Communication Associate
The Orton Family Foundation
Denver, CO Office

The Orton Family Foundation works to build vibrant, enduring communities and to transform land-use planning in small communities in the Rocky Mountain and Northeast regions, and beyond. The Foundation seeks a full-time Communications Associate with a minimum of two years of “real world” experience. The Communications Associate will be responsible for identifying and sharing stories of successful communities and innovations in planning, improving communications initiatives through our national conference and awards program, and in assisting Rocky Mountain project towns’ communications work. The Communications Associate will report directly to and assist the Director of Communications and work closely with Foundation staff in Denver and Middlebury offices, particularly the Senior Communication Associates. The position will be based at the Foundation’s Denver, Colorado office.

The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills; superior research and organizational abilities; knowledge of and affinity for computer and internet technologies, and website content management; demonstrated interest in online social media and video/audio production; affinity for Foundation’s mission and a familiarity with the Rocky Mountain West. Salary is commensurate with this “junior” associate position. A detailed job description can be found at www.orton.org.
   
Please send cover letter and resume no later than December 23, 2009 to: Communications Associate Search, The Orton Family Foundation, P.O. Box 111, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 or email to communications@orton.org.

The Orton Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Publications Editorial Manager
Medical Group Management Association

Location:     Englewood, CO
Job Level:  Mid

Company Description:
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), founded in 1926, is the nation's principal voice for medical group practice. MGMA serves 22,500 members who lead and manage more than 13,700 organizations in which almost 275,000 physicians practice.

Its diverse membership comprises administrators, CEOs, physicians in management, board members, office managers and many other management professionals. They work in medical practices and ambulatory care organizations of all sizes and types, including integrated systems and hospital- and medical school-affiliated practices.

For more information about the Medical Group Management Association, please review our website, www.mgma.com.

Job Description:
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has a unique opportunity for a seasoned publications manager to serve as managing editor of our flagship member publication, Connexion magazine, and oversee the editorial process for other Association publications. Primary responsibilities include managing and directing editorial content strategy and working closely with authors, thought leaders, and writers to develop stories that support the association's mission to continually improve the performance of medical group practice professionals and the organizations they represent. The Publications Editorial Manager will also be responsible for planning, content development, editing, managing volunteer/author relations, reporting, and readership analysis. In addition the Publications Editorial Manager will support other editorial team members with editing and production tasks associated with the Association's electronic and print publications.

Job Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Journalism with at least five years of progressive journalism or corporate communications experience, culminating in an managing editor position. He or she will be a strong writer/editor who possesses leadership qualities to establish credibility with volunteers, external authors and thought leaders and have a high degree of influencing skills in shaping and developing publication strategy. He or she will have excellent communication skills including journalism writing and editing using AP style; persuasive writing; and an ability to edit for nuance, context and organizational sensitivities. The candidate's experience will demonstrate his or her ability to manage several projects simultaneously and edit under pressure on tight deadlines.

A background in the healthcare industry is highly desirable.

Salary:  TBD

Application Deadline: 12/31/2009

How to Apply:  
Send resumes and salary requirement to:
Medical Group Management Association-HR Dept., Code 10-P04M;
104 Inverness Terrace East,
Englewood, CO 80112-5306;

Fax: 303-784-6106;
E-mail: hrd@mgma.com

No relocation expenses, no phone calls please.

Website: www.mgma.com

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Communications and Special Events Coordinator
9Health Fair
Denver

9Health Fair is Colorado's largest volunteer-driven non-profit health fair program.  Our mission is to promote health awareness and to encourage individuals to assume responsibility for their own health by offering more than 20 free and low-cost health screenings and education at 170 volunteer-run locations across the state.

9Health Fair is looking for a Communications and Special Events Coordinator to work from its Denver office.  Are you this person?

The qualified candidate reports to the Sr. Director of Communications and will assist in the execution of a wide range of PR, Marketing and Special Event strategies including writing and distributing press releases, newsletters, creating and posting content to a variety of outlets including 9Health Fair's website and other online and social networking tools, developing and managing organizational collateral, executing on all sponsorship agreements and working with outside design, print and mail house vendors.  This position is also responsible for the successful development and implementation the annual fundraising event and for cultivating, recruiting, and managing volunteers on the special event planning committee.  This person will research and manage other special events as assigned by the Sr. Director of Communications.  

9Health Fair offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a prescription plan, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), paid time off and more.   9Health Fair is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your resume in today if you have the following qualifications:
- Degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or field related to special events planning, communications, journalism, fundraising, marketing or public relations
- Minimum of three years of job-related experience
- Volunteer management experience
- Bilingual (Spanish) desired
- Highly organized, detail-oriented team player with a positive, professional and reliable demeanor
- Must be articulate and possess strong writing and communication skills
- Superior working knowledge of MS Office Suite and graphics programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, MAC, etc.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects
- Able to work independently or cooperatively with a variety of people
- Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license and good Motor Vehicle record

Industry: Nonprofit
Hiring Level: Mid
Salary: $40-50K
Job Posting Date: 12/02/2009
Application Deadline: 01/08/2010

Please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements electronically or by mail to:

Angie Dixon
Sr. Director of Communications
1139 Delaware Street
Denver, CO  80204-3607
angie.dixon@9healthfair.org

http://www.9healthfair.org/about/careers.aspx

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Director of Alumni and Events
Bishop Machebeuf High School

Bishop Machebeuf High School is a Catholic nonprofit High School seeking a Director of Alumni and Events. Responsibilities include directing two major special event fundraisers including donor and sponsor cultivation, marketing and volunteer coordination.  This position is responsible for primary communication and development of alumni relations, including alumni publications.  The Director of Alumni and Events reports to the Director of Development and works closely with school staff, benefactors, parents and alumni.  A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and three or more years experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred. Strong organizational, financial and communication skills are a must.  Applicants should have strong Catholic values and a commitment to the mission and programs of Catholic schools.

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Publicist
Cartoon Network
Atlanta

Qualifications: The Publicist should have a proven track record in pitching and placing stories, excellent writing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Needs to possess solid public relations skills, be a self-starter, have the ability to work independently and as a team, and own projects from start to finish. Candidate must have excellent judgment, decision making, networking and communication skills. Four year college degree, three to four years publicity work experience, knowledge of media outlets and contacts required. Television publicity experience a plus as well as knowledge of working with social media outlets.

Duties: The Publicist position is responsible for managing public relations campaigns and activities for Adult Swim original and acquired program launches, ongoing series publicity, promotional initiatives and brand-extension initiatives such as live events and tours. Along with the Director of Public Relations, the Publicist is responsible for being an important link between Adult Swim and the rest of the Cartoon Network PR team and its satellite offices to effectively communicate programming, production, scheduling, marketing and promotional information and activities. In addition, the Publicist manages publicity campaigns for Cartoon Network original and acquired programming as assigned by the Director and SVP of the department. The Publicist will manage day-to-day press relations with traditional and non-traditional media, write press materials, facilitate press interviews, build and manage media lists and develop ongoing relationships with key reporters. Position requires strong pitching skills and the ability to place stories within consumer, trade and business press in both print and online, as well as in broadcast and radio.

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Donor Consultant
Donor Alliance

Donor Alliance is a recognized leader in facilitating the donation and recovery of transplantable organs and tissues. Our primary objectives are to save the lives of others through effective family approach and recovery programs in hospitals, and to increase the awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Donor Alliance is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

DONATION CONSULTANT (Healthcare Marketing, Sales, Nursing, Public Relations)

The In-house Coordinator/Donation Consultant is an advanced practice position responsible for the daily delivery of services that develop, market, implement and monitor policies, procedures, strategies and Best Practices enhancing organ and tissue donations in assigned hospitals. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with physicians and key hospital contacts; thereby increasing the visibility of Donor Alliance, promoting organ and tissue donation and ultimately maximizing and increasing the referral of potential donors. In addition, this position develops profiles describing the flow of decision making within the hospital as it affects the process of donor activity. Assessment of client needs will be conducted, strategies and action steps will be developed and implemented to maximize donation.


Skills / Requirements
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in marketing, sales, nursing, behavioral science, public relations and/or equivalent work experience required. Previous sales, marketing, academic teaching experience in a health related field preferred. Two years marketing experience and an understanding of marketing concepts required. Experience in healthcare marketing preferred. Ability to utilize interpersonal communication skills to motivate individuals into actions which will promote the delivery of the option of organ and tissue donation to families. Demonstrated strong public speaking abilities, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to practice a high degree of autonomy in a self directed manner, demonstrating innovation and creativity in problem solving, sound critical analysis and judgment.


Important Notes

Qualified applicants encouraged to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

If you are seeking a challenging career opportunity in a growing organization, please send your resume to: fax: (303) 316-9886 or email: resumes@donoralliance.org EOE

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Communications Rep
Lockheed Martin

Required skills A background or equivalent competence working with computers in a Windows environment and with Microsoft Office products is required. Good writing and communication skills are a must.

Desired skills Detailed knowledge of energy and minerals or natural resources is helpful, but not required. Exposure to Adobe software products is a plus.

Specific Job Description This employee will be assigned primary duties of assisting the BIA - Division of energy and Mineral Development with marketing and public relations activities.
Standard Job Description Develops, plans, and conducts public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees. Plans, prepares, writes and disseminates information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website. Submits photographs; assigns and/or approves artwork. May represent the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues. May participate and support advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.

Security Clearance Public Trust
Typical Minimums Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Entry level.

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Senior Public Relations Specialist
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs

Salary: Salary range begins at $55,432
Req. Number: 0968-09

Job Details: This position will generally work Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm, though after hours and weekends may be required based on the needs of the health system.  Shared on call media coverage will be 1 week out of 4 to respond to media inquires after/outside business hours.  

Develops, executes and evaluates strategic public relations and communications plans that are aligned with Memorial's mission, vision, values and designed to engage the community. Responsible for public relations-related project management; storytelling, including story sourcing, writing, filming, editing and publishing; media relations; crisis communications; and special events coordination. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; occasionally works evenings and weekends.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience: At least 5 years direct experience in public relations or journalism. Excellent writing & speaking skills. Computer/word processing proficiency.

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Communications and Recogntion Specialist (Internal Comm.)
Pizza Hut
Dallas

The Communications and Recognition Specialist is primarily responsible for internal communications.  This includes clear communication of the corporate strategy by creating, writing and editing a wide range of announcements, publications, meetings, internal "town halls," online communications and other related channels/techniques. Individual must be comfortable interacting with leaders at all levels of the organization and project team leads to help assess communication needs, define communication objectives, audiences, key messages, and deliver communications in support of the achievement of the business strategy.

The Communications and Recognition Specialist should look forward to the opportunity to work with the Leadership Team on various high profile projects (Conference, WHR, Meetings, etc.).  This is truly a cross functional role and provides exposure to all elements of the business from Marketing & PR to Operations


PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Develop and execute timely and consistent communications to the Pizza Hut system
Partner with cross functional representatives to develop weekly company and franchise Bulletins to be sent system-wide to company restaurants, Above Restaurant Leaders and Franchisees.
Develop and maintain content for extranet and intranet websites - these websites are used by franchisees, RGMs and Above Restaurant Leaders to operate their restaurants on a day-to-day basis.
Manage and execute website postings and work with Web Master to improve websites to meet needs of end user
Support Restaurant Support Center communications and special events
Work directly with project leaders to develop communications plan to increase awareness and drive messaging
Develop and execute weekly internal communications for RSC audience (including organization announcements, employee highlights, etc.)
Work with Manager of Internal Communications on content and logistics for quarterly All Team meetings, World Hunger Relief and Spring/Fall Business Conferences
Work with Manager, Communications to develop culture initiatives and engagement through communications
Maintain distribution lists
Manage system recognition program
Work with multiple audiences to gather stories of recognition to highlight in periodic publications and letters; including writing articles, conducting interviews, and working on creative layouts
Develop new ideas and execute ongoing Recognition culture for RSC, field and franchise teams
Be the Brand Representative on Yum! driven projects
Provide Pizza Hut brand perspective on Yum driven projects and ensure appropriate execution throughout the system
Work with Manager, Communications & HR communications on annual report, World Hunger plan, adhoc projects

Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE

The person selected for this job should have...

Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and to function in a face paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to lead projects and execute to completion
Strong skill set in interpersonal communication - must be able to lead a cross functional team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including FrontPage, Power Point ,Word, Photoshop, and Excel)
Bachelor's Degree in relevant communications field
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Previous internal communications and/or public relations experience preferred
 
Apply URL: http://www.yumsuccess.com

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Director of Marketing and Communications
PSA Security Network
Westminster

PSA Security Network, headquartered in Westminster, CO, is the world's largest electronic security cooperative. PSA, its owners and customers are responsible for over $1.7B in security systems design, installation, integration and maintenance of access control, video surveillance intrusion detection, fire and life safety systems.

PSA Security Network, its members and vendor partners are at the forefront of the "convergence" of physical security and IT/IP infrastructure solutions.  This new reality has created a dynamic opportunity for a Director of Marketing & Communications to be based in the PSA headquarters.  

As the Director of Marketing & Communications, You Will:

·        Lead all aspects of the marketing and communications strategy, planning, and execution for the company.

·        Strengthen and champion the PSA brand identity using all possible customer and key stakeholder channels.

·        Build and execute comprehensive and aligned cutting edge programs and communications to support the company's strategic goals to both external and internal targets.

·        Ensure timely and effective execution of the marketing tactics and programs.

·        Manage all aspects of the web, including creative design, writing and managing content.

·        Manage the day-to-day activity with cooperative marketing partners, industry press, and vendors.

·        Maintain knowledge of marketing trends, developments, and best practices.

·        Develop and manage the marketing database.

·        Develop innovative sales tools and collateral to enable Regional and Inside Sales Representatives.

·        Plan, manage and execute events including the annual PSA Convention and participation in industry trade shows.

·        Develop a social media plan.

·        Generate a monthly summary report and comprehensive quarterly and annual marketing reports.

·        Track and manage the marketing communications budget and resource plan.

To be considered for the position, YOU MUST:

·        Have a BS/BA in marketing, communications, or a related field (Masters preferred).

·        Have a proven track record in managing innovative brand and marketing communications with at least 8 years of marketing communications experience with at least 5 years in a marketing management position.

·        Be self-motivated, resourceful, and have impeccable communication & leadership skills.

·        Have an excellent grasp of new and emerging communications practices and approaches and find unique and distinctive ways to promote the company.

·        Be an exceptional marketing generalist who is not only highly strategic but also creative, and with an ability to execute and deliver.

·        Have flexibility to act as an individual contributor as well as to lead, motivate and manage direct reports or agency/contractors.

·        Be highly creative with proven experience in developing innovate out of the box marketing programs, tools, events, campaigns etc.

·        Have extensive experience with developing amazing web sites and using the web as a marketing tool.

·        Have experience managing and directing public relations.

·        Be a team player with proven ability to work effectively with sales, customer service, customers, vendors, and partner organizations.

·        Be organized, detail oriented, and focused on execution.

·        Have outstanding communications skills both verbal and written.

If this profile describes you and you are interested in applying, email your cover letter and resume to Mkt-Resume@psasecurity.com

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Senior Creative Writer
Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com  The Healthcare & Science business of Thomson Reuters provides intelligent information to better manage the cost and quality of healthcare and accelerate scientific research and innovation.


As a Senior Creative Writer, you will bring a fresh, charming, benefit-rich voice to B2B copy written to attract healthcare professionals; oversee the tone, messaging, style, and personality of all written communications and execute the disciplines of direct marketing with flair so that techniques will not look like techniques.  In this role, you will conceptualize and see ideas through from start to finish; bringing unique methods for communicating marketing objectives to the table to expand beyond the typical marketing model.  This position is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and responsibilities include and are not limited to:    
                                                                                            
·         As a member of the Strategic Marketing team, assisting with the development and completion of all Thomson Reuters promotional materials, including advertising, collateral, direct mail, newsletters, and trade show graphics;

·         Working with business units, marketing managers, Creative Director, and Senior Designer to determine specific project objectives and identify optimal ways to communicate to the target audience;

·         Applying different writing styles and tones as appropriate to the medium and audience, including motivational, informational, educational, and personal;

·         Consistently articulating the Thomson Reuters brand, voice, style guidelines, and key messages in a variety of materials;

·         Developing creative ideas and concepts through participation in brainstorming sessions with the Strategic Marketing team;

·         Working with the Creative Director and Senior Designer to professionally present ideas and concepts to internal clients across the Healthcare & Science business;

·         Developing and sustaining an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, target audiences, and company objectives;

·         Reviewing all copy revisions and feedback from business units and determining which changes are appropriate and should be incorporated; ensuring all changes meet corporate standards;

·         Performing final edit and proof (grammar, spelling, accuracy of information, trademark usage) of all written material, including promotional materials, product labeling, user manuals, installation instructions, training guides, educational materials, and packaging;

·         Writing, edit, and proof miscellaneous marketing and customer-facing materials as needed, including Web site content, sales proposals, product enhancement letters, etc; ensuring content is up-to-date, the message is consistent, and our corporate image is reflected;

·         Maintaining trademark history for all print collateral; and

·         Updating agency tracking software on a project-by-project basis.

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Communications Manager
Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado (GLFC), a program of the Gill Foundation

Location:  Denver & Colorado Springs
Job Level: Mid

The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado (GLFC), a program of the Gill Foundation, is seeking a dynamic, experienced and thoughtful communications professional to help increase the Fund's awareness throughout Colorado. GLFC was established in 1996 to reflect the fact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Coloradans are committed to our state's great quality of life and its future. Over the years, we have invested over $22 million in hundreds of high-impact nonprofits that better the quality of life for all Coloradans by providing important arts and culture, civic participation, healthy families, and public broadcasting programs. More information on the Fund can be obtained on our new website: www.gayandlesbianfund.org.

Job Description:
This position reports to the Gill Foundation's Communications/Marketing Vice President and partners with the executive to complete the 3 person Communications/Marketing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Generate stories in a variety of news mediums about GLFC and the state's LGBT community.
* Develop and implement a proactive communications plan for GLFC.
* Thought leader and partner to GLFC management and staff on creative ways to explain the organization's mission and incorporating public relations strategies into new initiatives.
* Manage and update the Fund's website to include the creation of new content that would help elucidate the organization's mission and successes as well as the events calendar.
* Conceiving, creating, writing and project managing the Fund's 2009 e-Annual Report.
* Work collaboratively with GLFC staff to draft, review and edit documents that communicate the work of the organization to external audiences, including toolkits, press releases, media advisories, grantee profiles, newsletters, invitations, bios, email alerts, FAQs, talking points, letters, etc.
* Prepare quarterly Gay & Lesbian Fund e-newsletter.
* Ensure that media lists are continuously updated and maintained in the contact database.
* Establish and maintain open communications and close working relationships with all Gill departments as well as the broad GLFC grantee communities.
* Serve as a communications advisor to GLFC grantees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven ability to package compelling content and gain successful placements in various forms of news media ranging from newspaper and radio stories to television news coverage.
* Experienced writer comfortable in both short and long formats and writing on deadline. Successful candidate will have written extensively and have a variety of products to demonstrate their proficiency ranging from press releases to newsletters to fact sheets synthesizing complicated issues.
* Become an integral part of the Colorado Center team to include acting as a thought leader and partner on a variety of issues.
* Cultural competence on LGBT issues, issues of social justice and equality and the ways in which nonprofits operate and can impact public will.
* Knowledge and expertise editing website content to include HTML and WordPress.
* Knowledge and sophistication with social media tools.

Job Qualifications:
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR:

Must be a highly motivated, results- and success-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment and is energized by partnering with a hard driving, results-oriented leader.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced candidates ONLY with 7-10 years of public relations experience at increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in the fields of government and nonprofits, should apply.

Superb writing skills, proven media pitching experience, excellent contacts with Colorado press and a track record as a thought leader and partner are essential. BA/BS undergraduate required.

The perfect candidate will be a problem solver, have routinely figured out creative solutions to difficult problems and be committed to the concepts of equality and diversity.

The successful candidate will be able to blend an understanding for the big picture with a high degree of detail and organization.

While the position will be home-based at the Gill Foundation's offices in the LoDo section of downtown Denver, the communications manager will be required to travel in their own vehicle to the GLFC offices in Colorado Springs at least once a week (if not more) for a variety of meetings. Reliable transportation is a position requirement. The manager will be reimbursed for mileage at the IRS approved rate.

Salary: $50-60K|up to $60K dependent on experience (not negotiable above $60K)

Application Deadline: 12/18/2009

How to Apply:
SUBMISSION OF CREDENTIALS:

Please submit your resume and three diverse writing samples no later than 5pm on Friday, December 18th. Finalists will be interviewed in early January for the position with a job offer expected no later than late January. The successful candidate would be expected to begin no later than mid-February and sooner if possible.

Finalists will be required to take a writing test, administered on site. The one hour test will require candidates to analyze complicated concepts and synthesize them into a one page fact sheet.

E-mail resumes and/or credentials and writing samples to: Diane Marcum at candidates@marcumpartners.com (please list GLFC Communications Manager Position in subject line). No phone calls please. Please do not contact Gill Foundation directly.

Full job description can be found at http://www.gillfoundation.org/about/employment

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Part Time Community Outreach Assistant
Doctors Care

The Community Outreach Assistant supports the Program Director in recruitment of new physicians to our volunteer network. We currently have almost 750 community physicians in our network with a goal to reach 1000 physicians by the end of 2010. In addition, this person will provide back-up support to volunteers who greet and assist patients coming into our office.

Desired Education:

Bachelor's degree (completed or in process) in communication, marketing, social or political science or related field.

Required Knowledge, Strengths and Abilities:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Organization, flexibility and time management

* Interest in non-profit work and the health care field

* Strong computer literacy and internet research abilities

* Comfort in learning and navigating multiple databases

* Creativity and an ability to "think outside the box"

* Willingness to work collaboratively with a team

* Comfortable with editing and constructive criticism

* Access to a vehicle for occasional community outreach events


Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Experience writing in AP style

* Sales and/or customer service experience

* Marketing and/or recruitment experience


Core Responsibilities:

* Make initial phone contact with potential providers and/or office managers

* Send personalized letters to potential network providers

* Follow up with all contacts in a timely manner

* Represent Doctors Care at various community and hospital-sponsored events

* Provide back-up support to volunteers at the front desk who greet and assist all visitors to the Doctors Care Administrative Office.


Secondary Responsibilities:

* Maintain the physician recruitment database

* Assist in the preparation and compilation of data for the audit and annual report

* Compile data and reports from the recruitment database

* Encourage the creative process for recruitment, marketing and community relations

* Research the use of social networking and blogs for recruitment and marketing purposes

* Help with additional projects as needed


This is a part-time (24-25 hours/week) entry-level position with a starting salary of $10/hour. The projected start date of this position is January, 2010.


Doctors Care is a private, nonprofit organization established to provide access to quality, affordable medical services to low-income, uninsured residents of Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. The program offers medical care through an onsite clinic as well as an extensive network of physicians and hospitals who agree to treat eligible patients at significantly reduced fees. Since opening in 1988, Doctors Care has served nearly 20, 000 uninsured patients and provided more than $40 million in medical services to individuals who otherwise had nowhere else to turn for their health care needs. For more information about Doctors Care, visit www.drscare.org.


Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Program Director Michelle Hartman at mhartman@drscare.org by Friday, December 4, 2009.

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Assistant Professor of Communications
Ft. Lewis College
Durango, CO

This is a tenure-track position starting mid-August 2010.

We seek a colleague who is a generalist in media studies and able to teach cross-media storytelling and interactive media production, including video production courses.

Teaching load is twelve credit hours per term. Teaching assignment may include the College's general education course(s).

Minimum Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in communications or a terminal degree in a closely related field in hand by August 15, 2010. Master's degree in communications or in a closely related field with significant professional accomplishment will be considered.
* College teaching experience.
* Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
* Ability to teach cross-media storytelling, including a variety of production courses.
* Ability to teach a range of communications/media theory courses.

Desired Qualifications:
* Experience with professional-grade digital-media software used for webpage creation, embedded webpage animation, audio-video editing. Examples include: Adobe CS, Final Cut Pro, open source software.
* Ability to teach courses, particularly production courses, that feature both non-fiction and fiction narrative.
* Scholarly and production interests in new media/digital media.

About the College:
Fort Lewis College is a state-supported liberal arts college with its own governing board and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Total enrollment at the College is about 3,700 students (27% are ethnic minorities of which 19% are Native Americans and 5% Hispanic).

The Department of English is interdisciplinary and major options include English, Communications, Writing, and English Education. Dedicated facilities include a digital media lab, production equipment and state-of-the-art software support. Our newly built, converged media center comes online 2011.

About the Area:
Durango, a multicultural community, is the hub of Southwestern Colorado, located in a beautiful mountain valley with nearby peaks reaching 14,000+ feet. A mild four-season climate allows numerous opportunities for skiing, fishing, biking, golfing, etc. With an area population of 45,000, Durango is cosmopolitan for its size and is served by major airlines with direct connections to Denver and Phoenix.

Application Process:
Please send or email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and three current letters of recommendation to:
Chair, Communications Search
Department of English
Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
Email: widen_d@fortlewis.edu

Semi-finalists will be asked to submit graduate transcripts and samples of scholarly and/or creative work.

Applications received by December 11, 2009 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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Lead Communications Professional, Corporate Relations
Qwest

Lead Communications Professional
Corporate Relations

Customers coast to coast turn to Qwest Communication's industry-leading national fiber-optic network and world-class Spirit of Service to meet their communications and entertainment needs. For residential customers, Qwest's powerful combination of award-winning high-speed Internet, home and wireless voice solutions and digital TV includes a new generation of fiber-optic Internet services.

Qwest is also the choice of 95% of the Fortune 500 companies. Using its industry-leading national fiber-optic network, Qwest offers innovative solutions to business and government customers of all sizes and is a participant in Networx, the largest communications services contract in the world.

Classification:  Full-time, Regular
Work Group: Corporate Relations
Location:  Denver, CO

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a smart, strategic thinker who enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, energetic environment, while working on multiple projects simultaneously. This person will offer broad expertise to the internal communications arena, deliver outstanding writing abilities and appreciates the impact of communications across multiple media platforms.

This new position joins the Internal Communications function of Qwest and will play a central role in internal corporate strategy and executive positioning. This position will drive internal corporate messaging creation and development of communications programs.  The job supports priority corporate strategies and processes established by Qwest leadership and that must be communicated to the Qwest employee base.

This position:

Drives corporate communications strategies and initiatives pertinent to internal communications, including message development, presentations, speeches and other communications programming.

Identifies, analyzes and works on complex issues that require input from multiple sources and innovative problem solving.

Serves as a strategic communications counselor, often to senior management on complex corporate issues, challenges and opportunities.

Works in a team environment on various activities that require insight, sensitivity, patience and discretion.

Basic Job Qualifications

    * A communications background of at least 6 years of work experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism (including print, broadcast and/or online) or a related field.
    * 4 year college degree in business, journalism, communications or related field of study.
    * Demonstrated experience of delivering outstanding written product across multiple media, including Web and social media platforms.
    * Proven ability to apply social media technologies in a strategic setting.
    * Demonstrated business and financial acumen at macro and micro levels.
    * Experience developing complex and comprehensive communications efforts using multiple communications platforms in areas such as financial performance and corporate strategy.
    * Experience identifying and working with multiple media to execute programming.
    * Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
    * Self-motivated work style.
    * Can be counted on to achieve goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and encourages others to deliver outstanding work.
    * Experience writing for publication (internal, external and/or web — AP style preferred)
    * Minimal travel required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

    * Comfort delivering clarity from ambiguity.
    * Bias for action.
    * Media relations and or external communications experience.
    * High-tech or telecommunications experience a plus.

For information on the great benefits offered at Qwest, visit
http://www.qwest.com/careers/employeebenefits.html

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Communications Internships
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Boston, MA

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites students with an interest or area of study in journalism, public relations, advertising, or marketing to apply for an internship with the Director of Communications and the Director of Marketing and Sales.

We are seeking energetic individuals who take initiative, pay great attention to detail, enjoy a sense of humor, are motivated, are not afraid to ask for direction or help, and are willing and able to handle several assignments at one time.

Assignments will include writing calendar listings, media advisories, and press releases; monitoring media coverage and preparing newsclips; facilitating press registration for major news events sponsored by the Library and Foundation; researching, updating and maintaining mailing lists; performing data entry of press and tourism mailing lists; working with travel writers and editors and responding to their requests for information and materials; helping with press and marketing mailings; and other duties as assigned by the intern supervisor.

Applicants must be enrolled in a course of study or program related to the Communications or Marketing field with a career goal of working in that field. Internships are available for the fall and spring semesters. Paid and unpaid positions are available.

To apply for the Communications Internship, download the application form here. Send completed applications, along with the required supplemental materials, to Rachel Day by mail or email. (NOTE: the application form was updated on 9/10/09, but the old version of the application form will still be accepted.)

Ms. Rachel Day
Director of Communications
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
Rachel.Day@jfklfoundation.org
http://www.jfklibrary.org/

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Managing Director, Media & Communications
US Olympic Committee
Colorado Springs

SUMMARY:

Develop and oversee USOC Communications Programs, which includes Media and Public Relations, Consumer Marketing Communications Programs, Outreach Programs and Olympic Visitor Center and Community Relations departments. Main purpose is to directly oversee all aspects of USOC integrated communications activities, working closely with Chief Communications Officer. Job is based five days a week in Colorado Springs (with exceptions due to travel).


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Day to day manager of entire Communications team for the USOC

2. Obtain publicity and exposure for the USOC programs as well as American athletes and their stories with national and international media other that media services

3. Direct and oversee all external communications programs for USOC

4. Oversee and direct all sponsor/ marketing communications programs for USOC

5. Oversee and direct all Outreach, Alumni and Community-based initiatives for the USOC

6. Oversee and direct all new and social media communication platforms for the USOC

7. Direct and monitor the Olympic Visitor Center and community relations programs for the USOC

8. Develop and monitor overall budget

9. Establish and manage the implementation of all goals and objectives for communications department

CONDITIONS:

* Office environment, multi-level building; multi-building site
* Some domestic and international travel required

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

* Standard office equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations, marketing or sports administration

* Minimum of 8-10 years professional experience in sports public relations or sports marketing environment

* Prior work within the Olympic Movement a plus

* Experience in successfully managing a significant staff

* Demonstrated proven abilities in superior customer service skills and knowledge

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Ability and readiness to strategically plan and execute change and growth

* Strong project management and problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Ability to travel nationally/internationally

* Prefer fluency in English plus a second language


REPORTS TO:  Chief Communications Officer
Job Location
Colorado Springs, CO, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
131,000-167,000 US Dollar (USD)

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