Program Associate - Partnership for Public Service - D.C.

PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Partnership for Public Service (ourpublicservice.org) is a dynamic nonpartisan, nonprofit organization
that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation of Americans into federal
service and by transforming the way government works. Through a combination of cutting-edge research,
innovative legislative initiatives, leadership training and campus-based outreach programs, the Partnership
advocates reforms to build a more effective government for the American people. We believe that good
organizations start with good people, and we strive for excellence in pursuit of our mission through the
values that guide our work:
 Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government
 People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect
 Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results
 Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible
The Partnership strives to be an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We
actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and
experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Partnership’s Education & Outreach team works to build talent pipelines for a new generation
of public servants and improve the effectiveness of government recruiting and hiring efforts. To
achieve this the team uses a range of complementary approaches, including developing and
implementing trainings and resources for our Call to Serve network of over 775 colleges and
universities, working directly with federal agencies to improve their recruitment and hiring efforts,
selecting, and training and monitoring Federal Student Ambassadors to promote federal
opportunities on their respective campuses.
The Program Associate for Education & Outreach is an entry-level position that involves work on a
range of programs and products, largely focused on educating students about federal internships
and jobs and enhancing pipelines of talent into government service. The Program Associate will
also support the Partnership’s broader work to connect federal agencies with strategic talent pools.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Assist with the selection, training, coaching and management of the Federal Student
Ambassadors, - groups of college students who serve as peer recruiters on campuses across the
country, from select agencies; assist Ambassador agencies in developing/enhancing their
overall entry-level recruitment and hiring strategy and implementation;
 Conduct webinars and in-person trainings and develop related materials for faculty, career
services professionals and students/jobseekers;
 Assist with workshops for agency representatives including developing content, managing
stakeholder relations and providing on-site logistics;
 Draft content for social media, e-newsletters, CalltoServe.org and GoGovernment.org websites,
and provide general assistance with website maintenance;
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 Provide logistical support in developing and conducting forums, meetings, conferences and
other outreach activities on behalf of the Partnership; and
 Support the Education & Outreach team on all aspects of programs/projects to address
recruitment and hiring challenges confronting the federal government.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Commitment to the mission and values of the Partnership
 Excellent interpersonal, communications and public presentation skills
 1-2 years’ experience required, which can include internships, co-curricular activities and /
or relevant coursework
 Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional work experience
 Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and varied assignments
 Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
 Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
 Strong analytical and organizational skills, including attention to detail
 Facility with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other software and web tools
 Leadership experience in student organizations or community activities is desirable
 Experience planning events and managing others is desirable
 Basic understanding of federal recruitment and hiring practices, as well as the higher
education landscape, is desirable
 Coursework or experience in marketing and / or program evaluation is desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision
coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401K program with a 4 percent
employer match; opportunities for training and development; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of
sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and subsidized use of an onsite exercise facility.

TO APPLY
Please visit the Partnership website (http://ourpublicservice.org) and follow the “About Us” and
“Employment” links to fill the online application for this

Advocacy Specialist - Washington, D.C.

To Apply:

Resume and cover letter should be e-mailed to jobs@miriamskitchen.org, to the attention of Kurt Runge. http://www.miriamskitchen.org/

Mission of Miriam's Kitchen:

Miriam's Kitchen works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. We advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy meals and high-quality social services to the chronically homeless.

Advocacy Program Summary:

Miriam's Kitchen's advocacy program is a critical component of reaching our vision of ending chronic homelessness in the District. Advocacy priorities are guest-driven, and guest-led advocacy is encouraged and promoted. Advocacy efforts focus on supporting policies that end chronic homelessness, advocating for adequate funding to implement city-wide policy priorities, and ensuring the effective and fair implementation of policies. Educating and empowering all stakeholders ­– guests, volunteers, staff, and community partners – is integral to the success of the advocacy program.

Position Summary:

The Advocacy Specialist will work on a team to advocate for public policies and system changes to end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C. The Advocacy Specialist will work to design and implement strategic efforts to engage volunteers, supporters, and the broader community. The Advocacy Specialist will help the team to develop expertise on policy solutions to chronic homelessness with a focus on the intersection of health and homelessness. Working with coalitions, developing relationships with policymakers, empowering guests, and organizing campaigns will all be tools used to implement advocacy priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement strategic efforts to engage volunteers, supporters, and the broader community in advocacy to end chronic homelessness
• Assist with guest-led advocacy efforts and regularly participate in meetings and activities of the People for Fairness Coalition, the guest-led advocacy group at Miriam's Kitchen.
• Work on a team to plan and implement current and future advocacy campaigns
• Research and develop an understanding of best practices to end homelessness and chronic homelessness, and help integrate those into campaign policy recommendations. This research may include developing expertise on the intersection of health and homelessness.
• Be a consistent and a proactive leader among homeless services providers and advocates
• Take a leadership role in various coalitions and other groups advocating on issues regarding homelessness
• Engage with Miriam's Kitchen staff on a regular basis to learn about emerging advocacy issues from their perspective and to keep them informed about the latest developments in advocacy issues
• Be a presence in District policy-making environments related to ending homelessness, including:
  • Testifying at city council hearings
  • Participating in policy working groups
  • Meeting with city council members and executive branch staff to discuss the creation and implementation of policy ideas

Qualifications:

Miriam's Kitchen seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic leader who is dedicated to guest-driven advocacy, a skilled and engaging public speaker, and has knowledge of the homeless services system.

Specific qualifications include:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Human Services, Law, or Public Policy preferred
• 2 years advocacy or community organizing experience preferred
• Ability to forge productive relationships with community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders
• Knowledge of legislative processes, particularly within the District government (preferred)
• An understanding of and the ability to articulate the structural and systemic causes of poverty and homelessness and ability to understand and articulate complex human service policy issues
• Ability to partner with and comfort working with the diversity of guests at Miriam's Kitchen, including guests with mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse issues
• Skills for educating and empowering guests about advocacy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary. Benefits include generous annual leave; fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; and professional development funding.

Assistant Town Administrator - Alta, Utah - due TODAY

http://townofalta.com/couch/uploads/file/ata-jobpost2014.pdf

Go to this link, read the job description, and email your resume in! Fantastic opportunity - especially if you want to stay in Utah. My friend was the most recent ATA and was recruited to a consulting company. The person before her now works for a water preservation government agency. This opportunity will not only teach you how to run a small, interesting town (where you can ski!), but you will rub shoulders with many people who are interested in the canyons, the environment, and the ski industry. APPLY TODAY!

Manager of Learning and Leadership - DC - Due ASAP

For the best chances, applicants should probably apply by the end of this week. I overheard that we're conducting a few phone interviews tomorrow. Aside from those, I imagine any candidates from BYU with a couple of years of experience would have a pretty good shot. Thanks again for your help in spreading the word! Here's the link to our website.

CHILD LIFE COUNCIL

Manager of Learning and Leadership

Overview

The Child Life Council (CLC) is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic individual to join our team as Manager of Learning and Leadership. This new position at CLC has been created as a result of (1) our expanded commitment to identifying and introducing innovative approaches to delivering educational opportunities to CLC members and (2) the need for management of a multi-faceted leadership development program to be launched this fall.

CLC is committed to an exciting set of strategic initiatives that will help transform the child life profession over the next several years. We expect the Manager of Learning and Leadership to support and carry out some of these initiatives. Primarily, we expect the individual to lead efforts to re-shape and streamline our approach to continuing education, assisting in the delivery of new, dynamic offerings. We also expect the individual in this position to manage and coordinate the implementation of our Leadership Development Institute, to be launched this fall. The Leadership Development Institute will consist of three components: a highly selective, competitive application Leadership Academy; a mentorship program pairing leaders in the field with aspiring professionals; and education offerings on topics related to leadership and management skills, open to all CLC members.  

 Primary Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and expand the CLC webinars program. Explore collaborative partnerships as a way to increase the number and range of webinars available to members.
• Together with our Manager of Conference and the Conference Program Committee, evaluate our current methods of delivering educational content at the CLC Annual Conferences and devise new, innovative ways of delivering it.
• Develop and implement a plan for introducing additional educational formats, incorporating learning management technologies.
• Manage all aspects of the CLC Leadership Development Institute, to include coordinating with consultants, trainers, other staff, a member advisory group, and program participants.   
• Serve as liaison on related CLC committees and task forces, including but not limited to the Webinar Advisory Committee and Leadership Development Advisory Committee.
• Oversee and execute other projects from time to time that are part of other CLC strategic initiatives and programs related to learning and leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years association experience in program management, preferably in leadership development or continuing education programs; emphasis in health care a plus.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and delivery technologies; applied training in adult learning is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with learning management systems is highly preferred.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team in a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and carry out multiple concurrent tasks, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Job Status

The Manager of Learning and Leadership is a permanent, full-time position and is classified as exempt (salaried at a regular rate regardless of the number of hours worked). The position is based in the Rockville, MD offices of CLC.  Partial telecommuting arrangements may be considered, but the incumbent will need to spend at least three days a week in the Rockville office and agree to the conditions in CLC’s telecommuting work policy for days worked out of the office.

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and salary history or requirements via e-mail to managerposition@childlife.org.

The Child Life Council (CLC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional association whose 5,000-plus members provide support to children and their families in hospitals and other health care environments by providing education, medical preparation, play, and other care interventions. 

PR Manager and Global Specialist - SLC, UT - Due April 20

The Governor's Office of Tourism is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager. This recruitment is open to the public, and will close on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 11:45pm.. To apply for this position please visit https://statejobs.utah.gov/. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Watts, HR Analyst at mwatts@utah.gov. 

The Governor's Office of Tourism is recruiting for a Global Specialist. This recruitment is open to the public until Wednesday, April 23, 2014. To apply for this position please visit https://statejobs.utah.gov/. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Michelle Watts

HR Analyst II

Governor's Office

Dept of Heritage and Arts

Phone # 801-889-7223

mwatts@utah.gov

Internship - DC - Due ASAP (paid)

Product Manager - Boise, ID - Due April 28

Product Manager
SALARY LEVEL $45K
DESIRED START DATE April 28, 2014
This was sent by an alumni of the MPA program

DESCRIPTION
Overview: We are looking for a person with energy and maturity to make a real difference in a small, fast growing company. Job Responsibilities: Develop plans for new products Coordinate the launch of new products Strategize to secure the highest quality parts, reduce costs, and incentivize suppliers Manage risk versus cost Coordinate with several foreign and domestic suppliers Meticulously track spending and inventory levels Effectively communicate business needs to foreign and domestic suppliers Build good working relationships with suppliers and customers Coordinate production schedules with the production manager Coordinate international and domestic shipments, both inbound and outbound. Inspect incoming raw materials to ensure compliance with specifications Willingness to communicate with international suppliers after hours, as necessary Perform a variety of general business management functions
LOCATION: Boise State/Province Idaho Country United States
POSITION TYPE Full-Time Entry-Level
DESIRED MAJOR(S) All Majors
WORK AUTHORIZATION U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree Excellent written and verbal communication skills Careful attention to detail Experience with Excel preferred BYU GPA 3.5 or higher

Murray City Police Officer - Murray, UT - Due Apr 24

Project Management Internship - BYU - Provo, UT

Project Management Position

The Project Manager applies professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead technology development projects for the McKay School of Education.This is a student job, and may potentially serve as an internship if there are some students that haven't found an opportunity.

*** We are looking for a student that has had course work or work experience specifically in project management.  Must be highly skilled with MS Project and be able to generate weekly project status reports.  Please do not apply if you do not have these qualifications. ***

He/she will control project schedule and help to ensure satisfied customers. This role has responsibility for all assigned projects and manages customer satisfaction, definition, planning, monitoring, and others aspects of a project. 

• Responsible to thoroughly understand and communicate stakeholder requirements to appropriate team members, and manage all requirements accordingly to realize each for the stakeholder. 
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide timely feedback. 
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and other ongoing communication with stakeholders.
• Track progress and review project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately. 
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer goals. 
• Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to management. 
• Arrange customer training and align training with customer goals. 
• Maintain timelines and target dates in task management system (i.e. Microsoft Project)

Send resume to Aaron Olsen at aaronolsen@byu.edu.