Tommy Blog Employment Opportunities in DC Government | Employment Opportunities in DC Government |
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| Written by Tawana Shuford | |
| Wednesday, 30 January 2008 | |
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Councilmember Wells has received a number of employment opportunities for youth and adults alike. I hope that you will find something of interest to you as well as spread the word to anyone else. Writer/Editor & Staff Assistant Jobs Open in Mayor's Correspondence Unit - The Mayor’s Office is looking to hire individuals with strong writing, communication and organizational skills to offer their expertise and energy to the Mayor’s Correspondence Unit. Two positions are open: Writer/Editor and Staff Assistant. The Writer/Editor position entails some database management, research and drafting responses on behalf of the Mayor to a variety of constituents. This position is in close communication with the Mayor and his Executive Staff. Writer/Editors are often relied upon to offer input on emerging issues in the District to the Director or the Mayor himself. This position pays up to 45,000 a year, depending on education and experience. The Staff Assistant receives and routes all correspondence that is addressed to the Mayor; ensuring that it is properly entered into the database and routed to the proper agency or Writer. Additionally, Staff Assistants will help to manage phone calls and conduct other clerical duties as assigned. The Staff Assistants are the gatekeepers to the Mayor’s correspondence and are essential to the Unit. This position pays up to 40,000 a year, depending on education and experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for grad students, recent grads or others with experience in managing correspondence or as clerical assistants. If you or anyone that you know is interested in being a part of a fast-paced, result-oriented Administration, or just simply passionate about politics, writing or constituent services, these positions would be great opportunities. Please forward your resume to Michelle McIver, Director of the Mayor’s Correspondence Unit, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 2008 Summer Youth Program Registration - The Department of Employment Services (DOES) is dedicated to helping District youth make a smooth transition into the workforce. The 2008 Passport-to-Work Summer Youth Program (SYP) offers 14,000 District youth, ages 14-21, with an opportunity to participate in a ten-week temporary job readiness and academic enrichment program. Registration for the 2008 Summer Youth Employment Program will begin on February 2, 2008, for all youth participants. Interested youth must complete the 2008 Summer Application to register. Youth are required to bring proof of their District residency, date of birth, citizenship/permanent residency, and Social Security Number when registering for the program. College students must also bring a current resume and college transcript. Students in grades 7 through 12 must bring a copy of their current report card (for information purposes only). Registration will take place at the Department of Employment Services Office of Youth Programs, at 625 H Street, NE, 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. The ten-week summer program will begin on Monday, June 16, and end Friday, August 22. Youth who have registered and are hired will receive worksite notifications before the June 16 start date. You can download an application at http://www.does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1232,q,537757.asp Mayor Adrian M. Fenty To host the Spring 2008 Citywide Job Fair on Tuesday, March 11 2008 - The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR), in partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), is proud to announce Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s Spring 2008 Citywide Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 11 am to 6 pm. More than 50 District agencies along with another 100 private and federal employers are expected to exhibit at what DOES will also be registering District youth for the Mayor's Summer Youth Program at the event. The event is free and open to all jobseekers and no pre-registration is necessary. Employers in the private and federal sector can register to exhibit at the Job Fair now by visiting the Job Fair Information Page on the D.C. Department of Human Resources website at www.dchr.dc.gov or call (202) 442-9700 now to have registration information emailed to you. Readers have left 2 comments. (1) Untitled 2008-02-29 11:22:56 would like asummer job   Written by rodney scrivner () (2) Untitled 2008-03-04 16:54:11 Please keep me informed of the jobs available for adults in DC. I work with the Israel Methodist Church at 557 Randolph Street, NW 20011. I help people receive food, clothes, and jobs. |
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