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About PVA
Employment Opportunities
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Committee |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Office of the President |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Executive Assistant to the Executive Committee |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
Provides assistance to the Executive Assistant to the Executive Committee in performance of various administrative, logistical, and clerical functions necessary to support the Executive Committee and Past National Presidents. Cooperatively provides support to the Executive Offices. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Undergraduate degree with three years of executive level experience with excellent references. Must be a solid team player in a service-minded environment. Must be sensitive to and protective of the confidentiality of business matters conducted by the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Executive Offices. Must be skilled in multi-tasking, have excellent organizational and oral/written communications. Must have the ability to take efficient and accurate notes; be highly proficient in Microsoft Office XP, e-mail and calendaring, and type 70 wpm. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of PVA staff and management, National and Chapter officers and representatives. Must be available for travel for PVA Annual Convention, Mid-Winter Board of Directors Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, and other meetings as required by the National President. Special events (Veterans Day) may require duties on holidays upon rare occasion. Work hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: careers@pva.org or FAX: (202) 416-7633. EOE
Deadline: July 30, 2010 |
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Executive Assistant |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Veterans Benefits |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Associate Executive Director |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
Performs a wide variety of detailed, complex and confidential administrative tasks for the Associate Executive Director of Veterans Benefits with minimal guidance. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Must have a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant work experience or 4 years experience as an executive secretary/assistant. Candidate should possess excellent general administrative skills (typing, filing, copying, etc.) and have a superior command of business English (composition, spelling and punctuation) so that oral/written skills are excellent in nature. Candidate should be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and project management skills. Candidate must also have sound interpersonal communication skills and be able to work with all levels of staff and others. The candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Office and must be able to handle confidential matters. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: careers@pva.org or FAX: (202) 416-7633. EOE
Deadline Extended to July 30, 2010 |
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Program Manager - Corporate Marketing |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Development and Marketing |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Associate Director of Corporate & Cause Marketing |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
Raises funds for PVA’s National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Games Expo, Academy Exhibitors and other programs by cultivating, closing and stewarding major corporate sponsorships and corporate foundation gifts. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Must have an undergraduate degree with 5+ years fundraising experience. The incumbent must have excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and writing/oral communication skills, analytical and closing skills and be computer literate in MS Office. Some travel required. Send resume with cover letter to: e-mail: careers@pva.org or FAX: (202) 416-7633. EOE |
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Development Officer |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Development |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Associate Director of Individual Giving |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
Entry-level position which involves raising funds for PVA’s programs by cultivating and closing major individual and corporate gifts. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Requires an undergraduate degree with three or more years of experience. Should have excellent judgment, personal warmth, and enthusiasm. Requires analytical skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be available to travel on a frequent basis. Candidate should also have good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office. Please include salary requirements with your resume package. Send resume with cover letter to: e-mail: careers@pva.org or FAX: (202) 416-7633. EOE |
| JOB LOCATION: |
West Roxbury VA Medical Center Boston, MA |
| TITLE: |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
| SUPERVISOR: |
N/A |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
The successful candidate will provide counseling services to spinal cord injured veterans. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in vocational rehabilitation in a government, non profit, or private sector. A Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation are required. The candidate must have excellent communication skills (to include interviewing techniques), computer skills, and must be able to maintain confidentiality. Send resume with cover letter to: e-mail: careers@pva.org or FAX: (202) 416-7633. EOE |
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Veterans Law Specialist (VLS) |
| ORGANIZATION: |
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
| EMPLOYER: |
National Veterans Legal Services Program |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Director, Case Evaluation and Placement Component |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing appellate claim files and providing well-written recommendations to the Director as to whether the cases of appellants, filed with the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, meet jurisdictional and merit eligibility criteria for assignment with a Program attorney. In each case reviewed the selected candidate will prepare a screening memorandum explaining why the case should or should not be referred to a Program attorney. The memorandum shall set forth the issues, the Court’s jurisdiction, the determinations by the Board of Veterans Appeals, reasons for placement or non-placement, and all viable arguments supporting placement or non-placement as appropriate. The VLS may be required to provide insight to assigned counsel when requested. The VLS will communicate with Department of Veterans Affairs Professional Staff Group, (legal) personnel, personnel in the Public Office of the Clerk of the Court, and with various veterans’ service organizations and veterans. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Must have HS Diploma or GED with higher or related education preferred. Above average writing and oral communication skills are essential. Strong interpersonal relation and social skills needed. Dedication to serving veterans is strongly preferred. Patience and tenacity of purpose valued. Familiarity and experience with military service and medical records a plus. The candidate must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, VA accreditation.
For inquiries please contact David H. Myers, Esq. at 202-628-8164 or 888-838-7727 or email your resume to David Myers at davidm@vetsprobono.org. |
| JOB LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, DC |
| TITLE: |
Associate Director of Medical Services (RN) |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Medical Services Department |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Director of Medical Services |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
Provides Paralyzed Veterans of America with the professional expertise in medical and health care services relevant to those with spinal cord injury or disease. An opportunity to be nurse advocate! |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Minimum of two years experience working with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D). Familiarity with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ organizational structure, case management techniques, and clinical record interpretation is desired. BSN, and/or management training is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication is a must. A competitive salary, outstanding benefits, some travel, and a Monday thru Friday work week. |
| JOB LOCATIONS: |
VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
| TITLE: |
NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Veterans Benefits Department |
| SUPERVISOR: |
Varies depending on location |
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION: |
The successful candidate will represent veterans and their dependents with claims processing/development before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Job/task position includes familiarity with the full range of laws and regulations dealing will all veterans benefits. Duties and responsibilities encompass providing expert service to veterans. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Must have HS diploma or GED with higher education or related experience preferred. Above average oral/written communication skills and strong interpersonal relation skills needed. The candidate must also obtain and maintain VA accreditation and be an honorably discharged veteran. |
Please mail or fax resume and salary requirements to:
Paralyzed Veterans of America 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Attn: PVA OHRM
Fax: 202-416-7633
Or email inquiries to: careers@pva.org No Phone Calls Please! |
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