5 Communications / PR jobs

Summary The   Center for AI Policy  is l ooking for a Communications Director with extensive experience in journalism, public relations, campaigns, lobbying, and/or advocacy.  Apply here by September 30, 2023.  Duties and Responsibilities As Director of Communications, you’ll work closely with our executive team to design and execute a strategy for drawing positive attention to CAIP and its legislative agenda. You’ll help us make key decisions about where to focus our media efforts, what audiences we should be trying to reach, what messages are most important for those audiences to hear, and how to frame those messages.   A typical week would involve: Drafting op-eds, memos, press releases, endorsements, and other public statements Identifying and acting on opportunities to promote CAIP and our ideas Reaching out to print media, TV, radio, and podcasts to propose and arrange interviews Maintaining a blog and/or social media presence for CAIP Following discussions of AI risk in government and in the media Working with our Government Relations Director and lobbyists to support their political strategy Ideal candidate An ideal candidate will have the experience and drive to advocate for CAIP’s legislative agenda with a growing coalition of supporters. Some of the qualifications we are looking for include: 5+ years of relevant experience Demonstrated ability to attract positive media coverage Interest in proactively crafting a media strategy Excellent and fast writing skills Ability to understand complex technical ideas and clearly communicate them to laypeople Measured and quick judgment to correctly handle sensitive communications issues in a fast-paced environment Sincere concern about safety risks posed by advanced AI Ability to understand and work with a diverse and bipartisan set of stakeholders Excited about joining a small new team Commitment to integrity  We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have every qualification. Logistics Semi-Remote Work: You will need to occasionally take meetings on Capitol Hill in person in order to be effective in this role, but on days when you have no such meetings, we support remote work.  Flexible Hours: We are open to full-time and part-time roles; you would largely set your own hours.  Immediate Availability Preferred: We are looking for candidates who can start work in the next couple of months (or immediately), so it is unlikely that we would be able to sponsor a visa. Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience. For part time roles, the salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. We also provide benefits including flexible time off and healthcare. About Us The Center for AI Policy is a new DC-based organization developing and advocating for policy to mitigate catastrophic AI risks. Our current focus is building capacity in the US government to monitor and safeguard AI development. Our proposed legislation would establish a federal authority to monitor hardware and license frontier AI development, ensuring we can identify and respond to risks. It would also create strict liability for severe harms caused by AI systems, promoting accountability and improving incentives.  Our team includes Thomas Larsen (Executive Director), who has a background in technical AI safety; Jason Green-Lowe (Legislative Director), who has a legal background; and Jakub Kraus (Operations Director), who has a computer science background. We’re also advised by experts from other organizations and supported by several volunteers.  You would be a key voice in our developing organization.

Interim Regional Community Affairs Specialist   California Water Service    Job Description:   The Interim Regional Community Affairs Specialist serves as a liaison between California Water Service (Cal Water) and community stakeholders in order to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with these constituencies. This position will have responsibility for the districts in the greater Los Angeles area, including those in East Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, and the South Bay. This is a temporary position during California's declared drought emergency. This position reports to the Manager of Community Affairs and does not have any direct supervisorial responsibilities. This position can be located in either Torrance, CA or East Los Angeles, CA.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Supports and assists local management in the building and maintaining of effective, professional relationships with local elected officials, their staffs, community leaders, community organizations, the district offices of state and federal elected officials, and local news media, collectively referred to as “stakeholders." Where appropriate, develops and maintains their own relationships with such “stakeholders"   Supports and assists local management in the building and maintaining of effective, professional relationships with key influencers in communities not currently served by Cal Water. Where appropriate, develops and maintains their own relationships with these key influencers   Ensures that stakeholders are provided with timely communications about emerging issues that may be of interest to them; advocating the company's interests on these matters in order to garner local support and understanding   Identifies and coordinates opportunities for Cal Water districts to be members of local community organizations   Identifies and coordinates opportunities for Cal Water to make presentations to and/or meet with stakeholders; assists local management teams in preparing and delivering these presentations; and when necessary makes presentations to and meets with stakeholders themselves   Identifies and coordinates opportunities for Cal Water to partner with stakeholders on projects that will provide value to the company, its customers, or its employees   Identifies and coordinates opportunities for Cal Water to make charitable contributions to deserving organizations; communicates those contributions to the Corporate Communications team so that they can be appropriately communicated   Monitors the agendas of local government bodies in order to identify items of relevance to Cal Water; produces written analyses of relevant items; identifies instances in which Cal Water needs to advocate its interests before local government bodies to protect and promote Cal Water's strategic goals and objectives; may testify at hearings as necessary, or coordinate the testimony of other Cal Water employees on matters of importance to the Company   Monitors local elections and appropriately communicates changes to the makeup of local governing bodies; evaluates the impact of local elections on Cal Water's strategic goals and objectives   Plans, organizes, and conducts tours of Cal Water's facilities for stakeholders   Plans, organizes, and coordinates special events   Plans and organizes regular forums for stakeholders during which Cal Water will discuss emerging water-related issues   Identifies capital projects the company is undertaking that may be of interest to stakeholders; communicates details about those projects to the Corporate Communications team so that they can be appropriately communicated   Learns about and understands technical engineering and construction projects, and synthesizes information about those projects into easy-to-understand outreach materials and talking points   Learns about and understands technical water utility rate information, and synthesizes that information into easy-to-understand outreach materials and talking points   Prepares proposals for new initiatives designed to advance Cal Water's strategic goals and objectives   Identifies earned media opportunities; shares those opportunities with the Corporate Communications team   Serves as a backup media spokesperson and attends annual media training provided by Cal Water   Assists Cal Water's Conservation Coordinators in identifying opportunities to interface with customers and promote the company's water conservation programs   Identifies opportunities for Cal Water to interact with stakeholders on social media channels; shares those opportunities with the Corporate Communications team   Assists in the execution of Cal Water's social media strategy, including providing responses to comments on the company's social media platforms   Drafts letters, emails, and other correspondence to stakeholders, and assists local management teams to do the same   In coordination with the Corporate Communications team, drafts news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, and other communications materials   Participates in and supports the company's Continuous Improvement program and projects.   Attends meetings and training as directed by Cal Water   Serves as the Liaison, and possibly the Public Information Officer, in Cal Water's Joint Incident Command System during emergency events   Assists in the management of Cal Water's professional services contracts with public affairs and public relations firms   Performs other duties as assigned   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; an advanced degree is preferred   Five or more years of experience developing and executing strategies to engage community stakeholders, as well as building effective, professional relationships those stakeholders   Five or more years of experience monitoring and analyzing municipal and county agendas, legislative proposals, and codes   Willing and able to travel within California extensively (50% to 75% of the time), including overnight stays (25% to 50% of the time)   Valid California Driver License   Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Experience independently managing projects and completing them on time and on budget   Experience coordinating special events is desirable   Experience utilizing various social media platforms, such as Facebook, as part of a larger communications strategy is desirable   Experience interacting with print, radio, and television media outlets is desirable   Experience working in or with local, county, state, or federal government, especially on similar issues, is desirable   Excellent professional-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent Cal Water in a professional manner at all times   Experience managing professional services contracts with public affairs or public relations firms is desirable   Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, negotiate, and network   Superior organization skills and the ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is desirable   Salary Range: $72,100 - $130,400   Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, January 24, 2023.   The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.   To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/3792697   Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/

Executive Director for Government and Community Relations   Job ID: 2022-11146   Category: Advancement   Overview   Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Executive Director of Government and Community Relations will oversee all aspects of the University’s government relations and community engagement objectives for Catholic University, building upon existing work and infrastructure to fashion a comprehensive government relations program. The position will interface with multiple offices and stakeholders across campus, including the President’s Office, General Counsel, Finance, Provost’s Office and Sponsored Research, Communications, and other offices within University Advancement, in order to fulfill the institution’s policy and advocacy-related priorities. The position will oversee the work of external firms conducting lobbying and advocacy activities on behalf of the University with the goal of advancing policy goals and funding of University priorities from federal and local government sources. The position will serve as the lead official for government relations, representing the University and its leadership with key lawmakers, leaders, and staffers in federal, state, and local government. The Executive Director will also oversee the work of staff, including the Associate Director position.   Responsibilities   The position leads all advocacy and public policy work for the University, coordinating with campus stakeholders including the President's Office, General Counsel's Office, Finance, Academia, and offices within University Advancement, to meaningfully advance a set of legislative priorities for the institution. These priorities will include meaningful work undertaken both within and outside of the federal appropriations process, to position the University as recipient of significantly increased research and project-based funding. The Executive Director will create and follow a work plan developed annually, which will include performance metrics based on activity and outcomes. S/he will closely align with the grantseeking work of Advancement's Institutional Partnerships team. Oversees the work of outside firms or contractors commissioned by the University to engage in official lobbying / advocacy on the University's behalf. This includes establishing priorities and work flows for achieving advocacy objectives and overseeing the contracting and procurement process for engaging these entities. Works with University leadership, (President, COO, VP for University Advancement, Provost, others), to establish and periodically refresh the institution's legislative agenda. Prepares members of University leadership for participation in meetings / calls with lawmakers and government leaders, working with staff to produce background materials and briefings for these interactions. Building alumni advocacy network, working with the Office of Constituent Engagement and other departments, (Politics / Arts and Sciences / Law School), to engage alumni in building and growing the University's government relations program through networking / engagement opportunities with alumni working on Capitol Hill, within federal and state funding agencies or in public service. Responds to needs for government relations engagement around the institution, particularly with regard to the academic units and needs of individual schools and departments. These needs will extend to other aspects of campus, including Facilities and permitting / process needs for capital projects underway. The government relations function exists as a service bureau for the entire university. Manages and supports the Associate Director position and hires / trains additional team members as needed in order to accomplish the University's advocacy goals. Serves as a supportive role model to staff, discussing potential career pathways with them and modeling the division's core internal values.   Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible government relations and advocacy experience within a large, highly complex non-profit business environment. Previous experience working on Capitol Hill preferred. Higher Education experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills, including writing and presenting. Should have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff. Must have some budget and financial analysis experience.   Strong knowledge of federal and local, (DC, MD, and VA) policy and a firm background in higher education policy. Demonstrated abilities working and collaborating with leaders and faculty members at all levels within an institution. Ability to learn new disciplines quickly and understand / synthesize complex sets of information.   Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.   Must have highly effective interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and obtain results from peers and subordinates, and excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing experience. Must have effective planning skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with generally accepted office procedures, and ability to utilize internet for research-related duties.   To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3097679   Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/

Executive Director for Government and Community Relations   Job ID: 2022-11146   Category: Advancement   Overview   Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Executive Director of Government and Community Relations will oversee all aspects of the University’s government relations and community engagement objectives for Catholic University, building upon existing work and infrastructure to fashion a comprehensive government relations program. The position will interface with multiple offices and stakeholders across campus, including the President’s Office, General Counsel, Finance, Provost’s Office and Sponsored Research, Communications, and other offices within University Advancement, in order to fulfill the institution’s policy and advocacy-related priorities. The position will oversee the work of external firms conducting lobbying and advocacy activities on behalf of the University with the goal of advancing policy goals and funding of University priorities from federal and local government sources. The position will serve as the lead official for government relations, representing the University and its leadership with key lawmakers, leaders, and staffers in federal, state, and local government. The Executive Director will also oversee the work of staff, including the Associate Director position.   Responsibilities   The position leads all advocacy and public policy work for the University, coordinating with campus stakeholders including the President's Office, General Counsel's Office, Finance, Academia, and offices within University Advancement, to meaningfully advance a set of legislative priorities for the institution. These priorities will include meaningful work undertaken both within and outside of the federal appropriations process, to position the University as recipient of significantly increased research and project-based funding. The Executive Director will create and follow a work plan developed annually, which will include performance metrics based on activity and outcomes. S/he will closely align with the grantseeking work of Advancement's Institutional Partnerships team. Oversees the work of outside firms or contractors commissioned by the University to engage in official lobbying / advocacy on the University's behalf. This includes establishing priorities and work flows for achieving advocacy objectives and overseeing the contracting and procurement process for engaging these entities. Works with University leadership, (President, COO, VP for University Advancement, Provost, others), to establish and periodically refresh the institution's legislative agenda. Prepares members of University leadership for participation in meetings / calls with lawmakers and government leaders, working with staff to produce background materials and briefings for these interactions. Building alumni advocacy network, working with the Office of Constituent Engagement and other departments, (Politics / Arts and Sciences / Law School), to engage alumni in building and growing the University's government relations program through networking / engagement opportunities with alumni working on Capitol Hill, within federal and state funding agencies or in public service. Responds to needs for government relations engagement around the institution, particularly with regard to the academic units and needs of individual schools and departments. These needs will extend to other aspects of campus, including Facilities and permitting / process needs for capital projects underway. The government relations function exists as a service bureau for the entire university. Manages and supports the Associate Director position and hires / trains additional team members as needed in order to accomplish the University's advocacy goals. Serves as a supportive role model to staff, discussing potential career pathways with them and modeling the division's core internal values.   Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible government relations and advocacy experience within a large, highly complex non-profit business environment. Previous experience working on Capitol Hill preferred. Higher Education experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills, including writing and presenting. Should have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff. Must have some budget and financial analysis experience.   Strong knowledge of federal and local, (DC, MD, and VA) policy and a firm background in higher education policy. Demonstrated abilities working and collaborating with leaders and faculty members at all levels within an institution. Ability to learn new disciplines quickly and understand / synthesize complex sets of information.   Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.   Must have highly effective interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and obtain results from peers and subordinates, and excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing experience. Must have effective planning skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with generally accepted office procedures, and ability to utilize internet for research-related duties.   To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2930490   Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-20952e04d61bc34d90d7e5537f0e3424