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Job Announcement: Program Director, The Arc's Center for Special Education Advocacy
The Arc, the nation's leading nonprofit advocating on behalf of and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated professional to serve as Program Director. The Program Director will be responsible for managing the start-up and ongoing operation of The Arc's new Center for Special Education Advocacy (TheArc@School). The focus of this new Center will be to advance the practice of lay advocacy in special education, thereby helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities realize the promise of a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment as guaranteed by Federal and State law. The Program Director will work closely with other professional staff on a self-managed team, and will tap the knowledge and expertise of volunteer and staff leaders from throughout The Arc's nationwide network of chapters.
A Juris Doctorate, preferred, or Masters in a relevant field, knowledge of special education policy and practice, creativity, ability to manage complex projects, entrepreneurship, excellent written and oral communications skills and seven (7) years of relevant experience required. To apply, send letter of interest, resume, names of three references and two writing samples tohumanresources@thearc.org.
Job Announcement: Director of Hospital Operation - Department of Behavioral Health
Requisition Number: JO-1512-4382
Grade: 15
Salary Range: $107,399.00 - $150,358.00
Location: 1100 Alabama Ave SE (St Elizabeth Hosp)
Opening/Closing Date: 1/6/2016 - 1/11/2016
Job Summary: Serves as Director of Hospital Operations and exercises responsibility for managing, directing, and supervising various functions such as Facilities and Engineering, Materials Management, Safety, Housekeeping, Nutrition Services and other related hosital operations. Works with subordinate supervisors to develop long and short term plans for the Hospital. Establishes performance goals for subordinates; evaluates performance; performs day-to-day oversight of operations, performs disciplinary actions as appropriate. Oversees construction improvements, Hospital repairs and building facilities operations. Conducts cross-cutting analytical studies in support of administrative and clinical programs. Serves as liaison on human resources issues and provides organizational advice and assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Staff.
Qualifications: 5 + years of experience directly related to the work of the position. Candidates must have al least one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements: Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager is desirable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Work Experience: Experience directly related to overseeing and managing Facilities and Engineering, Safety, Housekeeping, Materials Management, and other Hospital related operations.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a controlled environment and requires following basic safety precautions.
Empowering Males High School Community Cabinet Application
DCPS has recently launched the application for the Empowering Males High School Community Cabinet. As you may know, the Empowering Males High School is slated to open in School Year 2016-17 at the former Ron Brown site in Ward 7. The school will be DC's only all-male, college preparatory high school open to all young men across DC. The school will emphasize humanities and classical languages, and will use individualized planning to ensure that every young man graduates with the skills necessary to be successful in college and career. The school will serve 9th grade next year and will add a new grade each year. As a citywide high school, students will apply through the My School DC Lottery to get a seat.
The Community Cabinet will be a group of parents and community members who will serve as an advisory committee, making recommendations to the school principal, Dr. Benjamin Williams, on topics such as school programming, extracurricular activities, facility design, and community partnerships. The Cabinet will meet once a month beginning in February. The application is available at http://bit.ly/EMHSCabinet. Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact emhs@dc.gov.
Job Announcement: Account Executive, Media Relations - Comunicad, LLC
Comunicad, LLC, a full-service, cross-cultural public relations and marketing communications agency, is seeking an Account Executive, Media Relations professional. This position will report to the Vice President of Media Relations. The Account Executive will be responsible for projects and assignments supporting clients through tasks related, but not limited to: media outreach to general market and Hispanic media; implementing PR tactics and strategies; writing content for web and print; coordinating media events; interacting with project partners; placing news stories; tracking media results; serving as a secondary point of contact for public and media relations efforts; and interacting with reporters. The Account Executive will also be responsible for client related social media outreach efforts and content on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing; Minimum five (5) years of full-time communications/PR experience with an agency or public relations department; Must be fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written); Experience and flexible working in a busy, fast-paced communications/PR environment with competing deadlines and unexpected priorities
Qualifications: Highly proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suites (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite); Highly proficient with Web/Internet research; Excellent customer service mindset; Available for travel; Agency experience is a plus;
Highly Preferred Skills:
Communications - Strong verbal, interpersonal and communications skills. Strong writing skills with demonstrated ability to write, proofread and edit, with accuracy, clarity and conciseness, press releases, media advisories, PSAs, talking points, social media content, website content, among other media materials, in English and Spanish. Proficient in and knowledgeable with social media trends and engagement including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, etc., and generating social media content and graphics. Skilled at assisting with oversight of website content updates and creating graphic designs for banners, digital ads, flyers and postcards using Adobe Suites.
Media Relations - Knowledge of and experience in using media monitoring software and press release distribution services such as Business Wire, PR Newswire, and preparing media lists through online media databases such as Cision. Ability to proactively identify media outlets/reporters to pitch news stories, seek media coverage, and establish relationships with general and Hispanic media. Interact and pitch to the media as needed.
Organizational Skills - Must be highly organized and efficient with the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously and prioritize effectively with excellent attention to detail and follow through. Must be an enthusiastic team player and take initiative to interact, support and work closely with colleagues across projects and tasks. Ability to think creatively and problem solve in order to meet project deadlines and goals in a timely manner. Adapt easily to changing timelines and priorities.
Job Responsibilities: Engage and interact with mainstream and Latino media. Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries. Monitor incoming requests from the media and be available to handle breaking news issues as necessary. Actively monitor all media (print, TV, radio, Internet), identifying stories of interest relevant to projects and clients. Work closely with colleagues to assist with implementation of communications strategies. Pitch to the media including English and Spanish-language print, broadcast and online media, and coordinate spokesperson interviews. Coordinate logistics for PR tactics such as radio media tours. Help create, maintain, and disseminate all press materials. Interact effectively with external media consultants as needed. Write and edit press materials in English and Spanish including news releases/media advisories, fact sheets, Q&A, pitch letters, articles, fact sheets, talking points, and other press materials as needed. Regularly maintain and organize the media database to ensure accuracy. Other duties as assigned that support all Comunicad client needs such as creating PowerPoint presentations, graphics or fact sheets for new business proposals.
Comunicad LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits package. Comunicad is a Virginia-certified Small, Women, and Minority (SWaM)/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Since 1985, the agency has been at the forefront of the multicultural communications evolution. Our company strength is built on the creation and execution of public relations programs and campaigns grounded in cultural values and relevancy for the cross-cultural consumer/constituent and the communities where they live, work, and play. Comunicad is located at 1530 Wilson Blvd. Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209 (approximately two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro).
Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: mi@comunicad.com no later than January 15, 2015. Please put "Account Executive, Media Relations" in the subject line.
Building Futures Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training program
We're pleased to announce the beginning of recruitment for the Winter Building Futures class, which is a free pre-apprenticeship training program that connects low-income DC women and men ages 21+ with family-sustaining jobs in the construction industry and related occupations.
Program Eligibility: Applicants interested in joining the building trades are academically tested and need to score at 8th grade or above in reading and math, be drug-free, and possess a valid driver's license or learner's permit.
Program Design: Accepted students attend the 6-week pre-apprenticeship class from 8am – 1pm daily (plus two Saturday sessions) with a curriculum that includes construction math review, blueprint reading, tool identification and use, OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and Flagger Safety and Traffic Control certifications, as well as job readiness preparation. Hands-on training at the area's union apprenticeship schools and gender-focused topics are also part of the curriculum. Case management services help ensure retention in the program and on the job. A $10 travel stipend is provided.
Background: The Community Services Agency of the Metro Washington Council is the non-profit arm of the local AFL-CIO that manages the Building Futures program and has been providing worker-centered services since 1991. It receives funding from UPO, DC Workforce Investment Council, Anonymous Donor Fund, Joshua Fund, SHARE Fund, MARPAT Foundation, and the Berger Marks Foundation
Next Steps: They can call me directly at (202) 974-8224 to begin their application with a phone pre-screening. Applicants must call by January 22nd to be considered for the class that will begin in early February.
Jennifer Gajdosik
Case Manager, Building Futures Program
Community Services Agency of the MWC, AFL-CIO
888 16th Street, NW - Suite 520 - Washington, DC 20006
Direct Line 202-974-8224 - Fax 202-974-8152
Job Announcement: Administrative Operations Clerk - Metropolitan Police Department
Requisition Number: JO-1601-4401
Grade: 06
Salary Range: $37,015.00 - $48,634.00
Location: 300 Indiana Ave NW
Opening/Closing Date: 1/5/2016 - 1/15/2016
Job Summary: The Administrative Operations Clerk is part of an applicant pool. The Administrative Operations Clerk is in a collective bargaining unit represented by the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE R3-5) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia. It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems.
The incumbent serves as the Administrative Operations Clerk in MPD, whose primary function is to plan and implement time and attendance activities to meet deadlines for the submission of payroll data.
The incumbent will serve as the liaison to the payroll office to review and enter information on a daily basis in the automated payroll system, such as hours worked, number of regular and overtime hours worked, leave used, e.g., sick, annual, military, furlough, etc.
Respond to written and verbal inquiries from employees, supervisors and payroll office. Prepare reports at the request of a supervisor or other superiors in order to summarize time and attendance and compensation data. Conduct other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: At least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements: A comprehensive background investigation including criminal history and credit checks are required for positions with the Metropolitan Police Department.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience: At least one year relative work experience.
Work Environment: Work is sedentary. Work is performed in an office setting.
The Metropolitan Police Department is a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation. Your position may be considered an Essential position, and you may be subject to work rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays.
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