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B. F. Saul Company EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability. Location The Hay-Adams City Washington Job Function Food & Beverage State DC Type Full Time ID 2017-2838 Schedule Variable Overview and Responsibilities: This position requires the oversight of Catering and Meeting events from start to finish. Requires management of Banquet staff, and coordination with related departments to insure guest satisfaction. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervise the day-to-day functions of the Banquet department employees, facilities, and costs. Direct prompt, efficient, and appropriate set up and service of all events. Ensure that all contracted food and beverage requests are met for each event. Reinforce all standards on food and service details. Maintain and develop the highest level of guest relations. Manage all guest requests, complaints and queries. Ensure that all aspects are communicated to the Sales and culinary teams, and to other managers in the Banquet department to ensure details are correctly maintained. Establish and maintain effective employee relationships. Ensure staff is correctly communicated with and that staff are consistently trained and well motivated. Ensure that staff is following all service, cleanliness and hygiene standards. Conduct administrative duties such as counseling, coaching, and performance evaluation. Assist in ongoing operating costs, scheduling and payroll. Ensure all banquets checks are rung correctly. Conduct liquor and supply inventories when necessary. Control and check the handling of beverage and liquor to minimize loss. Check and process all requisitions and purchase orders for supplies as needed. Attend interdepartmental meetings to ensure good cross communication between departments. Ensure all current Accounting and Human Resources policies are being adhered to. Report any issues or grievances to the Banquet Manager and or Human Resources. Set and train, and promote department Standards of Excellence. Comply with The Hay Adams Handbook, the Departmental Standard Operating Manual and our policies and procedures. Perform other functions as required and directed. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Four-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. License/Certification: Must be able to obtain any/all locally required licenses/certifications that relate to the job being performed such as TIPS or ServeSafe food safety certifications. Basic Expectations: Responsible for the smooth, efficient and on-going service of all banquet and meeting functions. This position requires hands on activity, vigorous leadership and attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environmental factors. Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist in training, planning, assigning and directing work. Requires addressing complaints, resolving problems, and promoting the department's Standards of Excellence. Evaluates performance of all employees; including rewarding, disciplining and resolving issues that arise. Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret common technical, financial and legal reports. Ability to effectively present information to senior management, guests and other employees. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Basic geometry and arithmetic is required. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. Reasoning Ability: Resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and as part of a team. Basic computer skills. Physical Ability: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. PI99511483

Institute of International Education IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities. Organizational Department: Program Delivery Group Schedule: Full Time Education: Associate Degree Career Level: Coordinator Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US (Primary) Job Description: Outreach and Selection (O&S) is a global department that works with pre-applicants serving as the first point of contact for potential grantees as well as for partner institutions/organizations throughout the world. The Coordinator, Outreach and Selection provides administrative, logistical, and operational support to various programs administered by IIE. Essential Functions: Updates shared databases with partner information, outreach activity data, and contacts (prospective students, institutional administrators and stakeholders). Performs accurate data entry for screening and panel review members and monitors invitation responses and sends follow up emails as requested. Responsible for ensuring that databases are updated accurately and in a timely fashion. Provides logistical and administrative support to finalize travel agendas, prepare expense reports, confirming and scheduling meetings, preparing resource materials ranging from recruitment presentations to the application review process, and manages any other information in support of the program and services provided. Reviews and processes applications for technical completeness, eligibility and accuracy; follows up with applicants as needed to complete materials. Responds to general phone and e-mail inquiries about the application and/or selection process; escalates non-standard issues as needed. Requires an Associate's degree in order to apply subject matter of a specialized technical discipline. Requires at least two years of related work experience. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Requires an Associate's degree in order to apply subject matter of a specialized technical discipline. Requires at least two years of related work experience. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good organization skills with high attention to detail. Ability to work on and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate knowledge of working with Microsoft Office Suites. Work Conditions & Physical Demands: Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IIE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Travel: Less than 10% PI99505521

IREX AA/EOE/M/F/D/V Program Associate Domestic • Washington, District Of Columbia DATE REVISED: 9/22/2017 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE : 2 POSITION TITLE: Program Associate REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer LOCATION: Washington, DC ABOUT IREX IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. POSITION SUMMARY IREX seeks an entry-level Program Associate for its Leadership Practice to provide support to professional development programming for young leaders in MENA and South Asia. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coach and mentor youth and young professionals, including: corresponding with beneficiaries and partners; maintenance of files; financial tracking and coordinating payments; and fielding inquiries. Assist with partner relations, including recruitment and selection of program partners. Assist with development and monitoring of program budgets Assist with program reports Assist with development and coordination of holistic youth leadership programming, including development of online and in-person learning materials and tool-kits for participant and alumni Assist in creation, management, and facilitation of program trainings/workshops. Assist with project monitoring and evaluation plan, including data analysis. Assist with project communications plan, including social media management, development of impact stories and project outreach. Assist in creation and management of workshops and conferences. Assist in recruitment, selection, and management of alumni small grants Domestic or international travel to partners and beneficiaries may be possible Assist in proposal design and development as assigned. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment; Experience and interest in employability and entrepreneurship programming, youth leadership, and international education; Proven communication and organizational skills; Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; International study, work, or living experience; Knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa and South Asia; Strong writing and editing skills; Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment; Ability to work in a team environment; Ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines; Excellent computer skills, including Excel; Comfort using social media tools in a work environment to demonstrate success and impact; Excellent attention to detail. Fluent regional language skills strongly preferred. Please submit a resume and a cover letter that includes your salary range requirements with your application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE AA/EOE/M/F PI99505508

Berkeley Research Group Job ID 2017-1756 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-DC-Washington Category Consulting Staff Overview Berkeley Research Group provides independent advice, data analysis, authoritative studies, expert testimony, investigations, and regulatory and dispute consulting to Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, major law firms, and regulatory bodies around the world. BRG experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across a wide range of disciplines including antitrust and competition policy, complex damages, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, restructuring, valuation, and workforce issues. In addition, the firm assists clients in major industry sectors with compliance, business process improvement and strategy consulting. The Summer Associate position is a temporary position as a member of our consulting staff. This position will include 8 weeks working as an entry level staff member. The Summer Associate will work in various practice areas (e.g., healthcare, intellectual property, antitrust, government contracts, energy, financial services, damages, etc.) throughout their time at BRG. The position requires a highly motivated problem solver with above average analytical ability. The work of a Summer Associate can be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and projects can range from industry and subject matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, BRG currently has over 40 offices across the United States and internationally. This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm. Qualifications Progression towards a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in the areas of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, or other practice related subjects. Summer Associate positions are typically reserved for students who have one year remaining in their academic program. Proven capability with MS Excel and relational database program(s) (e.g., MS SQL Server, MS Access, MySQL, Oracle, Teradata) or statistical analysis programs (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Stata, R). A desire to expand those capabilities is required. Responsibilities Demonstrate creativity and learn to efficiently use relevant software tools, analytical methods and computer models to develop solutions. Gain experience developing and maintaining electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs. Perform detailed research and analysis, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review and summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases). Audit own work product and work product of others to assure quality. Organize case documents; create and maintain hard copy and electronic libraries for documents and retrieve documents from libraries as necessary Participate in a positive team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship. BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. PI99512214

DLR Group We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Department: Architecture Location: Washington, Dist. Columbia The best integrated design firm in the world has an opening for a Cultural Sector Leader. Location: Washington, D.C. As a Sector Leader at DLR Group you will be responsible for advancing our dynamic, nationally recognized Cultural and Performing Arts Sector in the Washington DC region. DLR Group's Cultural practice includes work on interpretative and art museums, outdoor performing arts venues, and new and historic theaters in the United States and Asia. Clients include Disney, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Nederlander Group. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their acumen to grow the Firm successfully. Position Summary: You will work closely with the Cultural Global Sector Leader and collaborate with other Sector-based staff to lead the pursuit, award and execution of work. The successful candidate will: Work closely with Business Development staff to nurture client relationships, develop new business, and secure new clients. Review of projects with managers to ensure quality and profitable project performance and implementation. Establish annual business goals, strategies and tactics in collaboration with the Global Sector Leader and Regional Leader. Provide thought leadership within the firm as well to cultural institutions. Attend industry events, business development events, interviews, and client meetings. Identify, review, interview and select potential candidates for sector specific positions. Guide career plan reviews for sector-specific staff and business development staff. Achieve annual profit and growth goals. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent. Experience with museum planning and/or theatrical planning. Keen understanding of Cultural design industry standards and practices. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong client, project management, and time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Licensure. AIA or equivalent accreditation. LEED accreditation a plus. DLR Group is a 100% employee-owned firm. Our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment. Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us on Twitter, and at LinkedIn. PI99496376

CollabraLink Technologies, Inc. CollabraLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Location: DC, Washington Agency: Description At CollabraLink, we're committed to providing federal clients with simple and intuitive solutions that increase efficiency and enhance citizen engagement. Using advanced technology, rigorous processes and trusted guidance, we're making government more interactive, productive and secure. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can do important, purposeful work and be rewarded for individual and team success. CollabraLink Technologies is currently searching for a Project Manager to support a highly visible project with a large federal client. Responsibilities include planning, defining work breakdown structures, clarifying tasks, outlining processes, developing schedules and milestones, tracking and reporting according to the project management standards and methodologies as required by the client. Responsibilities: Direct and manage the project according to PMI standards and methodologies as required by the client Define project scope, define work breakdown structure, clarify tasks and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with business stakeholders and government officials Manage individual task orders, ensuring specific deadlines are met Develop project schedule, requirements, risk, communications and other project related plans as necessary Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion Capture and manage business and technical requirements Coordinate with project stakeholders, vendor and OIT resources Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals Determine and assess need for additional resources during project cycle Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools Track project milestones and deliverables Develop and deliver project documentation including progress reports, lifecycle, documentation, and presentations Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans when necessary Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project Qualifications Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in providing high level Project Management within the government contracting or management consulting space. Experience working in both production and development based software development environments Exposure to writing project related documents including project, risk, communication and requirements plans as well SDLC documents Experience using the following tools: MS Project or other project management scheduling tools MS Visio or other network/flowchart tools and SharePoint, MS Office experience A working knowledge of the SDLC, Agile methodology, web and software development principles is required Excellent attention to detail as well as excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to interface with all levels of management Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills Ability to work well independently or in a team setting Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree required Preferable PMP Certification and/or ACP or SCM Working knowledge of PMI standards We actively practice the philosophy that empowered employees make successful teams. That's why we strive to put employees in positions where they can grow, both personally and professionally. CollabraLink offers a full suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Federal Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more. CollabraLink is a fast growing CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3, 8(a) Small Business professional services firm. Founded in 2003, CollabraLink has long established ourselves as a value-add partner assisting our customers in solving their most difficult problems. We bring expertise across a wide variety of IT and Mission Support services driving significant results for our customers. PI99496442

The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado and on the Wye River of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also maintains offices in New York City and has an international network of partners. The Sports & Society Program The mission of the Sports & Society Program is to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue and inspire solutions that help sports serve the public interest. The program provides a venue for thought leadership where knowledge can be deepened and breakthrough strategies explored on a range of issues. Project Play An initiative of the Sports & Society Program, Project Play provides stakeholders with opportunities to build healthy communities through sports, starting with access to a quality sport activity for all children. We develop, apply and share knowledge that can be used to mobilize stakeholders from the national to local levels. Our work has been used by many organizations, from professional leagues to media companies, grassroots providers to community foundations, to introduce programs or shape youth strategies related to sports. More on Project Play here . Basic Function Working closely with the Program Manager, the Project Associate is responsible for driving the high-quality execution of the second phase of work between the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program and regional partners in Southeast Michigan, Western New York, and Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. The second phase of work flows from the first, which saw the Aspen Institute produce State of Play reports, one per region. The reports, released June 2017, amounted to the nation’s first-ever analyses of how well discrete regions are serving the health needs of kids and communities through sport (reports available online at www.rcwjrf.org/stateofplay). Now, using the reports as a foundation and Project Play as a framework, the Aspen Institute, in conjunction with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, and Rochester Area Community Foundation, with the support of local task forces, aim to activate, growing access to sport for youth (through age 17) across the 18-county focus area (7 in Southeast Michigan, 8 in Western New York, and 3 in Greater Rochester). This is at its core a coordination and technical support position with requirements to be the day-to-day lead for a first-of-its-kind, multi-regional effort, including building relationships with internal and external partners; assisting with preparing and executing against multi-year work plans; planning, executing, and facilitating meetings of a variety of styles; thinking critically and nimbly about how to achieve measurable success; researching case studies/best practices and relevant models; drafting concept notes and annual reports; assisting with strategy for the initiatives’ communications; and integrating the initiative into Project Play broadly. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate regional efforts, including drafting and executing process and strategy for three-year plan Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Create agendas, coordinate, and facilitate group calls and in-person meetings of a variety of sizes and types; develop summary reports and related materials; ensure that next steps from each meeting and call are identified, and follow-ups are tracked and completed Provide routine updates to key stakeholders on initiative progress, successes, and challenges Assist with creation of tools and resources to support local stakeholders Research best practices and relevant models Draft concept notes and annual reports Integrate this regional work into other relevant Project Play and Aspen Institute initiatives Perform financial, administrative, and communications-related duties as they pertain to the above and arise Assist with preparing funder and other reports, as well as miscellaneous correspondence, as appropriate and necessary Work with appropriate Aspen staff to maintain the program’s information on the Aspen website and Project Play microsites Communication Assist with preparing funder and other reports, as well as miscellaneous correspondence, as appropriate and necessary Work with appropriate Aspen staff to maintain the program’s information on the Aspen website and Project Play microsites Principal Interactions Works closely with Program staff, reporting to the Program Manager. Routinely interacts with program and Project Play stakeholders and handles outside requests for information. Knowledge, Education and Experience The successful candidate will possess the following skills and/or attributes: Bachelor’s degree At least three years of related experience; knowledge/experience in Southeast Michigan and/or Western New York a strong plus Have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and research skills The ability to focus on multiple aspects of the project at a given time while maintaining the long-term vision High emotional intelligence and strong meeting planning and facilitating skills Ability to think strategically and creatively, tackling challenges with enthusiasm, while acting on and integrating the vision of others; proven experience in leading or supporting Collective Impact initiatives a plus Excellent computer and administrative skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, Web research, Dropbox. Experience with HTML, development of digital products, and an eye for design helpful. Ability to self-motivate and be the ultimate team player and eager to learn Be meticulously detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Have a passion for increasing access to sports for all youth in America with an emphasis on the most under-served populations Ability to travel, at times with frequency Submission In addition to a resume and cover letter, please submit a PDF or Word Document with answers to the below three questions (250 words max/each): 1) Please describe a time when you rallied and organized disparate parties around a key initiative, the results achieved, and the process you used to achieve those results. 2) What is your style of leadership and communication when facilitating meetings and roundtable discussions? 3) How is Collective Impact different from collaboration? PI99493207

Department: ANDE Location: Washington, DC The Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also maintains offices in New York City and has an international network of partners. The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a program within the Aspen Institute. ANDE is a global membership network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs will create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits. Ultimately, we believe that SGBs can help lift countries out of poverty. Launched with 34 members in 2009, ANDE now comprises over 250 members who collectively operate in more than 150 countries. ANDE is looking for a Finance Analyst, based in our Washington, DC office. Position Description You are a whiz at excel, who loves painting a picture and telling a story through numbers. You can create complex budgets and financial analysis in such a way that program staff can easily use the tools to make decisions and guide resources. If precision and accuracy were an Olympic sport, you’d have a gold medal. You can do currency conversions in your sleep, and are a master at understanding and explaining currency fluctuations. There is no accounting challenge too complex to resolve and in fact, you get energy from finding not only the answer but the answer that saves money. You think of finances as the greatest puzzle to piece together and are driven by seeing the final picture that emerges. The Finance Analyst will report to the Finance Manager and is responsible for leading all aspects of regional chapter financial management. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of general accounting and finance practices, excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation and a proactive work style. The candidate will be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships among internal staff and external contacts, as well as possess the ability to quickly establish credibility. Role Focus The primary role of the Finance Analyst will be to oversee financial management of the eight regional chapters. Specifically, the Analyst: oversees chapter yearly budgeting process and assists with financial forecasting and cashflow reviews quarterly regional chapter financial reporting templates (resolving accounting discrepancies, reviewing bank account reconciliations, grant agreement compliance) ensures regional chapter expenditures are within established budget parameters oversees chapter grant financial reporting tracks the transfer of funds between the headquarters office and chapters manages labor allocations for all chapters as well as assist with program wide allocations prepares quarterly, and annual financial reports as required maintains program accounting policies and procedures manual assists with proposal costing and ad hoc financial analysis, as needed Role Experience The ideal candidate for this position will have: 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Business Administration or related field Technical experience with grants award accounting issues. Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts. Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Non-profit accounting experience preferred. Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working in multiple currencies at once. The candidate will self-identify with and/or have previously thrived in an environment that aligns with ANDE’s Values. At ANDE we: are motivated by the urgency of the global challenges we are trying to address embrace diverse experiences and perspectives value community and collaborative action leverage limited resources for maximum impact work hard and have fun! Application Instructions - please submit a cover letter and resume through the online portal. Applications without cover letter and salary expectations will not be considered. PI99493195

IREX AA/EOE/M/F/D/V Program Associate International • Amman, Jordan DATE REVISED : September 19, 2017 FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt GRADE : Two POSITION TITLE: Program Associate REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Regional Assistance Program LOCATION: Amman, Jordan ABOUT IREX: IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $80 million and a staff of 4 00 professionals worldwide. POSITION SUMMARY : T he Program Associate, as part of the Regional Assistance Program 2 (RAP 2 ) , will provide technical and financial support to organizations and individuals advancing political, economic and social reform across the Middle East and North Africa. A full-time position located in Amman, Jordan, the Program Associate will p rovide effective and efficient support to the program team to e nsure smooth program delivery. This includes administrative, logistical and information management assistance to the Program Manager and other team members, as well as planning and coordination of project activities . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Assist program manager in preparing and formatting documents, including reports and PowerPoint presentations Develop and maintain an effici ent filing system for the project Maintain a tracking system of responses to RAP II calls for proposals Media monitoring and research Non-technical translation Arrang e meetings and provide administrative and logistical support to IREX Jordan and RAP II Review subgrantees' programmatic reports as assigned Liaise with finance and partners as needed, and provide support for i K now record keeping Maintain and update team's databases and mailing lists Perform such other duties as may be assigned SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree, with a t least one year of field experience in working with CSOs or community based NGOs; Strong experience in monitoring, reporting and evaluating multiple activities simultaneously; Fluency in Arabic and ability to communicate professionally in English required ; Proficiency in French preferred TO APPLY Please send cover letter and detailed CV to mena-rap@irex.org . Please indicat e in the subject field: "RAP 2 Program Assistant ". D eadline for applications is 1 October 2017. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE AA/EOE/M/F PI99493735

Institute of International Education IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities. Organizational Department: Innovation and Knowledge Management Schedule: Full Time Education: Bachelor's Degree Career Level: Specialist Location: Chicago IL - Chicago, IL 60602 US NY UN Plaza - New York, NY 10017 US (Primary) Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US Job Description: This Technical Systems Analyst is the subject matter expert (SME) and key driver for major projects within the Pre-Participant suite of systems as part of IIE's overall system architecture vision. The Systems Analyst designs and drives enhancement and optimization initiatives, system decommissioning and conversion efforts to enable maximum utilization of the Pre-Participant suite of systems for IIE's business strategy. This individual is also responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor relationships for the suite of Pre-Participant systems. Essential Functions Identifies, designs and implements system configuration changes for major enhancement efforts in support of business requirements and objectives; works with the Information Technology (IT) department or vendor developer to develop changes to core code, logic or database structure as needed to support these changes. Executes change management protocol and maintains all documentation, ensuring compliance with standard change management procedures. Researches and establishes plans to decommission systems at end of lifecycle; manages conversion process to migrate data and processes from retiring systems to advancing technology. Designs and documents system suite and enhancements for proposals and new program onboarding in collaboration with Institutional Development, Client Engagement and Program Delivery. Develops, tests and maintains business continuity plans for assigned systems, in coordination with IT and vendor technical support. Develops and maintains system suite documentation and architecture design documents. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience : Requires a Bachelor's degree in order to apply a working knowledge of the theories and principles in a specialized field or work discipline. Requires at least five years of related experience. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requires at least five years of programming or database administration and 3 years of project management Three (3) plus years of technical or configuration expertise with Hobsons Radius, Salesforce, TargetX or similar online CRM/Application systems. Experience in leading the translation of business processes and requirements into function specifications and process flows in structured tools (Visio). Experience with system maintenance and software development lifecycle management; strong experience designing and implementing system enhancements. Experience with project management using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience using Tableau, PowerBI or similar Business Intelligence/Analytics reporting tool. Working knowledge of scholarship management and international education data structures a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Non-standard hours including weekends and evenings may be required. Work Conditions & Physical Demands: Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IIE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Travel: Less than 10% PI99493812

The Economist Group The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or age. The Economist Group requests priority referrals of Protected Veterans for this job opening, and all other externally posted company employment opportunities. ID 2017-4119 Job Locations United States-DC-Washington Function Communications Introduction Washington's CQ Roll Call brings up-to-date news, analysis and insights to senior decision-makers on Capitol Hill. This trusted source of unbiased, impartial information provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. Through more than 40 print and online products, CQ Roll Call keeps readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis covering every legislative action in Congress with breaking news, bill tracking, and member profiles and offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation. CQ Roll Call's parent, The Economist Group, is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. The brands are bound together by their objective opinion and original insight in support of economic, political and democratic freedom around the world. We are seeking a booker and external communications professional for the newsroom. Accountabilities In the role you would be expected to: Pitch and book CQ and Roll Call's talented and well-sourced reporters and editors for TV shows, radio stations, podcasts, panels, and speaking opportunities. We seek to expand the viewership/audience of existing and potential CQ subscribers and Roll Call readers. Leverage existing - and build new - contacts for both newsroom brands at major networks and niche inside-Washington news organizations and shows. Tasks include overhauling our media list and keeping it up to date. Help us promote our products - and their upgrades - via our experts and our content Create and manage an external communication plan that includes measurable goals for newsroom media placements, content partnerships, event partnerships and event appearances Write and manage an external newsletter showcasing CQ and Roll Call reporting Work closely with a newsroom engagement strategist on social media plans for external communication and media appearances Work with internal teams to develop innovative ways to showcase newsroom expertise to general public and target audiences Experience, skills and professional attributes To succeed in the role you must have: Significant previous experience placing talent at influential news programs, including booking experience at a network or major news outlet A network of strong relationships at influential news outlets and key influential organizations around Washington An understanding of the fundamentals of journalistic ethics Knowledge of the inner workings of Washington and specifically Congress Communications skills to build and maintain relationships with reporters and editors for CQ and Roll Call Strong writing skills to compile informative, concise pitches and effective strategy To succeed in the role you must be able to demonstrate: Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced newsroom A passion and appreciation for quality, non-partisan journalism Assertiveness to negotiate agreements with external organizations and the confidence and chops to promote content and resources The ability to both build consensus and make decisions The ability to manage competing deadlines Experience embracing and driving change to build new things A breaking news metabolism, combined with focus and organization skills to deliver longer-term projects Experience coaching talent for on-camera appearances is a plus If this role matches your skills, experience and motivations then please submit your CV with a covering note identifying why you feel you would be a great addition to the team along with your salary expectations. In return, we provide a supportive and progressive environment with a wide range of opportunities for you to grow both personally and professionally. PI99496330

United Bank United Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer.Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluatedwithout regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion,gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteranstatus, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or anyother protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to theperformance of the work involved. Job ID  2017-2919 # of Openings  1 Job Locations  US-DC-Washington Posted Date  9/20/2017 Category  Retail Market/Branch  Washington DC - Georgetown Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY: The Sales & Service Representative provides professional, courteous and prompt service to all customers, has a strong knowledge of Bank products and services, recommends appropriate financial products and services to customers, and refers customers to investment and loan representatives regarding additional services provided by the Bank. May perform all phases of Sales Associate operations as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Keeps up-to-date on Bank products and services to effectively provide financial solutions to customers. Effectively profiles customers, opens accounts, and cross-sells appropriate Bank products and services; Takes responsibility in meeting monthly branch and/or individual scorecard goals on a consistent basis by monitoring self-performance and following action plans; Ensures delivery of excellent customer service throughout the Bank by adhering to sales and @ your service standards and protocols; Has knowledge and complies with Bank security and operating policies and procedures, as well as compliance regulations, including KYC, OFAC, CIP, and customer privacy policy; Adheres to cash differences/controllable losses policy; Maintains dual control on all vaults/safes containing cash/negotiables, if applicable; Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience required Ability to demonstrate a sales oriented professional demeanor Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Very well organized and ability to deal with multiple priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Previous banking experience a plus; an understanding and working knowledge of appropriate core banking applications KEY COMPETENCIES: Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Dependability (Attendance & Punctuality) Task Management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components. Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization. Ability to observe, perceive, identify, and translate data Overview: With over 175 years of experience, United Bank is one of the region's premier banks with locations in West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. A subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc., with dual headquarters in Washington, DC and Charleston, WV, we are a full service financial institution with over $19 billion in assets. At United Bank, our people are our greatest asset. Our company is a perfect fit for hard-working, driven individuals as we provide a culture that is entrepreneurial, efficient, relationship-based and service-oriented. United is proud of our record of growth and our commitment to service - not only to our customers, but also to the communities in which we live and work. United encourages our employees to become involved in the community and in professional activities, and we provide continued training and other support to help all employees achieve their full potential. PI99483921

The Aspen Institute , founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry into critical issues of the day. The Institute is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG), a policy program of the Aspen Institute, is a nonpartisan forum in which preeminent experts and policymakers explore the most pressing foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States. The Strategy Group convenes annually in Aspen, Colorado, as well as various international locations, to hold strategic discussions on issues that affect American interests at home and abroad. The ASG launched the Brent Scowcroft Award Fellowship (BSAF), a paid internship program, in recognition of ASG Chair Emeritus General Brent Scowcroft’s dedication to the ASG over the years, as well as his legacy of distinguished public service. Now in its 14th year, the six-month fellowship is designed to provide the first stepping stone for recent graduates with a keen interest in national security and foreign policy by way of direct exposure to the types of critical, thoughtful, and bipartisan discussions that characterize the ASG’s dialogues. Basic Function: This ASG fellowship is set in a collaborative, small-team, and fast-paced environment. As the team prepares for each meeting, the ASG entrusts its BSAF fellows with a high level of responsibility. Therefore, we seek candidates with the ability to work both efficiently as part of a team and independently to ensure the success of the ASG’s various activities. Please note that while the fellowship is temporary in nature, fellows are required to work full time. Fellowship for September 2017– February 2017 (Six months) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Deputy Director and Special Projects Officer, provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support in preparation for various meetings, namely the Aspen Ministers Forum; and the ASG’s track II dialogues with China, India, and Brazil Generate conference materials and manage information vital to conference planning Draft correspondence for communication with meeting participants and outside vendors Conduct background research and proofread written materials and publications Assist in the writing of grant proposals and reports Desired Qualifications: Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized Ability to work as a team player within a small-team environment; Ability to multi-task and take initiative in problem solving; Strong work ethic, with a keen understanding of protocol Excellent communication and writing skills Proficiency with, or easy ability to learn, tools such as Adobe InDesign, Concur, mail merge, and WordPress; Social media tools such as Canva, Twitter, TweetDeck; Event registration/survey tools such as Wufoo Prior office experience, especially in events management, is preferred but not required Outstanding academic record in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Economics, etc., along with a long-term interest in working in the field of U.S. foreign policy, is desirable To Apply: The Aspen Strategy Group strongly encourages candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply. Please submit the following materials: 1) a resume (listing at least two referees’ contact information) 2) a cover letter 3) a writing sample (no longer than 5 pages). Please note that the fellowship will commence in September 2017 and come to an end upon completion of 1000 work hours or six months, whichever comes first. PI99478830

Department: EOP Location: Washington, DC The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also maintains offices in New York City and has an international network of partners. The Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) advances promising strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income Americans connect to and thrive in a changing economy. Over its 25 years of work, For more information, visit https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/economic-opportunities-program/. The Workforce Strategies Initiative (WSI) identifies and advances strategies that help low-income Americans gain ground in today's labor market. To that end, WSI conducts evaluations and engages in applied research, facilitates dialogue, disseminates findings, and shares new ideas. For more information, visit https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/economic-opportunities-program/workforce-strategies-initiative/. Basic Function The Economic Opportunities Program’s Workforce Strategies Initiative seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented research intern for fall of 2017, with an option to extend to spring 2018. The research intern will provide support to the WSI team on a range of research activities, including site visits and interviews, background research, and writing and editing of written products (including interview notes, meeting summaries and research reports). The research intern will also provide administrative support for research activities, including coordinating meetings, scheduling site visits, and organizing research materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support WSI staff in development of site visit plans, interview and focus group protocols, and other data collection tools Take notes, transcribe recorded interviews, and draft interview/meeting summaries Conduct background research on specific topics as requested Assist with site visit planning, meeting coordination, scheduling, and document organization Perform basic analysis in MS Excel Assist with event-related tasks as needed Principal Interactions Works with members of the EOP team, primarily the WSI research team. Knowledge, Education, and Experience Undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student in relevant field (e.g., public policy, urban or regional planning, sociology, economics, or related fields) Demonstrated interest in expanding economic opportunity for low- and moderate income Americans Excellent oral and written communications skills, including strong attention to detail Outstanding organizational skills, with emphasis on the ability to plan, organize, and make progress on multiple activities simultaneously Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Basic data analysis skills (experience with MS Excel) Team player who can also work independently and be a self-starter Knowledge of and adherence to professional ethics Proficient at typing without looking at the keyboard (touch-typing) Level of Authority Non-supervisory position No budgetary authority Travel Some travel may be required PI99478867

The Aspen Institute , founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry into critical issues of the day. The Institute is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Aspen Global Leadership Network is a growing, worldwide community of entrepreneurial leaders from business, government and the nonprofit sector — currently more than 2,500 Fellows from over 50 countries — who share a commitment to enlightened leadership and to using their extraordinary creativity, energy and resources to tackle the foremost societal challenges of our times. All share the common experience of participating in one of the Aspen Institute’s various leadership Fellowships. The Finance Leaders Fellowship, launched in 2016, is a two-year Fellowship designed to forge a global network of high-integrity, finance leaders who are deeply committed to each other and the betterment of society. The program leverages the Aspen Institute’s method of text-based dialog through attendance at seminars with a class of Fellows in a confidential setting. The Fellowship was co-founded by Finance Leaders Fellow, Ranji Nagaswami, CEO of Hirtle Callaghan and Christopher Varelas, Founding Partner of Riverwood Capital with founding sponsorship from CFA Institute and other generous individual donors. Basic Function: The Program Coordinator works as part of a team alongside the Managing Director and the Program Associate to organize program seminars and special events, develop and distribute correspondence and materials, work with online tools to manage data, and provide general administrative support. Responsibilities include coordination of seminar activities, onboarding and relationships with Fellow’s Assistants, and corresponding regularly with Finance Leaders Fellowship constituents. This individual will be in charge of maintaining multiple social media platforms for active Fellows. In addition, she/he will take a leading role in managing logistics for regional events throughout the year. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Seminar and Event Coordination: Plan and arrange seminar schedules, meals, hotel accommodations, ground transport, meeting space, AV requirements as needed. Lead seminar support staff to implement Finance Leaders Fellowship seminars throughout the year. Correspond with Fellows, moderators, overseers and staff on seminar/meeting details to ensure full participation. Travel to conference sites and provide staffing as needed. Ensure that vendors, moderators and others receive payment/reimbursement immediately after the seminar Plan and support alumni reunions, regional events, and ongoing activities for current and graduated Fellows, including dinners, receptions, and topical dialogues as needed. Create a relationship management program for Fellows’ Assistants. Other duties as required at the time of the seminars. Active Fellow Communication: Manage social media platforms for the active Fellow classes as well as encourage Fellows to participate and post regular and relevant content. Contribute to newsletters and social media features. Distribute to Fellows and others. Create and champion initiatives based on data and anecdotal experience for the purpose of connecting the Fellows. Provide input in the creation of Program marketing materials and online resources. Create personalized connections to active Fellows during their two-year Fellowship. Financial and Governance Responsibilities: Maintain financial records and receipts for Finance Leaders Fellowship Seminar and Event expenses. Review monthly reports for accuracy. Process invoices, expenses, reimbursements, etc. in a timely manner Ensure that gifts to the Program are recognized in a timely manner. Identify in-kind donations and support for seminar and alumni engagement activities. Coordinate with the AGLN core team to ensure knowledge and adherence to Institute guidelines and standards. Administrative Responsibilities: Compose letters, email, online newsletters, reports, forms and similar items. Coordinate travel, meetings, and logistics for program constituents (Staff, Fellows, Moderators, Overseers). Maintain Fellowship data, including web content, Salesforce, Outlook, and other associated programs. Ensure Fellowship website content is up-to-date and accurate. Maintain communications through email, phone, mail, social network sites and with other Aspen programs. Ensure that all seminar materials are maintained, inventoried, and constantly updated for each year. Contribute to AGLN team collaboration and other duties as assigned. Principal Interactions: Managing Director, Program Associate Current and graduated Fellows Nominees and Nominators Aspen Global Leadership Network Team and other Aspen Institute staff Finance Leaders Fellowship Moderators Qualities: The Program Coordinator must: Be dynamic, handling multiple tasks at once. Care deeply about personal interactions and Fellow experience. Understand the power of social media to connect Fellows across lines of common interest, project goals and programs, and can manage and create content to keep those platforms current and engaging. Use the rapidly developing sphere of web tools to manage data. Maintain multiple levels of Fellowship data: Fellow bios, contact information and Venture updates. Coordinate travel, vendors, hotels, and other arrangements for seminars and regional meetings. Manage logistics during seminars and events. Negotiate contracts with vendors and hotels to ensure that Fellowship needs are a priority and that budget constraints are understood. Be personable, professional, mature and helpful. Knowledge, Education and Experience: Personable, professional, mature, and helpful Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail Open communication style and 100% reliable Efficient and creative problem solver Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficiency in Word, Excel, Salesforce, Outlook and other database programs Aptitude for using web-based tools, including social networking programs, conferencing tools, and other media to keep Fellows engaged Ability to handle multiple, often complex, tasks at one time Ability to travel an average of 3-4 weeks per year or more as needed Bachelor’s degree required Event organization, administrative experience, intellectual curiosity, and good humor a plus Level of Authority: No budgetary authority Non-supervisory position. PI99478841

Altarum Institute # Positions 1 Location US-DC Years Experience .. Category Current Opening Overview Altarum is excited to announce that our Communications and Public Affairs team, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a public relations specialist to help build the organization's brand and profile through strategic media outreach, digital and creative strategies, thought leadership, and general support. Join a high-performing and collaborative communications and public affairs team at Altarum , a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a better, more sustainable future through ideas and action that transform American health and healthcare. With its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and an office in downtown Washington, D.C., Altarum is addressing the greatest healthcare challenges-from sustainable health spending and payment reform to the opioid crisis and consumer choice-with some of the most influential thinkers, foundations, government institutions, and corporations in healthcare. Responsibilities Media relations. Monitor news media, identify and proactively pitch story ideas, develop relationships with healthcare journalists, prepare briefing materials for spokespersons, and capture media metrics and prepare reports. Writing. Write press releases, blog posts, website content, and marketing materials such as brochures, event invitations, FAQs, white papers and fact sheets. Public affairs. Monitor healthcare policy and legislation. Prepare briefing materials for Altarum staff in advance of meetings or events on the Hill. Events. Provide logistics support to Altarum policy and research programs in convening thought leaders. Digital. Collaborate with Communications and Public Affairs team to integrate media and policy activity into social media outreach. Help ensure content on Altarum.org is fresh, relevant and compelling by creating new content and updating the site regularly. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as journalism, political science, history, humanities, or communications. 3 - 5 years of experience in a public relations role. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership. Solid understanding of healthcare policy, institutions, issues and media. Ability to exercise sound judgement when developing communications strategy and messaging on sensitive issues. Experience using a content management system, such as Word Press, to upload and format website content. Collaborative, flexible and proactive work style. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines. Culture and Benefits: Collaborative and supportive team; dynamic environment that emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, excellence and teamwork. Meaningful, interesting and challenging work. Outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (5% employer contribution), a flexible work environment that supports telework, and much more. Altarum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. PI99484770

Dow Jones & Co. Requisition ID 2017-29462 Job Locations USA-DC-WASHINGTON Job Function News/Editorial Business Area NEWS/WSJ Job Area1 News Job Area2 .. Job Description: The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced journalist to help direct its global political coverage. This editor will shape and shepherd coverage from Journal reporters around the world on all aspects of politics. Strong reporting skills are essential, as is expert knowledge of a wide variety of economic and political subjects. The deputy will be expected to juggle a mix of breaking news and longer-term enterprise pieces, and deliver the highest quality journalism across platforms. Company Overview: The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 36 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets PI99479776

The Economist Group The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or age. The Economist Group requests priority referrals of Protected Veterans for this job opening, and all other externally posted company employment opportunities. ID 2017-4115 Job Locations United States-DC-Washington Function Consultant Introduction The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) sets the global standard for providing strategic analysis in matters of public policy for governments, NGOs, companies and international institutions in more than 200 countries. EIU's expertise in country analysis, macroeconomic principles and forecasting methodologies has provided decision makers with critical information since 1946. We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant, Americas - Public Policy, Economics and Politics (PPEP) - who will work with the Regional Director and the rest of the research team to grow our Public Policy research consulting business across the Americas. This will include working with the sales team to promote our research capabilities, as well as working directly with clients to define and deliver their requirements. The Senior Consultant will manage other members of the team, as well as a number of client projects, providing his/her own research input as well as managing contributions from inside the Economist Intelligence Unit and from external researchers. This will include project management responsibility for single client and multi-client research projects being delivered for clients. Accountabilities In this role you will be expected to: Oversee the activities of more junior members of the PPEP team, guiding and monitoring their performance and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to a high standard Conceptualise client projects and develop methodologies and research techniques appropriate to the tasks at hand. Prepare and deliver research inputs and reports for client projects, including economic analysis, forecasting models, benchmarking models, data collection, interpretation, analysis and presentations Directly manage individual research projects, dealing with all aspects of project delivery such as writing, editing, cost control, client relations and contributor management Present interim project status and final project deliverables to clients Work closely with clients to develop repeat and renewal projects, taking full responsibility for the business development process from initial outreach to contract drafting, and contributing to team revenue targets Work with the PPEP sales team and consultant colleagues in the region to prepare scoping documents and proposals for potential clients, meet with customers, and help to interpret their research requirements Help identify new areas of business for PPEP, based on our skills and experience in public policy, benchmarking, risk assessments, political and economic analysis, scenario work, and economic modelling and forecasting Assist in training sales and consultant colleagues in the demonstration of our capabilities to clients Coach, train and mentor other team members in matters of career and personal development Develop methods and approaches for research that will help to scale up the PPEP business and to ensure consistent quality of output Work with the Economics Unit, Country Analysts and other parts of the Economist Intelligence Unit, including Media Businesses and Thought Leadership. to secure their input to PPEP research projects and their support in product development Help build and manage a network of external contributors to be employed in delivering PPEP projects To succeed in this role you will demonstrate: Effective team management and resource allocation Excellent research / analysis quality Achievement of agreed revenue and contribution targets for own projects The ability to deliver research projects with strict deadlines and within budget Generation of repeat business from satisfied clients Maintenance of effective relationships with other parts of the Economist Intelligence Unit, including Sales, Country Analysis, and Thought Leadership/Content Solutions Capability of working on complex projects under tight time frames Experience, skills and professional attributes To succeed in this role you will have: Relevant degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations or related subject Masters degree in related field desired Excellent fluency in Spanish (preferred native speaker) Prior work in consulting, public and government policy, development economics, business and political analysis Client management experience Staff and/or vendor management experience Experience dealing with and presenting to senior-level executives Good understanding of international business, industry and geopolitical issues Excellent business, economics, research and writing skills Good understanding of international business, government affairs, industry and management issues Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel Excellent English An outstanding project management track record Good communication and presentation skills Confidence and diplomatic skills to handle unfamiliar topics and difficult clients If this role matches your skills, experience and motivations then please submit your CV with a covering note identifying why you feel you would be a great addition to the team along with your salary expectations. In return, we provide a supportive and progressive environment with a wide range of opportunities for you to grow both personally and professionally. PI99482413

B. F. Saul Company EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability. Location Washington, DC ID 2017-1235 Overview Park Van Ness Luxury Apartments located on Connecticut Ave in NW DC is looking for two full-time Concerige employees to join their dynamic team! Park Van Ness is a brand new building which opened in Spring of 2016 (www.parkvanness.com). Located close to the metro on the red line, this position offers a full medical and 401k benefits package, tuition reimbursement, free parking or metro benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of a stable, well established company, the B. F. Saul Company. Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, the Concierge will be responsible for providing superior customer service at the front desk for all residents, visitors and vendors. This fulltime position is for Monday through Friday 11pm-7am. Please do not apply if you cannot work one of these shifts. Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities will include: Have a gracious approach to all activities Present a professional image at all times Greet and respond to resident requests and inquires Work to address resident concerns in accordance with the company's customer service standards Ensure that only authorized individuals enter the building Manage multiple phone lines and direct them to the appropriate destination Assist with resident packages and mail Qualifications & Skills Desired Skills: Able to work under pressure Organized and detailed oriented with excellent follow-through skills Flexible attitude and adapt quickly to various situations Work independently Positive attitude Strong written, verbal and computer skills Ability to assess a situation, show good judgment and resolve conflicts Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Related experience as a concierge, leasing, resident services or a strong customer service background Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer Knowledge of Yardi is a plus Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled PI99473122

United Bank United Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer.Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluatedwithout regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion,gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteranstatus, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or anyother protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to theperformance of the work involved. Job ID  2017-2989 # of Openings  1 Job Locations  US-DC-Washington Posted Date  9/19/2017 Category  Retail Market/Branch  Washington DC - U St Responsibilities: The Sales Associate is responsible for performing daily branch and customer service duties; providing customers with efficient and accurate transaction processing; promoting business by providing quality customer service and handling routine customer inquiries; providing customer referrals for products and services on a daily basis and have the ability and desire to interact in a team environment and be willing to contribute to the team efforts. RESPONSIBILITIES Operate with accuracy and efficiency the appropriate core banking systems and a sales associate window as follows: Accept deposits, verify cash deposits, endorsements and comply with Regulation CC requirements and bank deposit policies. Accept payments for all loans/lines of credit. Process the redemption of U.S. Savings Bonds. Process night depository, ATM and mail deposits, if applicable. Provide additional customer services including processing/issuance of official bank checks and credit card cash advances Balance assigned cash daily and maintains strict adherence to security procedures and sole control of cash drawer and assigned cash limits Adhere to cash differences/controllable losses policy Identify customers, by understanding and obtaining proper documentation of identification, obtains and/or verifies endorsements/payees, cash, and checks/withdrawals/transfers and obtains supervisor approval for authorization at bank-established cash limits, including the determination of the availability of sufficient funds, exclusion of stop payments and holds Verify signatures and account ownership as required. Exercises discretion, judgment, and initiative regarding transaction problems and inquiries Comply with all department and company policies, procedures and overall security; Prepare mandatory currency transaction reports and monetary instrument logs in compliance with Bank Secrecy Act regulations, including adhering to KYC, OFAC, and Information Security policies and procedures. Contribute to the responsibility in meeting monthly branch and/or individual scorecard goals on a consistent basis by monitoring self-performance and following action plans Ensure delivery of excellent customer service throughout the Bank by adhering to sales and @ your servicestandards . May be responsible for branch opening/closing procedures May escort customers to safe deposit boxes in accordance with the Bank's safe deposit box policy and security procedures May assist in opening/closing of branch vaults under dual control As needed, order, receive, verify, and distribute cash in accordance with bank policy Promote and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external customers Contribute to the fulfillment of the Bank's objectives and goals by performing as a team member in allocating and coordinating the workflow Responsible for keeping current and being knowledgeable in order to communicate the Bank's products and services to clients. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Successful completion of the Bank's in-house Sales Associate Training Program. Previous customer service contact experience is highly desired. Ability to demonstrate a sales oriented professional demeanor Excellent communication skills Experience in handling money preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel) required Understanding and working knowledge of appropriate core banking system is a plus Detailed oriented; Strong interpersonal skills; Professionalism and confidentiality is essential KEY COMPETENCIES: Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Dependability (Attendance & Punctuality) Task Management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components. Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization. Ability to observe, perceive, identify, and translate data Overview: With over 175 years of experience, United Bank is one of the region's premier banks with locations in West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. A subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc., with dual headquarters in Washington, DC and Charleston, WV, we are a full service financial institution with over $19 billion in assets. At United Bank, our people are our greatest asset. Our company is a perfect fit for hard-working, driven individuals as we provide a culture that is entrepreneurial, efficient, relationship-based and service-oriented. United is proud of our record of growth and our commitment to service - not only to our customers, but also to the communities in which we live and work. United encourages our employees to become involved in the community and in professional activities, and we provide continued training and other support to help all employees achieve their full potential. PI99470195