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Administrative Assistant, Fresno

Walter & Wilhelm Law Group

Posted 3/4/10

Walter & Wilhelm Law Group, a local Fresno law firm, is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented person to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The ideal person will possess very strong people and computer skills and have excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal). A background in PR/marketing is preferred. The ability to interface with the media and the public is a plus. Among various administrative tasks the position will handle the coordination of the firm’s educational and community service programs. Email DeAnn Gorena for more information.

Executive Director, Fresno

Faith in Community

Posted 3/1/10

A PICO Network Staff Director, the FIC Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day to day management and operation of the congregation-based community organization.

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Director of Development, Merced

University of California, Merced

Posted 3/1/10

The Director of Development (DOD) is a key position within the University Relations Department and will be an integral asset to the Department’s Development unit. The DOD will be assigned campus wide development projects (scholarship drives, annual fund initiatives, building campaigns, etc.) and will also be assigned to the School of Engineering in order to provide support on specific projects based on funding needs.

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Individual Gifts Manager, Fresno

Valley Public Radio

Posted 3/1/10

Valley Public Radio, serving the Central Valley of California, has an opening for a full-time Individual Gifts Manager, who will be responsible for generating new and increased giving for prospective and active donors at the major gifts level. The candidate will be expected to identify, qualify, cultivate and steward donors, working with and in support of the General Manager, Development Director, Board members and volunteers.

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Community Chapter Executive - Kern, Bakersfield

American Red Cross

Posted 2/16/10

Reporting to the Regional Chapter Executive (“Regional Executive”), the Community Chapter Executive (”Community Executive”) is accountable for achieving performance targets for his/her chapter including service delivery, fundraising/revenue, and expense targets. The Community Chapter Executive has management responsibility for his/her chapter’s employees and volunteers and acts as the chapter’s chief fundraiser. He/she is responsible for supporting regional activities and goals.

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Advocacy Communications Consultant, San Francisco

Hetch Hetchy

Posted 2/16/10

Restore Hetch Hetchy (RHH), is seeking to hire an innovative communications consultant to design and implement a 90 day earned media campaign in San Francisco. Initially requires a time commitment of 12-15 hours per week for a minimum of three months.

Background
The mission of Restore Hetch Hetchy is to return the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park to its natural splendor while continuing to meet the water and power needs of all communities that depend on the Tuolumne River. In order for this to occur, the City of San Francisco must agree to drain the Hetch Hetchy reservoir and return the valley to the control of the National Park Service.
The goal of RHH is to win approval for restoration of the valley from San Francisco by the end of 2010 and to secure state and federal funding for restoration of the valley by 2014.

Scope of Work
The Advocacy Communications Consultant (ACC) will strengthen advocacy and fundraising efforts by generating earned media coverage of efforts to restore the Hetch Hetchy Valley. Specific focus will include but not be limited to:

Daily and weekly newspapers
Neighborhood media
Talk radio
Press events
Local environmental blogs

1-2 interns will provide support to ACC and the Executive Director will continue as spokesperson for the organization.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates should posses the following:

Demonstrated track record in designing a local earned media campaign
Strong local (San Francisco) media relationships
Advocacy campaign experience
Strong environmental credentials

To Apply:
Email a cover letter, 3 relevant writing samples and resume to Mike Marshall at mike@hetchhetchy.org.

Associate Vice Chancellor, Communications and Government Relations, Bakersfield

Kern Community College District

Posted 2/4/10

Under the direction of the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, the Associate Chancellor, Communication and Government Relations develops, plans, organizes and directs strategies to inform and influence public policy at the county, state and federal levels on issues and in areas of interest of Kern Community College District; plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and provides overall leadership for a variety of programs and activities to develop and maintain a strong public image for the District.

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