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge and ability to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to documents.
Experience in business system administration
Have intermediate to expert-level skills with technology tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
Our most competitive candidate will also have:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including as a SharePoint user and/or SharePoint site administrator
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Experience in business system administration
Experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign, Visio, Teams
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of October 3, 2022.
If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to come back the week of October 17, 2022, for a second interview.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including appointed, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is overtime eligible. FORMS AND MATERIALS: An online employment application, resume, and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the job are required. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Non-represented
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Vivienne Swai Human Resources Analyst 206-477-1538 vswai@kingcounty.gov Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter. As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: • submit proof of vaccination or • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position may include regular and ongoing in-office work involving in person customer service in accordance with the division's available customer service options.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director’s Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and businesses. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all the unincorporated areas.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Sep 13, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division is seeking an Executive Assistant who will directly support the Permitting Director and Deputy Director in their leadership of the Division. This position requires a high level of discretion due to frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential issues and communications. The selected candidate will perform complex administrative support and organizational coordination functions.
The selected candidate is expected to learn and maintain knowledge of division projects and implement projects at the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, to problem-solve for division-wide issues; to keep the Division Director and Deputy Director apprised of current and potential challenges; to manage and prioritize numerous incoming requests with skill, including those from departmental leadership; and to maintain strict confidentiality. With excellent communication skills, the selected candidate will frequently convey instructions to senior staff on projects in coordination with the Division Director and Deputy Director and ensure follow-through of those instructions. Strong people skills and high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
The incumbent should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The position supports and advances the Permitting Division’s values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of continuous improvement and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to residents.
JOB DUTIES:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Provide wide variety of daily support to Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior leadership staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities in the leadership of the division.
Provide technical expertise to the Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior staff.
Support program development for the Division, in coordination with Division Director and Deputy Director.
Assist Division Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Staff with responses to elected officials, community groups and the general public.
Take meeting notes at a wide variety of meetings and track action items and progress.
Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread, edit documents, memos, contracts, letters and/or reports for the Division Director, Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer, HR Manager and Product Line Managers to ensure they conform to established procedures, and high customer service standards.
Maintain the calendar schedule for the Division Director and Deputy Director.
Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the division level.
Business System Administration: support for user licenses, accounts, access to enterprise applications, use of system reporting tools, vendor relations and contract administration.
Convey directions and instructions to senior staff on project basis. Furnish explanations, when necessary. Advise staff of the Director’s and Deputy Director’s preference and requirements. Provide regular reminders to staff and maintain a detail tracking system to ensure deadlines are met.
Organize, update and maintain the hard copy and electronic files using various software and systems including SharePoint.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Demonstrated experience providing primary administrative support to one or more senior leaders in a business or government setting.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including understanding and executing complex verbal and written instructions.
Excellent organizational skills, requiring ability to prioritize and effectively manage numerous ongoing, emerging projects, and requests daily while meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including considering and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, concerns and capabilities of a wide diversity of people in different situations. Ability to be tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treat others with respect.
Strong skillset in providing direction to others and following through on project milestones and deliverables.
Strong familiarity with principles of equity and social justice and ability to apply equity and social justice principles in the workplace.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, including problems of a complex and sensitive nature regarding staff and organizational function, as well as problems of a technical nature.
Experience managing highly confidential, and sensitive issues effectively and with integrity
Ability to prioritize workload, work efficiently and calmly under pressure with tight turn-around times and every-changing priorities; juggle and track multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge and ability to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to documents.
Experience in business system administration
Have intermediate to expert-level skills with technology tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
Our most competitive candidate will also have:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including as a SharePoint user and/or SharePoint site administrator
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Experience in business system administration
Experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign, Visio, Teams
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of October 3, 2022.
If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to come back the week of October 17, 2022, for a second interview.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including appointed, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is overtime eligible. FORMS AND MATERIALS: An online employment application, resume, and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the job are required. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Non-represented
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Vivienne Swai Human Resources Analyst 206-477-1538 vswai@kingcounty.gov Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter. As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: • submit proof of vaccination or • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position may include regular and ongoing in-office work involving in person customer service in accordance with the division's available customer service options.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director’s Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and businesses. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all the unincorporated areas.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support, as a member of the Front Office & Communications team, for the priorities of the division director on a wide range of projects. Serves as Secretariat for S&R Division leadership teams and the Supervision Committee, and primary S&R contact for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinates and contributes to division-related internal and external communications and internal briefing materials for external outreach activities. Participates in planning of division and System events and activities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Supports the work of the Front Office & Communications team in serving as secretariat for S&R Division leadership teams and the Supervision Committee, which consists of, among others, the officer in charge of supervision at each Reserve Bank. Coordinates meeting logistics, and prepares agendas and post-meeting action plans. Recommends substantive and logistical improvements to Supervision Committee operations. 2. Serves as primary S&R contact, and possibly staff coordinator, for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinates logistical arrangements and agenda planning with the staff of whichever Reserve Bank president chairs the committee, and with the office of the Board’s oversight governor. 3. Oversees and contributes to the preparation of briefing materials for governors and other senior officials for external outreach activities, congressional hearings, and press conferences. This includes working closely with staff in the Office of Board Members, Office of the Secretary, and others to analyze and understand requests, identify drafters, and coordinate responses involving multiple parties. This also involves tracking progress and resolving issues to meet tight deadlines. 4. Coordinates the development of prepared materials (including, for example, the supervision and regulation section of the Board’s Annual Report and briefing books for Governors) and division-related external publications and public website content. This includes working closely with the Board’s Public Affairs staff and others. Reviews content for responsiveness and appropriateness for the intended audience and works directly with authors to revise materials accordingly. 5. Coordinates with the Board’s Congressional Liaison Office on legislative review and congressional briefing requests. 6. Coordinates, or provides support and backup to team members in coordinating, the processes to respond to external correspondence requests directed to the Federal Reserve relating to supervision and regulation. This includes analyzing requests, identifying the appropriate subject matter expert to draft a response, coordinating drafts involving multiple parties (including senior officers and staff in S&R and other divisions), tracking progress, analyzing the responses received from subject matter experts, and resolving issues to meet deadlines. 7. Researches information pertinent to a specific request, such as general banking-related inquiries or inquiries submitted under the Freedom of Information Act or by the general public. 8. Leads, develops, coordinates, and implements communication plans and tactics to support S&R Division objectives. Prepares speeches and/or talking points and other presentation and communications materials for S&R division leadership, including division director and deputy directors. Participates in planning of division and System events as applicable. Contributes substantially to the planning and organization of the division’s town hall meetings, including recommending topics and preparing or coordinating materials and logistics. 9. Leads and contributes to initiatives and coordinates events to enhance S&R Division organizational health and culture. 10. Provides assistance to the Front Office & Communications manager and officer on the day-to-day operations of the front office, as needed. 11. Coordinates responses to other requests for information or ad hoc projects on matters related to supervision and regulation as needed. 12. Recommends and implements improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of front office processes and procedures. REQUIRED SKILLS: Position Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy is essential. Must be able to effectively and constructively with senior officials across the Federal Reserve System. Requires strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Requires sound organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated experience in using standard word processing and spreadsheet software and other office application packages; and the ability to work well with authors, managers, and others. Knowledge of supervision and regulation, and the S&R Division’s processes and workflows, is highly preferred. Knowledge of the Federal Reserve and understanding of the roles and functios of other divisions (FR-27) or a minimum of six years of related experience (FR-28) Remarks: The ideal candidate will have strong skills in the following areas: • Communications (written and oral), including ability to develop talking points and presentation materials for senior leaders and material for internal and external publications, and to communicate effectively and appropriately with senior leaders in the S&R Division, at the Board, and in the Federal Reserve System. • Workflow coordination, including coordination of assignments and review of deliverables for governors and congressional and other external communications. • Analysis, including regarding development of briefing materials for governors and other deliverables for external and internal communications, as well as subject matter knowledge of banking supervision and regulation. • Project management, including excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to effectively prioritize among multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines, and ability to support forward planning for S&R Division leadership teams. • Information management, including management of meeting agendas, materials, and action items for senior S&R Division leaders and discretion with handling of confidential/sensitive information. Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
Mar 21, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support, as a member of the Front Office & Communications team, for the priorities of the division director on a wide range of projects. Serves as Secretariat for S&R Division leadership teams and the Supervision Committee, and primary S&R contact for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinates and contributes to division-related internal and external communications and internal briefing materials for external outreach activities. Participates in planning of division and System events and activities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Supports the work of the Front Office & Communications team in serving as secretariat for S&R Division leadership teams and the Supervision Committee, which consists of, among others, the officer in charge of supervision at each Reserve Bank. Coordinates meeting logistics, and prepares agendas and post-meeting action plans. Recommends substantive and logistical improvements to Supervision Committee operations. 2. Serves as primary S&R contact, and possibly staff coordinator, for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinates logistical arrangements and agenda planning with the staff of whichever Reserve Bank president chairs the committee, and with the office of the Board’s oversight governor. 3. Oversees and contributes to the preparation of briefing materials for governors and other senior officials for external outreach activities, congressional hearings, and press conferences. This includes working closely with staff in the Office of Board Members, Office of the Secretary, and others to analyze and understand requests, identify drafters, and coordinate responses involving multiple parties. This also involves tracking progress and resolving issues to meet tight deadlines. 4. Coordinates the development of prepared materials (including, for example, the supervision and regulation section of the Board’s Annual Report and briefing books for Governors) and division-related external publications and public website content. This includes working closely with the Board’s Public Affairs staff and others. Reviews content for responsiveness and appropriateness for the intended audience and works directly with authors to revise materials accordingly. 5. Coordinates with the Board’s Congressional Liaison Office on legislative review and congressional briefing requests. 6. Coordinates, or provides support and backup to team members in coordinating, the processes to respond to external correspondence requests directed to the Federal Reserve relating to supervision and regulation. This includes analyzing requests, identifying the appropriate subject matter expert to draft a response, coordinating drafts involving multiple parties (including senior officers and staff in S&R and other divisions), tracking progress, analyzing the responses received from subject matter experts, and resolving issues to meet deadlines. 7. Researches information pertinent to a specific request, such as general banking-related inquiries or inquiries submitted under the Freedom of Information Act or by the general public. 8. Leads, develops, coordinates, and implements communication plans and tactics to support S&R Division objectives. Prepares speeches and/or talking points and other presentation and communications materials for S&R division leadership, including division director and deputy directors. Participates in planning of division and System events as applicable. Contributes substantially to the planning and organization of the division’s town hall meetings, including recommending topics and preparing or coordinating materials and logistics. 9. Leads and contributes to initiatives and coordinates events to enhance S&R Division organizational health and culture. 10. Provides assistance to the Front Office & Communications manager and officer on the day-to-day operations of the front office, as needed. 11. Coordinates responses to other requests for information or ad hoc projects on matters related to supervision and regulation as needed. 12. Recommends and implements improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of front office processes and procedures. REQUIRED SKILLS: Position Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy is essential. Must be able to effectively and constructively with senior officials across the Federal Reserve System. Requires strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Requires sound organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated experience in using standard word processing and spreadsheet software and other office application packages; and the ability to work well with authors, managers, and others. Knowledge of supervision and regulation, and the S&R Division’s processes and workflows, is highly preferred. Knowledge of the Federal Reserve and understanding of the roles and functios of other divisions (FR-27) or a minimum of six years of related experience (FR-28) Remarks: The ideal candidate will have strong skills in the following areas: • Communications (written and oral), including ability to develop talking points and presentation materials for senior leaders and material for internal and external publications, and to communicate effectively and appropriately with senior leaders in the S&R Division, at the Board, and in the Federal Reserve System. • Workflow coordination, including coordination of assignments and review of deliverables for governors and congressional and other external communications. • Analysis, including regarding development of briefing materials for governors and other deliverables for external and internal communications, as well as subject matter knowledge of banking supervision and regulation. • Project management, including excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to effectively prioritize among multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines, and ability to support forward planning for S&R Division leadership teams. • Information management, including management of meeting agendas, materials, and action items for senior S&R Division leaders and discretion with handling of confidential/sensitive information. Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Press Secretary, Politics is responsible for working with communications leadership to develop press strategy surrounding HRC’s federal political priorities, including both rapid response to breaking news as well as proactive communications strategy. The Deputy Press Secretary’s day-to-day responsibilities will include responding to media inquiries, proactively pitching stories and editorials, engaging with reporters and drafting press releases and statements. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Position Responsibilities:
Earned media planning and execution: Proactively seek out news opportunities and creative placement strategies as part of short- and long-term planning in coordination with Communications leadership.
Effective media relations and tactics: Develop and propose tactics to successfully pitch stories, including ensuring HRC’s placement in breaking news.
Produce outstanding written materials: Draft standard pieces such as press releases, media advisories, talking points, web content, and other materials. Synthesize research into appropriate messaging.
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors and producers in print, online, television and radio;
Act as background source as necessary;
Work with and coach spokespersons on effective interaction with press;
Execute events such as press conferences, media availabilities and editorial board meetings;
Research various issues in order to service media requests;
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in experience);
At least four years of work experience in media relations with a preference for advocacy/political communications;
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work effectively under pressure;
Proven writing skills as well as the communications skills necessary to elicit the right information from a variety of sources;
Must be self-driven and well-versed in developing communication materials, eager to pitch extensively, and able to meet tight deadlines;
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires frequent evening and weekend work to respond to breaking news;
Ability to travel 10-15% of the time;
Familiarity with media contacts and media landscape;
Must be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and have the ability to closely follow the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues;
Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ rights required.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Jun 10, 2021
Full time
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Press Secretary, Politics is responsible for working with communications leadership to develop press strategy surrounding HRC’s federal political priorities, including both rapid response to breaking news as well as proactive communications strategy. The Deputy Press Secretary’s day-to-day responsibilities will include responding to media inquiries, proactively pitching stories and editorials, engaging with reporters and drafting press releases and statements. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Position Responsibilities:
Earned media planning and execution: Proactively seek out news opportunities and creative placement strategies as part of short- and long-term planning in coordination with Communications leadership.
Effective media relations and tactics: Develop and propose tactics to successfully pitch stories, including ensuring HRC’s placement in breaking news.
Produce outstanding written materials: Draft standard pieces such as press releases, media advisories, talking points, web content, and other materials. Synthesize research into appropriate messaging.
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors and producers in print, online, television and radio;
Act as background source as necessary;
Work with and coach spokespersons on effective interaction with press;
Execute events such as press conferences, media availabilities and editorial board meetings;
Research various issues in order to service media requests;
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in experience);
At least four years of work experience in media relations with a preference for advocacy/political communications;
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work effectively under pressure;
Proven writing skills as well as the communications skills necessary to elicit the right information from a variety of sources;
Must be self-driven and well-versed in developing communication materials, eager to pitch extensively, and able to meet tight deadlines;
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires frequent evening and weekend work to respond to breaking news;
Ability to travel 10-15% of the time;
Familiarity with media contacts and media landscape;
Must be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and have the ability to closely follow the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues;
Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ rights required.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
The Workers' Compensation Practice Group at McCandlish Holton aggressively defends cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, representing Employers, Carriers and Self-Insured and cases from the Deputy Commissioner level to the Supreme Court.
Our Paralegals and Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressured and deadline intensive. We seek talented team members who are well organized, detail oriented and adaptable with the willingness and ability to learn and implement a defined prioritization system. Successful candidates will have demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills and be able to read and understand what they are reading at an advanced level.
Previous experience in a Workers’ Comp or Personal Injury environment is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing. Legal research using LexisNexis and other sources. Filing, scanning and indexing documents to case file. Reading and comprehending medical records.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid holidays and vacation.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
May 25, 2021
Full time
The Workers' Compensation Practice Group at McCandlish Holton aggressively defends cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, representing Employers, Carriers and Self-Insured and cases from the Deputy Commissioner level to the Supreme Court.
Our Paralegals and Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressured and deadline intensive. We seek talented team members who are well organized, detail oriented and adaptable with the willingness and ability to learn and implement a defined prioritization system. Successful candidates will have demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills and be able to read and understand what they are reading at an advanced level.
Previous experience in a Workers’ Comp or Personal Injury environment is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing. Legal research using LexisNexis and other sources. Filing, scanning and indexing documents to case file. Reading and comprehending medical records.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid holidays and vacation.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Director of Communications, Programs is a regular, full-time position that reports to the Director of Communications. They are responsible for the planning and implementation of communications strategies for the organization’s 11 Foundation programs, including but not limited to HRC’s HIV/AIDS work, Transgender Justice Initiative, workplace equality program and many others, as well as its legal and litigation efforts. These duties include supporting direct reports in the creation of strategic plans, drafting communications materials (such as talking points, op-eds, press releases, and more), and serving as a spokesperson for the organization when needed. This position supervises staff on the communications team, including a press secretary and a deputy press secretary, and serves on the leadership team of the broader communications and marketing team. The position is based in Washington, D.C.
Position Responsibilities:
Strategic communications planning: Develop messaging strategy for key initiatives, rollout plans for key program launches, and work with communications leadership on long-term planning.
Earned media planning and execution: The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit for proactively seeking out news opportunities and creative placement strategies as part of short- and long-term planning in coordination with the leadership of the Communications team.
Supervise and manage members of the communications team: The candidate should have experience managing and supervising team members of varying experience, and be able to offer them strategic guidance, feedback and insight.
Producing outstanding written materials: Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write press releases, media advisories, talking points, opinion pieces, web content, and other materials are essential. The candidate should be able to synthesize research into appropriate messaging.
Identify media opportunities: The candidate should have a strong understanding of the media landscape surrounding LGBTQ issues and identify opportunities for HRC to participate in ongoing conversations. They should also have strong media instincts, including understanding what to do when faced with difficult decisions on whether/how to engage with a story. The candidate will often have to discuss how to manage these situations with their direct reports.
Other Responsibilities: In addition, the Deputy Director of Communications, Programs should expect to:
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors and producers in print, online, television and radio;
Act as an on-the-record and background source as necessary;
Work with and coach spokespersons on effective interaction with press;
Manage and execute events such as press conferences, media availabilities and editorial board meetings;
Manage rapid response process to breaking news;
Research various issues in order to service media requests; and
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
At least six or more years of work experience in media relations or communications, with non-profit experience desired;
Experience managing a small team and cultivating talent;
Experience working closely with organization principals;
Outstanding verbal communications skills and writing talent;
Demonstrated experience with successfully placing print and electronic stories, op-eds and ensuring that an organization’s message is placed in reactive stories;
Familiarity with and ability to forge relationships with members of the media;
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail;
Willingness and ability to respond to breaking news, often outside the workday;
Comfort working in a high-volume environment and ability to closely follow the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues;
Passion for non-profit programmatic work directly impacting communities;
Background or experience with LGBTQ rights.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign and/or the Human Rights Campaign Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Jan 29, 2021
Full time
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Director of Communications, Programs is a regular, full-time position that reports to the Director of Communications. They are responsible for the planning and implementation of communications strategies for the organization’s 11 Foundation programs, including but not limited to HRC’s HIV/AIDS work, Transgender Justice Initiative, workplace equality program and many others, as well as its legal and litigation efforts. These duties include supporting direct reports in the creation of strategic plans, drafting communications materials (such as talking points, op-eds, press releases, and more), and serving as a spokesperson for the organization when needed. This position supervises staff on the communications team, including a press secretary and a deputy press secretary, and serves on the leadership team of the broader communications and marketing team. The position is based in Washington, D.C.
Position Responsibilities:
Strategic communications planning: Develop messaging strategy for key initiatives, rollout plans for key program launches, and work with communications leadership on long-term planning.
Earned media planning and execution: The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit for proactively seeking out news opportunities and creative placement strategies as part of short- and long-term planning in coordination with the leadership of the Communications team.
Supervise and manage members of the communications team: The candidate should have experience managing and supervising team members of varying experience, and be able to offer them strategic guidance, feedback and insight.
Producing outstanding written materials: Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write press releases, media advisories, talking points, opinion pieces, web content, and other materials are essential. The candidate should be able to synthesize research into appropriate messaging.
Identify media opportunities: The candidate should have a strong understanding of the media landscape surrounding LGBTQ issues and identify opportunities for HRC to participate in ongoing conversations. They should also have strong media instincts, including understanding what to do when faced with difficult decisions on whether/how to engage with a story. The candidate will often have to discuss how to manage these situations with their direct reports.
Other Responsibilities: In addition, the Deputy Director of Communications, Programs should expect to:
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors and producers in print, online, television and radio;
Act as an on-the-record and background source as necessary;
Work with and coach spokespersons on effective interaction with press;
Manage and execute events such as press conferences, media availabilities and editorial board meetings;
Manage rapid response process to breaking news;
Research various issues in order to service media requests; and
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
At least six or more years of work experience in media relations or communications, with non-profit experience desired;
Experience managing a small team and cultivating talent;
Experience working closely with organization principals;
Outstanding verbal communications skills and writing talent;
Demonstrated experience with successfully placing print and electronic stories, op-eds and ensuring that an organization’s message is placed in reactive stories;
Familiarity with and ability to forge relationships with members of the media;
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail;
Willingness and ability to respond to breaking news, often outside the workday;
Comfort working in a high-volume environment and ability to closely follow the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues;
Passion for non-profit programmatic work directly impacting communities;
Background or experience with LGBTQ rights.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign and/or the Human Rights Campaign Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Accountable.US
Helena, Montana, New York City, or Washington, DC
Position: Deputy Press Secretary
Location: Helena, Montana, New York, or Washington, DC
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Reports to: Project Director
Position Summary
Launched in 2019, Accountable.US is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog group exposing corruption across all levels of government and holding our policymakers accountable. The projects at Accountable.US use traditional research tactics, such as public records requests, financial disclosure review, voting record analysis, and more to identify who is influencing public policy debates and why.
Western Values Project, a project of Accountable.US, seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to support its work defending America’s public lands and exposing special interest influence on a range of environmental issues, including public lands, national parks, energy policy, climate change, wildlife, and accountability on both the state and federal level.
This position requires incredible attention to detail, superior organizational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A flexible personality, sense of humor, and positive attitude are also important.
This position is based in either Helena, MT, New York, or Washington, DC. This position may require travel. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Monitors opportunities to advance our project’s values, positions, and brand;
Builds and maintains press lists;
Drafts and edits talking points, press releases, op-eds, memos, and other materials as needed;
Sends mass emails, press releases, and posts materials online;
Produces detailed reports of project activities;
Pitches print, broadcast, and new media reporters, editors, and producers when appropriate and in consultation with the project deputy director;
Develops graphics and social media posts;
Updates websites, blog posts, and other digital mediums;
Represent the project and coordinate with partners by attending meetings and conference calls in consultation with the project deputy director;
Perform other duties, as required.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Bachelor’s degree;
Minimum experience of one year in communications, public relations, or advocacy;
Issue advocacy, political campaign, and strategic experience preferred;
Strong writing skills for both press and general audiences. Writing should be sharp, personable, and memorable;
Social media content creation and management; and
Basic understanding of natural resource issues, particularly as they apply to federal public lands.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Interest in debates surrounding natural resource, energy and public lands issues in Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and in statehouses is helpful but not required;
Basic graphic design and website management skills;
A proven track record for being a self-starter; and
A commitment to protecting public lands.
Attributes
Ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities and strict deadlines;
Calm in a crisis, with great instincts;
Extremely well organized with strong attention to detail;
Ability to identify issues and provide solutions to achieve strategic objectives;
Works well in, and contributes to, a collegial environment; and
Flexible personality and sense of humor.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to jobs@accountable.us with “WVP Deputy Press Secretary Applicant” in the subject line.
Accountable.US Careers
Accountable.US is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Apr 23, 2020
Full time
Position: Deputy Press Secretary
Location: Helena, Montana, New York, or Washington, DC
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Reports to: Project Director
Position Summary
Launched in 2019, Accountable.US is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog group exposing corruption across all levels of government and holding our policymakers accountable. The projects at Accountable.US use traditional research tactics, such as public records requests, financial disclosure review, voting record analysis, and more to identify who is influencing public policy debates and why.
Western Values Project, a project of Accountable.US, seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to support its work defending America’s public lands and exposing special interest influence on a range of environmental issues, including public lands, national parks, energy policy, climate change, wildlife, and accountability on both the state and federal level.
This position requires incredible attention to detail, superior organizational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A flexible personality, sense of humor, and positive attitude are also important.
This position is based in either Helena, MT, New York, or Washington, DC. This position may require travel. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Monitors opportunities to advance our project’s values, positions, and brand;
Builds and maintains press lists;
Drafts and edits talking points, press releases, op-eds, memos, and other materials as needed;
Sends mass emails, press releases, and posts materials online;
Produces detailed reports of project activities;
Pitches print, broadcast, and new media reporters, editors, and producers when appropriate and in consultation with the project deputy director;
Develops graphics and social media posts;
Updates websites, blog posts, and other digital mediums;
Represent the project and coordinate with partners by attending meetings and conference calls in consultation with the project deputy director;
Perform other duties, as required.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Bachelor’s degree;
Minimum experience of one year in communications, public relations, or advocacy;
Issue advocacy, political campaign, and strategic experience preferred;
Strong writing skills for both press and general audiences. Writing should be sharp, personable, and memorable;
Social media content creation and management; and
Basic understanding of natural resource issues, particularly as they apply to federal public lands.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Interest in debates surrounding natural resource, energy and public lands issues in Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and in statehouses is helpful but not required;
Basic graphic design and website management skills;
A proven track record for being a self-starter; and
A commitment to protecting public lands.
Attributes
Ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities and strict deadlines;
Calm in a crisis, with great instincts;
Extremely well organized with strong attention to detail;
Ability to identify issues and provide solutions to achieve strategic objectives;
Works well in, and contributes to, a collegial environment; and
Flexible personality and sense of humor.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to jobs@accountable.us with “WVP Deputy Press Secretary Applicant” in the subject line.
Accountable.US Careers
Accountable.US is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.