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Career Connection is the UWAA's online database. Available to UW students and UWAA members, the database contains contact information for alumni interested in supporting the career development of their fellow graduates.

Visit the UWAA's Career Connections web site for more information on this exciting opportunity to stay connected.

Job Postings

Public Relations at IntegrityID

Posted: October 24, 2011

A unique Internet-based startup company is looking for a person to lead their PR effort. This is an opportunity to get in on bottom floor of a first in its category startup, in the country. The candidate MUST have a degree in communications with a focus on public relations; and have some real world experience in the PR industry. We would also consider a graduating senior majoring in Communication who has held one or more PR internships. An understanding of how to utilize social media, instead of or in addition to traditional PR, is a strong plus, hands-on experience is even better. This person must be a self-starter, able to work effectively with minimum direction, must be a power user in Microsoft office and have excellent written and verbal skills. This position will involve direct communication with all media, pitching and building relationships with media, writing feature stories, developing and managing media databases, press release and distribution and direct follow up with the press. This is a hands-on position and requires a highly motivated individual who is looking to make public relations their career.

This position is a paid position – pay will be via stock in the company. Required hours = minimum of 10 up to 20.

Interested people can submit their information/resume to lynn@integrityid.com.

Account Manager at Patient Health Perspectives, LLC

Posted: October 24, 2011

Summary

Seeking smart, energetic, hard-working, self-starter with excellent verbal and written skills, strong client management experience and strategic approach to work in a dynamic, small communications firm focused on the development of patient health advocates for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

The Account Manager oversees and participates in the recruitment, building and maintenance of voluntary patient networks and activities related to major biotechnology and pharmaceutical brands.

Reports to Vice President, Senior Account Director or Account Director

Essential Duties

This position is responsible for the recruitment, development and implementation of voluntary patient networks with strategic oversight of the day-to-day client relations and account management function for large healthcare clients. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Development and execution of network objectives;
  • Management and refinement of client relations;
  • Manage and give direction to a small team to achieve client goals;
  • Establishment of new relationships and opportunities that contribute to the broader understanding and utilization of advocacy programs for our clients.
  • Must have a proven track record of developing and maintaining excellent relationships.
  • This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to work in public relations and seeks a small, unique agency environment.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in English, Journalism, P.R. or the equivalent; Health or science degree a plus;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills (writing samples requested);
  • Skilled project manager; expertise in strategic planning and budgeting;
  • Experience developing, managing and delivering upon client expectations;
  • Skilled in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Ability to manage and mentor staff with strong focus on team development;
  • Demonstrated success in detail-intensive work;
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems;
  • Understanding of public relations and marketing program components and approaches;
  • Understands the value of individual patient advocacy to a client’s business and how to achieve measurable results;
  • "Can-do" Attitude – ability to work quickly under deadlines to meet client needs.

About HPG/HAS/PHP

Founded in October 2002, our companies deliver to clients a way to utilize an individual patient experience to advance human health. We represent biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies who are committed to featuring actual patient experience as part of their brand marketing. Our companies offer an inspiring work environment that is values-driven and results oriented. We have been recognized two years in a row as one of "Washington’s 100 Best Places to Work," by Seattle Business magazine and were ranked as the 16th largest public relations firm in the Seattle area by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Account Coordinator at Patient Health Perspectives, LLC

Posted: October 24, 2011

Summary

The Account Coordinator is involved in the support of volunteer patient networks and the day-to-day interaction with patients for pharmaceutical and biotechnology accounts. The position provides administrative support for the accounts, to help deliver great customer service to internal teams and external clients as well as ensuring the smooth running of office infrastructure and processes. The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, an interest in communications, healthcare issues and advocacy.

Reports to Account Executive, Account Manager or Account Director

Essential Duties

This position is responsible for administrative account support to the patients, clients and team. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate and support patient networks for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients;
  • Utilize Access and Excel to manage data and file management of patient information;
  • Produce weekly project status reports for the account team;
  • Research and compile data for client reporting; Draft written communications;
  • Maintain security of hard copy patient files as well as online database files;
  • Communicate with patients by phone, email correspondence and mailings;
  • Track recruitment of patients into networks;
  • Logistical support for weekly meetings, patient advocate travel, media interviews and events;
  • Design and graphic support for presentations, reports and client materials;
  • Serve as back up for office receptionist and front desk person
  • Photocopy, file, scan and organize documents, mailings and patient files;
  • Order supplies; provide phone support, and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • B.A or B.S. degree in journalism, marketing, public relations, nursing and/or public health preferred; Health or science degree a plus;
  • Exceptional organization skills; loves to multi-task;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; must have excellent phone presence;
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently as needed;
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
  • Exceptional computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access;
  • Design software experience, including Visio, Photoshop, Illustrator or others desirable;

About HPG/HAS/PHP

Founded in October 2002, our companies deliver to clients a way to utilize an individual patient experience to advance human health. We represent biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies who are committed to featuring actual patient experience as part of their brand marketing. Our companies offer an inspiring work environment that is values-driven and results oriented. We have been recognized two years in a row as one of "Washington’s 100 Best Places to Work," by Seattle Business magazine and were ranked as the 16th largest public relations firm in the Seattle area by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Senior Public Relations Specialist - UW Educational Outreach

Posted: July 14, 2011

The University of Washington Educational Outreach (UWEO) is hiring a Senior Public Relations Specialist to promote UWEO, its external brands (such as UW Professional & Continuing Education) and related programs through the development and management of successful public relations, community relations, events, and social media strategies. In addition, the PR Specialist will help UWEO management effectively promote our organization to stakeholders within the UW. For more information, please visit www.uw.edu/jobs and search for requisition 75513. For assistance, candidates may call the UWHires Help Desk: (206) 543-2544.

Bellevue School District

Posted: July 12, 2011

The Bellevue School District has the following open positions:

Apply at the Bellevue School District website >>

Market Specialist – Asia Region NBBJ – Shanghai

Posted: July 7, 2011

NBBJ is a global architecture, planning and design firm that helps companies and organizations create innovative places around the world. NBBJ's culture and design methods have attracted the attention of Fortune 500 companies, leading public and civic organizations worldwide. The firm has a long-standing history of transformational, "green" designs and is dedicated to actively pursuing sustainable solutions that contribute to a more livable world. With 750 professionals in six national and six international offices, NBBJ consistently ranks among the U.S. top five and the world's top 15 largest architectural firms.
NBBJ Architectural Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE) of NBBJ, is now interviewing for the following positions in Shanghai. Please email your resume and work samples to HRShanghai@nbbj.com. Physical copies must be mailed to Suite 2201, Wheelock Square, West Nan Jing Road, Shanghai, 200040, China. Please be sure to identify which position you are applying and associated salary preferences. For more information about NBBJ history, projects and overall design culture, please visit www.nbbj.com.

The Regional Market Specialist works directly with the Regional Market Leaders and the Asia Core Team in the development and execution of NBBJ's Asia marketing. This role is a part of the Markets team in Shanghai but requires collaboration with market leadership around the firm. This position will leverage firm wide resources to enable firm wide success of the Asia practice through the development of marketing collateral. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills. Excellent graphic design and project management skills are required.

Qualities Desired:

  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative creative environment
  • 3 + years of experience in the marketing and/or architecture/design profession is desired
  • Exceptional writing, editing, project management and research skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Communications or related field is desired
  • Must excel in Adobe Suite, InDesign, with an eye for detail
  • Possess a clear understanding of Asian culture and business practices
  • Bilingual speaking and writing skills in English and Mandarin are required
  • Responsibilities Include:
  • Proposal, Statement of Qualifications, and Interview and General Production Support
  • Proposals, qualifications & brochures - write, gather images, and produce work in collaboration with Regional Market Leaders and the building type Market Managers
  • Interviews/Presentations - preparation and support, ensure quality of overall message
  • Project Plates - assist with writing and image selection, ensure consistency
  • Collect and enter project data, and project message and project story
  • Résumés – Establish and implement a consistent process for updating studio resumes
  • Update standard narratives and NBBJ data information, as needed or requested
  • Administrate and manage data quality control in lead/prospect tracking (includes firm wide tools)
  • Collaborate with Regional Market Leaders and building type Market Managers and Image Team to develop photography needs
  • Collaborate with Communications to develop collateral material and PR awareness
  • Collaborate with Communications to identify and prepare market-specific award submittals
  • Lead in the discovery of market specific research
  • Manage market specific mailing lists
  • Miscellaneous marketing requests, journal ads, conferences, event requests – provide support and coordination

Development Director at Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

The Mountains to Sound Greenway connects natural areas, trails, working farms and forests, historic towns, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities and vibrant communities from Seattle, across the Cascade Mountains to Central Washington.

The Greenway provides easy access to recreation and nature for millions of people in the Northwest, key to the quality of life in this region.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust leads and inspires action to conserve and enhance this 1.5-million acre landscape, ensuring a long-term balance between people and nature. Founded in 1991, the Greenway Trust works to promote public land acquisitions, connect a continuous regional trail system, teach people of all ages about the importance of conserving forests and wildlife, improve recreation access, create new parks and trails, and mobilize thousands of volunteers.

The Greenway Trust coalition, with 60 Board Members representing environmental groups, businesses, governmental agencies and citizens, provides a forum where diverse public and private interests can work toward practical and sustainable solutions to balance conservation with economic prosperity.

SUMMARY

The Greenway Trust seeks a proactive, hands-on, innovative and strategic Development Director.

This position reports to the Executive Director and requires a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to motivate and support other staff, Board Members and partners in the organization's fundraising efforts. The Development Director will provide leadership to the annual and major gifts programs (including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) and carry out fundraising activities for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

The Director will work proactively with Greenway Trust leaders to build and lead a comprehensive development program to sustain this successful conservation organization, including funds for the annual operations budget, major gift campaigns and special projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish goals, objectives and strategies for all private giving efforts. Provide strategic leadership to staff and Greenway Board in designing and implementing fundraising programs to increase support. Coordinate the participation of community leaders, Board Members and friends in annual giving and major gifts fundraising activities. Manage a portfolio of prospective donors with an emphasis on major donor gifts. Identify gift prospects, develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies. Accurately track relevant information about donors and prospective donors. Prepare written proposals, informational materials, personal correspondence and other materials needed to secure support. Make proposal presentations for significant gifts and/or provide training and support to other staff or Board Members.

Specific duties include:

The Development Director will serve as the primary staff member for all fundraising activity at the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. The Director will develop strategic objectives within the priorities of the Greenway Trust and will work independently to implement and evaluate all of these efforts.

 Identify, cultivate and solicit contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.
 Build and sustain Greenway Trust relationships with donors, including one-on-one relationships and creation of special events to connect donors to the Trust's mission.
 Work closely with, and provide leadership to, the Fundraising Committee to strengthen and expand fundraising contacts, including fundraising training.
 Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising work plan to meet budget needs and grow the organization's capacity to meet its mission. Includes developing and implementing strategies for major gift and planned giving campaigns. Assess progress toward fundraising goals. Prepare annual operating budget and submit regular reports to the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee.
 Manage donor and prospect portfolios using organizational Salesforce database tracking system. Ensure appropriate and accurate tracking of and stewardship of gifts, pledges and prospects.
 Work with the Communications Manager, Volunteer Program Manager and Greenway Summer Coordinator and others to develop corporate relations. Solicit sponsorships for major Greenway events.
 Plan and carry out events for fundraising and donor recognition.
 Build relationships with foundations and assist with the writing and editing of grant proposals.
 Assume management of special projects as assigned by and in consultation with the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee.
 Conduct direct solicitations of potential donors and/or provide training and support for Greenway board members and staff to make these solicitation calls where appropriate.
 Major Gifts
 Create and implement a culture of individual giving to the Mountains to Sound
Greenway Trust
 Develop and manage a portfolio of 25+ major gift prospects ($10,000+) with the intent to solicit within a 24-month period. These prospects may be individuals, foundations, corporations and/or organizations.
 Collaborate and develop strategic plans with Greenway staff to build and foster relationships, solicit and steward major donors, as appropriate.

Position Complexities

 The Greenway Trust has a large board of directors working toward a multifaceted mission. We do work based on a broad landscape and work with people who represent a wide range of political viewpoints.
 The Development Director should work proactively with a diverse donor base with varied interests to determine themes and approaches to solicitation.
 Fundraising strategy must be proactive and aggressive to increase major and individual giving fundraising activity for the Greenway Trust.
 Organizational fundraising goals will increase as fundraising activities increase.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of experience in development including major gift and individual giving fundraising
 Superior interpersonal and communications skills
 Writing and editing ability are required
 Strong public speaking skills
 Demonstrated success working with a variety of donors
 Ability to organize, expedite and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and accurately
 A passion for helping the environment
 Familiarity with Washington State
 Team mentality and willingness to assist in all areas of the organization
 Strong computer skills including experience using electronic and online communications systems, database software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
 Non-profit experience – paid or volunteer – will be helpful
 Event management experience is preferred
 Network of professional philanthropic contacts

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

The primary work location is at the Greenway Trust office in downtown Seattle. The position will require occasional evening and weekend meetings, and some travel to locations within the 100-mile Greenway.

COMPENSATION

Salary DOE. Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, vision, vacation, transit pass and retirement plan.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to: finance@mtsgreenway.org.

The Greenway Trust is committed to hiring a skilled, dedicated and diverse work force.

Posted: May 26, 2011

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