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Editor/Communications Coordinator with Virginia Tech

Responsibilites: Write, edit and manage production of the quarterly SANREM CRSP and University newsletters. Work with SANREM CRSP and OIRED faculty, staff and partners to identify newsletter article topics, develop topics into articles, write articles, edit articles of others, lay out the newsletters and publish and distribute the finished newsletters on time and within budget.
- Plan and execute a communications strategy for the SANREM CRSP. This position is directly responsible for the writing and timely production of press releases, presentations, brochures, research briefs, annual reports, etc.
- Website administration: serve as the webmaster for the SANREM CRSP website. Responsible for designing, maintaining, and posting all SANREM CRSP publications on the SANREM CRSP website and for entering SANREM CRSP metadata into the on-line SANREM CRSP Knowledgebase.
- Assist in OIRED proposal research, writing and editing. Respond to frequent short-notice deadlines with on-time and accurate results.

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Public Relations Specialist with the Dept of Conservation and Recreation

DCR's Public Communications Office (PCO) is seeking a talented Public Relations Specialist to enhance external communications to help DCR achieve its mission of conserving and protecting the Commonwealth's natural and recreational resources. The successful candidate will assist with planning, developing, monitoring, evaluating and performing public relations and marketing functions that increase public understanding of and support for DCR's programs and services, with special emphasis on Planning and Recreation Resources, Natural Heritage, and Soil & Water Conservation programs and related issues. Duties include strategic communications planning and implementation; publication/AV producation and project management; writing copy, news and scripts; and promoting DCR programs and services through media contacts and publications.

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Media Relations Coordinator with the University of Virginia Center for Politics

Responsibilities: Publication of the Center's weekly Crystal Ball and other research projects. Bachelor's degree or experience in American Politics, Government, Communications, Public Relations or a related field. Experience in political analysis and website design. Good interpersonal skills a must since the position may serve as a public representative of the UVA Center for Politics.

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Marketing Specialists (2) with Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College seeks candidates for two (2) new Marketing Specialist positions.
Responsibilities: These positions will support the activities of the College's Information Center operations. Respond to incoming calls and emails and help disseminate new information to other Center staff members. Also, they will provide administrative support for the Information Center Manager. Support activities include purchase requests, supply requests, creative services requests, coordination of internal and external office communications; maintain and update the high school contacts database and other databases used in the Information Center; proactively work with campus contacts to update the events calendar; respond to web requests; assist students with SIS online features; keep inventory of the mail supplies and recruitment materials; provide supervisory support in absence of Information Center Manager; plan and attend specified recruitment events.

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Senior Environmental Education Planner with the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

Responsibilities: Will develop environmental education and public information materials and promotional items, perform related administrative duties, facilitate regional committees, develop and staff exhibits, maintain committee websites and social media, and perform research and technical studies. Applicants must possess strong communications, research, writing, analytical and computer skills. Requires a BS/BA in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations and five or more years experience. Master's and APR preferred. A position description is available at http://www.hrpdcva.gov/Employment.asp.

Resumes should be sent to Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, ATTN: Ms. Kelli Peterson, Human Resources Manager 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by 4:30 p.m. August 27, 2010. EOE

Event Information Coordinator with George Mason University

Responsibilities: The Event Information Coordinator is responsible for promoting and enhancing the positive image of George Mason University by communicating information about participation and enagagement of the public and Mason community members in campus events. Maintaining the university's event calendar system (Today@Mason); coordinating the Summer Campus Web site and listing; coordinating University Information's historical tour program; assembling and delivering the weekly campus announcements (E-Files); coordinating the use of social media and new technologies, plus new projects or program initiatives that enhance the visability of George Mason University, the division or the department is essential.

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Arlington Public Information Manager with George Mason University

The George Mason University, University Information unit within University Relations seeks a Public Information Manager for the Arlington campus.
Responsibilities:
The Arlington Public Information Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations, training and staffing scheduling of the Arlington Information Centers; collaborating with the department director and the Arlington campus management team; working effectively with other academic and administrative departments on the vision for visitors, information and customer service at the Arlington campus; developing positive relationships within the department, division and with the faculty, staff and students across all Mason campuses; managing and serving as the conduit of the internal distribution of information campus-wide to accomplish the updating of the Arlington campus Web site, phone directory, hours of operation, monitoring of a the listserv, and coordination of the online weekly announcements; and other projects, as needed.

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Senior Editor with George Mason University

The George Mason University, Office of Creative Services within University Relations seeks a dynamic, organized Senior Editor to join its operation.

Manages writing and editing of copy on strategically important sections of the Web site; manages the university magazine's presence on external social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter; coordinates the production of multimedia and the integration of social media tools, such as blogs and podcasts, for Web use to help drive traffic to university information and convey university messaging; manages a few large publications from planning to printing; edits a variety of university publications including brochures, posters and newsletters; ensures publications and Web sites adhere to university visual standards, editorial guidelines and George Mason University, Chicago or Associated Press (AP) styles; and writes feature articles for university magazines in addition to news briefs, promotional copy (including ads) and other university marketing materials.

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