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Legislative Reporter
Pennsylvania Legislative Services, a fast-growing legislative tracking and reporting company, is looking for a legislative reporter. Primary duties will include covering state government committee meetings and hearings, press conferences, reviewing and summarizing legislation and basic website management. Additionally, you will be the editor of our weekly Pennsylvania Bulletin report, Bullet.in.Points. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, familiarity with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.), work well in a team atmosphere, be open to extremely flexible hours and be able to multi-task. Journalism and/or state government experience is preferred, but not essential. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Please send resume, writing sample and references to personnel@mypls.com.

Posted May 2, 2008

Government Affairs Associate
Statewide children’s advocacy organization is seeking an energetic professional to assist in the development and implementation of public policy, mobilization and lobbying efforts. Strong analytical and communication skills and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in state government or government relations are required. Salary and benefit package commensurate with experience. Send resume and salary requirements by May 16th to Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, 116 Pine Street, Suite 430 Harrisburg, PA 17101 or email shenning@papartnerships.org.

Posted April 28, 2008

Communications Specialist
Statewide children’s advocacy organization is seeking an energetic professional with excellent oral, written and presentation skills to join our team. Five years of communications, journalism or public relations experience is required. Salary and benefit package commensurate with experience. Send resume and salary requirements by May 16th to Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, 116 Pine Street, Suite 430 Harrisburg, PA 17101 or email shenning@papartnerships.org.

Posted April 28, 2008

State Government Relations Representative
PA business trade association seeks lobbyist for the Harrisburg area. Duties to include: developing state legislative priorities and strategies; building effective relationships with legislators; researching, writing and delivering testimony. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Bachelor's degree and Hill experience preferred.

Send resume and salary requirements to ssterrett@manp.org

Posted March 26, 2008

Eastern Regional Representative
AOPA is seeking an individual to serve as Eastern Regional Representative. You will act as the organization's regional advocate for pilots and general aviation with state legislatures, aviation/transporation agencies, FAA/TSA field office and local governments. AOPA's Easter Region includes, MD, VA, PA, NJ, DE, OH and WV. Contact 301-695-2000 or hr@aopa.org.

Posted March 21, 2008

Internship Opportunity
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is seeking interns interested in the legislative and political process for the spring and summer.

You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or better. Must have strong research and writing skills. Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and the internet are necessary. Knowledge of Contribute Software is a plus.

If you are interested in pursuing an internship opportunity with the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO; please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Bethany Bobb @ bbobb@paaflcio.org.

Posted February 27, 2008

Government Relations Representative
Statewide advocacy organization seeks senior level government relations representative for Harrisburg location. BA/BS required--post-graduate a plus. 8-10+ years experience as legislative staff/government relations experience. Competitive salary commensurate with experience level--benefits package.

Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to GovernmentRelationsRep@yahoo.com

EOE

Posted February 14, 2008

Government Relations Coordinator
PICPA, state professional member organization seeks qualified administrative assistant to assist Government Relations (GR) activities in Harrisburg office.

Responsibilities: Maintaining VOCUS database; admin/clerical support for manager and VP; general office support; inventory & maintenance of office supplies & equipment; assisting with member inquiries; working with advocacy program; event & meeting planning.

Requirements: Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills; able to work independently in small office environment, with minimal direction; self-motivated, dependable, and trustworthy; 2-3 years of admin support.

Excellent benefits; salary commensurate w/experience. EOE. To apply e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@picpa.org. To learn more about PICPA visit www.picpa.org. No faxes or phone calls please.

Posted February 7, 2008

Government Relations
State professional association w/19,000 members, seeks qualified individual to assist in supporting government relations activities and programs in Harrisburg satellite office. Applicant must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and be able to work independently in small office environment. Some meeting planning involved. 2-3 years of administrative support experience preferred. VOCUS experience a plus. Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with experience. EOE. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@picpa.org. No faxes or phone calls, please.

Posted January 24, 2008

Legislative Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU of PA) is the state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union. Seventeen employees in three regional offices work with chapters and members to promote, defend and advance constitutional principles found in the Bill of Rights.The ACLU of PA advances those principles through litigation, legislative advocacy and community education. We are looking for a full-time Legislative Director to direct the legislative program for the state.

The Legislative Director is a member of the Management Team and reports to the Executive Director. She or he is the chief lobbyist for the ACLU of PA. and works closely with national ACLU's Washington Legislative Office in DC. In addition, the Legislative Director has responsibilities in the following areas:

• Development of statewide legislative priorities and strategies
• Effective relationship-building with legislators, staff and allies
• Research, preparation, drafting and delivery of testimony and talking points
• Media communication on legislative agenda

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Legislative Director Search, PO Box 40008, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to search@aclupa.org with the subject line "Legislative Director". Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted January 24, 2008

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Government Attorney
Government attorney with accomplished communication skills, extensive experience in regulatory, legislative, and administrative matters, and a proven track record of consensus building and creative problem solving seeks a senior position to assist Association or Association client in persuasively articulating your message to targeted decision makers. Email Address.

Posted April 21, 2008

I would like to secure a position in Government Relations. I have 7 1/2 years of experience in government relations including fundraising, lobbying on a national level, and as legislative liaison and legislative assistant on a state (Indiana) level.

I am available to start July 1, 2007, as I will be moving to the area after getting married. In addition, I have been directing a division within the Indiana Department of Labor for the last year and a half. For a copy of my resume, please email me. References and salary requirements available upon request.

Posted March 27, 2007

For the job candidate:
A 50 word "Position Wanted" ad will be posted for two months. PAGR members pay $30 for the service. Non-members pay $50.

For the employer:
There is no charge for an employer to post an ad.

Checks should be made payable to 'PAGR" and sent to:
PO Box 116, Harrisburg, PA 17108

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