Production Manager

Ambitious self-starter needed to serve as Production Manager for The Lukens Company, a direct response marketing agency located in Arlington, VA. Client base includes a number of medium to large non-profit & museum mailers and some political accounts. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of direct mail production:

*Work with Account Executives and Creative Team to generate package specs.
*Utilize internal production management software to track jobs and meet mail dates.
*Coordinate with multiple mailshops, printers and data houses to produce high-quality packages.

The Production Manager is responsible for establishing internal and external production schedules for all projects, executing direct mail programs from print through mail drop. Working on several projects at a time, the Production Manager will manage outside vendors, purchase orders job instructions, control costs, proof bluelines and facilitate invoices. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years prior direct marketing production experience, be extremely well-organized, pay meticulous attention to detail and be able to multi-task. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. We offer competitive salaries, health and dental insurance, generous 401(k) and free parking. Please email resume and salary requirements to hr@thelukenscompany.com with “Production Manager” in the subject line.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Employer MIT Washington
State DC 20002

Responsibilities:

Working with the Director of the Washington Office, will develop and maintain strong working relationships with congressional offices, federal research agencies, national higher education, science, and engineering organizations, and with MIT faculty and administration. Analyze and monitor policy and legislative proposals from the executive branch and congress; actively participate in and take leadership roles in selected coalitions, associations, and working groups; implement new policy programs. Identify and prioritize issues and develop government relations strategies. Oversee daily operations of the office.

Requirements:

Minimum of five to seven years experience in a government-relations environment. Capitol Hill or professional governmental experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced or professional degree desirable. Strong interest in science and technology policy is highly desirable. Strong oral and written communications, analytical and interpersonal skills required. Must be willing and able to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team. Position is located in Washington, D.C. Interested candidates should apply on-line at:

http://web.mit.edu/jobs

Please reference job number MIT-00004847. Deadline for applications: November 27, 2007

Associate Program Officer

Employer The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Job Description

Associate Program Officer, Ext’l Relations for Global Health Policy & Advocacy We seek to increase global health equity by creating an environment for realizing the foundation’s goals through the adoption, scale up, & sustainment of effective health interventions.

This role will assist in the development & implementation of foundation advocacy activities. Responsibilities include developing advocacy goals, provide ongoing research & grant support, & briefing foundation leadership.

Apply at: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/AboutUs/WorkingWithUs/Jobs/JobsSearch.htm

Government Relations Associate

Fax: 866-889-7319
Email: erahman@idsociety.org
Employer: Infectious Diseases Society of America

The Infectious Diseases Society of America http://www.idsociety.org , a national medical association representing 8,000 physicians/scientists with a highly-respected voice in infectious diseases policy and advocacy/clinical and scientific affairs is seeking a Government Relations Associate. The successful candidate will have the capacity to operate with a high level of independence to follow/report on Congressional activities and strengthen the Society's direct and grassroots lobbying programs. Primary responsibility includes working with IDSA policy staff/member experts to develop and execute legislative strategies in the areas of public health, research, appropriations, and physician payment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of solid congressional health-related experience. Appropriations experience is a plus. Excellent writing and verbal skills are required. We offer an excellent benefit package (medical, dental, 401K) and a friendly, exciting, professional work environment. Please fax or e-mail cover letter, resume, and salary history to: Fax: 866-889-7319 or erahman@idsociety.org. Go to http://www.idsociety.org/pd.htm for a detailed job description.