California State University, Sacramento
Public Policy & Administration

COMMUNICATOR

February 1, 2002

The Communicator is the official department newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Sacramento.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Valley Vision
Valley Vision is seeking a qualified project manager for one of their 2002
initiatives. Please see the announcement.

Education Policy Consultant Wanted
Position Open February 2002
A major state agency is seeking an education policy consultant to work in Sacramento on major education policy issues. Salary will be commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience. Full state employee benefits.

    Desired qualifications:
  • Superb computer and database skills
  • Superior writing skills
  • Experience in research and summary of research findings for a variety of audiences Commitment to qualify educational opportunities for all students
  • Ability to work with diverse interests Interest in the political process of policy making
  • Knowledge of California K-12 curriculum and assessment issues
  • Knowledge of a second language a plus

Contact: Deborah Franklin at 916-654-8753 or fax a resume to 916-653-7016

Carol Maytum Consulting Services
Carol Maytum Consulting Services would like to contract with part-time and full-time, skilled, experienced Research Consultants to assist with a project with the Nevada State Health Division. The project includes an HIV Prevention Needs Assessment, Resource Inventory, and Gap Analysis. They are looking for individuals who have graduate level training in Public Health (or a related field) and the ability to design, implement and summarize qualitative and quantitative instruments.

If you have additional questions regarding this project, please contact
Carol A. Maytum, MPH
Carol Maytum Consulting Services
8851 Hiddenspring Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-0567 (phone)
(916) 684-5651 (fax)

People Reaching Out
People Reaching Out is recruiting for an Executive Director. They are located in Sacramento.

Families on Track
Families on Track are also recruiting for an Executive Director. They are located in South San Francisco.

Jobs from the Capitol...
Special Assistant
Platinum Advisors is seeking a Special Assistant to the principal of the firm. BA in Political Science or related field preferred. Energy and initiative required. Salary will commensurate experience (+ full benefits & 401K). Responsibilities include managing incoming an outgoing correspondence, and acting as a liaison with firm clientele, associates, field offices, Legislature, and administration officials.
Contact: Holly 916-443-8891 fax: 916-442-8913

Senior Research Associate
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates, (FMM&A) a public policy-oriented opinion research and consulting company, has a position open for a Senior Research Associate in its Santa Monica, California office. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience with all aspects of the quantitative and qualitative opinion research process, particularly proposal writing, client contact and interaction, writing questionnaires and focus group discussion guides, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative opinion data and designing, developing and presenting reports in written narrative, graph and verbal presentations. An interest in electoral politics for election clients, as well as an interest in policy issues of interest to a broad range of government and corporate clients, is essential. FMM&A works exclusively for Democratic candidates in partisan elections. Strong writing and other communication skills are also a requisite, as is academic training in quantitative opinion data analysis. The ability to meet deadlines, organize materials, maintain files, utilize e-mail and the Internet, synthesize information rapidly and concisely, handle multiple projects and tasks and work well with others in a team environment are also desirable and necessary traits. Although not a requisite, the ideal candidate will have had experience in qualitative research as a focus group moderator and interpreter of qualitative opinion data. There is also an advantage to having a working knowledge of Spanish.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, stimulating professional colleagues, interesting clients and a pleasant working environment.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Richard Maullin
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates MGM Plaza
2425 Colorado Ave, Suite 180
Santa Monica, CA
90404
Richard@fmma.com

Receptionist
Sen. Jackie Speier is looking for a receptionist for her Capitol office. Contact Erin Ryan 916/445-0503

Legislative Assistant
Trade association needs a legislative assistant to work with its lobbyist and to manage the grassroots network. Legislative experience is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and 401k. Fax resume to 916/443-5559.

Receptionist/Scheduling Secretary
OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER HANNAH-BETH JACKSON
Receptionist/Scheduling Secretary

BASIC FUNCTION: Performs a variety of clerical functions for the Member's
Capitol office. Serves as the Capitol office scheduling secretary.

REPORTS TO: Assembly Member, Chief of Staff

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Answers the telephone, and serves as a receptionist.
  • Schedules appointments with an understanding of the Member's priorities.
  • Makes travel and meeting arrangements
  • Performs clerical and secretarial work involving the use of judgment, and an understanding of the political and legislative process.
  • Responsible for Member's correspondence
  • Performs activities related to the tracking and scheduling of legislation.
  • Coordinates Capitol office activities.
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes mail; answers correspondence independently.
  • Reviews and maintains filing systems and other clerical procedures.
  • Complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.
  • Does other related work as assigned.
    KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO:
  • Basic functions and organization of the Assembly.
  • Modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, filing and standard office equipment operation.
  • Proper English usage, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Perform responsible secretarial and clerical work.
  • Prepare reports and compose correspondence independently.
  • Employ good judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies.
  • Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.
  • Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Deadline: Position is open until filled.
To Apply: send cover letter and resume to:
Office of Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Capitol, Room 4140
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Janice Rocco
or fax (916) 319-2135

The California Budget Project
The California Budget Project has a Senior Policy Analyst position available.
Go here for more information. Click on their current job openings or go here.* The California Budget Project (CBP) engages in independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education with the goal of improving public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of low and middle income Californians. Foundation grants and individual donations and subscriptions provide general operating support for the California Budget Project.

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