Oct 13, 2009

Photos from Gaston GOP Executive Committee Speech





Last night I addressed the executive committee of the Gaston County Republican Party. I gave an update on our homeland security and anti-terrorism related activities and spoke about the dangers of the rise of radical Islam in America and abroad. I spoke after State Representative Pearl Burris Floyd's impassioned talk about One Nation Under God and after Commissioner John Torbett's historical evolution of the Pledge of Allegiance. Thanks to Party Chairman Cliff Priest for the invite.

Oct 12, 2009

Job Seminar for the Unemployed

For those of you who have been laid off or are otherwise looking for employment, I thought I would pass along information on a faith-based seminar aimed at helping people deal with job loss and unemployment:

Free "Lunch and Learn" Seminar: "From Stress to Success: Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster of Unemployment

What: A Free Lunch and Learn Seminar for any one in the community who is unemployed

When: Friday, October 23 ~ with registration at 10:00 AM; program 10:30-2:00

Where: Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Rd, Charlotte

Registration: Ashley Abraham at aabraham@myersparkpres.org or 704.376.3695

Presented by: Myers Park Presbyterian Stephen Ministry and Presbytery of Charlotte's Community Disaster Response Team

Presenters: Rev. Elizabeth Hyland, Unemployment survivor, job coach and author; Dr. Jeannie Fennel, life/job coach of Lifeworks

Goals of this event:
Offer practical, effective ways to cope with the emotions of job loss
Provide tools to turn adversity into opportunity
Restore a sense of hope and well-being
Identify and explore emotions that limit and interfere with a successful job search

Oct 10, 2009

Myrick Launches Anti-Terrorism Agenda


Last week our office (Congresswoman Sue Myrick) made public a revised version of Sue's anti-terrorism agenda. Dubbed the Wake Up America 2.0 Anti-Terrorism Agenda, the plan serves as a blue print for coordinating the anti-terrorism efforts of the Myrick office.

If you have been following the rise of radical Islamist activity in the United States, you know that the efforts to counter such rise are varied and often seemingly disconnected efforts. The assault must be combated on so many fronts simultaneous that often it is hard to synthesize the efforts into a coherent strategy. This plan is an effort to provide an organized construct to those anti-terrorism activities.

I encourage each of you to view the agenda and give me your feedback.

The agenda is comprised of five areas of interest:

1. Domestic Counter-Terrorism
2. Countering Radical Islamist Financing
3. Countering Radical Islamist “Lawfare”
4. Education to Help Counter Radical Islamists
5. Strategic Assets Abroad

View the agenda at http://myrick.house.gov/wakeup.shtml

Congresswoman Myrick is the founder and current co-chairwoman of the House Anti-Terrorism Caucus and sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

New Job Listings on Capitol Hill

Following are GOP job leads on Capitol Hill (primarily). The dates show are the date the job originally posted. Good luck.

October 8, 2009
Press Secretary - Midwestern Republican seeks proactive Press Secretary. Responsibilities would include developing and implementing overall communications strategy; pitching stories nationally and locally in a large open media market; writing press releases, statements, op-eds, email updates and newsletters; planning press events; and helping to manage website and email program. Ideal Candidates will have impeccable writing skills, strong political instincts, and 3+ years of Hill experience. Applicants who are recent graduates who have no prior press experience will NOT BE CONSIDERED! Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a resume to HillPressJob@mail.house.gov.

Legislative Director - South Carolina Republican Congressman seeks Legislative Director to serve as chief legislative advisor and staff Member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ideal candidate will be current/former LD or Senior LA with solid experience with transportation and Army Corps issues. Applicants must be team players and capable of providing their experienced policy and political insight into all parts of the office, including press, constituent outreach, and new media. Position also involves managing overall constituent correspondence system, including outreach mailings. Candidates must be creative thinkers who will work with staff in Washington and in the district to address legislative and local issues, including appropriations and highway bill projects, economic development opportunities, and other issues as they arise. Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to chris.berardini@mail.house.gov.

Paid Interns -The Republican House Policy Committee is looking for motivated individuals to assist a leadership office in networking, researching policy, data building and analysis, and some administrative work for the Fall Semester. The internship will NOT require constituent mail work, guided tours of the Capitol, flag requests, and other tasks normally associated with internships in a Congressional office. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and one writing sample to Randall.Thompson@mail.house.gov

Spring Internships - The Office of Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is seeking bold, energetic, conservative individuals for paid/unpaid Spring Internships, beginning early January. During your time with our office, you will be given the opportunity to develop leadership, management, and policy experience. Duties include everything from answering phones and mail, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, to assisting staff members and Congressman Jordan with achieving our legislative goals and constituent outreach. You will be challenged and will be given practical tools for career and academic success. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and able to work as part of a professional team. Fourth District/Ohio ties are a plus. Applicant Instructions: All interested persons should contact Kevin Eichinger, Internship Coordinator for Congressman Jim Jordan, at 202-225-2676 or Kevin.Eichinger@mail.house.gov. Please have cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample available by November 15.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) is currently seeking full-time interns for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are given the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be principled conservatives who are highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Colorado ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Kristine.Michalson@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

October 1, 2009
Scheduler – A Southern Republican is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Scheduler. Scheduler responsibilities include processing all scheduling requests, coordinating Member travel and expense reimbursement, and working with the Chief of Staff and Member to make sure the daily schedule is both efficient and effective. Ideal candidate must have exceptional communication and organizational skills and be willing and able to adapt to get the job done in a stressful environment. Scheduling in this Senior Republican’s office is done through Microsoft Outlook. Hill or other scheduling experience is a major plus and Southern ties are preferred but not required. Starting pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to southerngopscheduler@gmail.com.

September 28, 2009
Executive Assistant / Scheduler - Congressman Connie Mack is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Scheduler. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling scheduling requests and managing the calendar, coordinating travel for the Congressman, and handling his correspondence. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, able to handle several projects at one time, and have a strong attention to detail. Additionally, the candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to mack.scheduler@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

September 24, 2009
Paid Internship - Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK) is seeking an individual to fill a fall internship position. This internship is a perfect opportunity to gain Hill experience. General responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, opening and sorting mail. Additional duties may include conducting research, attending hearings, handling constituent correspondence and assisting staff members. Southern ties a plus but not mandatory. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to OK01jobs@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK) is currently seeking full-time and part-time interns for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Oklahoma ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Katie.wise@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

September 17, 2009
Legislative Assistant - Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, is seeking to hire a Legislative Assistant to handle health care issues, as well as social security, budget, and tax issues. Capitol Hill experience and a background in health care issues are essential. Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Please send cover letter and resume to matt.mandel@mail.house.gov with "Legislative Position" in the subject line.

Press Assistant - Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) is seeking a Press Assistant with excellent writing skills and demonstrated background in new media to work in her suburban Chicago office. Duties include developing and maintaining the Member’s official House website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other new media applications. Other responsibilities include drafting regular e-newsletters, press releases, speeches, and op-eds; compiling clips, and providing logistical support for media appearances. Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, have a keen understanding of the legislative process, and be willing to assist other staff as necessary. Technical web development expertise, campaign or Hill experience, and Illinois ties are preferred. Position may involve travel to Washington, DC. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to IL13Jobs@gmail.com.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA-09) is currently seeking a full-time intern for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Pennsylvania ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to pa09jobs@gmail.com. No faxes or drop-offs please.

Unpaid interns - Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. (GA-10) is seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns for the fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail, and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence). Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings as the schedule allows. Highly motivated, energetic applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to GA10internship@gmail.com with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No drop-ins for phone calls please.

September 14, 2009
Health Policy Analyst - US Rep. Bob Inglis (SC-4) seeks super-wonky, health-care nerd willing to think outside the box for changing health-care incentives using innovative conservative solutions. Good writing and knowledge of current proposals is key. For more info about Inglis' proposal, see http://inglis.house.gov/healthcaretour. Send resume and writing samples to healthcare.tour@mail.house.gov. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

September 10, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose primary focus will be staffing the Congressman on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Qualified applicants will have experience with Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, Science and Technology, and Natural Resources. Responsibilities include drafting committee and floor statements and questions, producing legislation and amendments, planning international Congressional trips, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments, and meeting and developing networks with constituents and interest groups. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, be able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are essential. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and a team player. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample letter to janet.diaz-brown@mail.house.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA – Foreign Affairs Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Full-Time Unpaid Interns - The office of Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Washington, D.C. office is looking for full-time unpaid interns for the Fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) and also leading Capitol Building tours. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressiona proceedings as the schedule allows. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Missouri ties are a plus. Please email a resume and cover letter to Laura Hardecke at Laura.Hardecke@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

September 7, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose focus will be administration of the Victims Rights Caucus, a bi-partisan effort that advocates and provides a voice for all victims of all types of crime, including law enforcement. Qualified applicants will have exposure to most legislative areas and experience with; Small Business, House Administration, Consumer Protection, Government Reforms, Tax and Healthcare. These responsibilities include formulating and writing legislation, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments and staffing the Member. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are a must. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building coalitions. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to janet.diaz-brown@mail.house.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA - VRC Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Staff Assistant - The office of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) is seeking applicants for the Staff Assistant position. Candidates must have excellent people skills and must be courteous, detail-oriented and organized. The responsibilities of this position include answering phones, greeting visitors, managing the interns, giving Capitol tours and setting up White House tours, and responding to constituent requests for flags. The ideal candidate will also be a key player in the constituent mail process. This is a fast-paced position that requires someone who can multi-task and be a team player. Virginia ties a plus but not required. Please fax resumes and cover letters to Mary Springer at 202-225-4382. No emails please.

Oct 9, 2009

Job Lead in North Carolina


A friend of mine is a headhunter and sends me leads from time to time to pass along. For those of you in the financial services field, the following job is for a Director of Compliance at a subsidiary of Yadkin Valley Bank. The job is located in Greenville, NC. For what it is worth, I thought I would post it, as I know times are tough and leads are slim. Good luck.


Sidus Financial
Director, Compliance
Greenville, NC


Conway & Greenwood has been retained by Sidus Financial to manage the search for its Director, Compliance located in its home office in Greenville, NC.

Sidus Financial LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust. Sidus is based in Greenville, NC and has regional offices in Easley, SC, Richmond, VA, and Bedford, NH. Reverse mortgages are offered through its Hickory, NC office. Even through the challenging mortgage markets, Sidus origination volumes have gained steadily each year and are projected at $1.65 Billion for 2009. Sidus is primarily a wholesale mortgage banker that originates high quality mortgages. It is licensed in twenty states and specializes in community bank clients.

Sidus operations are based in Greenville, NC and is known for its high quality of loans, financial strength, a strong culture of customer service, and its well regarded professional staff. For additional information, please visit http://www.sidusfinancial.com/.

Yadkin Valley Bank is based in Elkin, NC and has offices in South Carolina, Charlotte, Durham, Boone, and Wilmington. It recently merged with American Community Bank in Charlotte. Other mergers include Cardinal State Bank in Durham, Piedmont Bank in Statesville and High Country Bank in Boone. The bank has assets of over $2B and its performance compares very favorably to its peers.

The Director, Compliance is responsible for leading the company-wide compliance and for reporting the results to the many state and federal regulators. This is a proactive role that requires solid experience working in a regulated production environment. Candidates with multi-state experience and industry expertise are preferred. Knowledge from a banking and mortgage lending perspective is most desirable.

The Director, Compliance will work closely with the regional production managers. This requires the right balance of a production team member and the company authority. He/she will work closely with the production staff to ensure that everyone is onboard and to ensure that the regulations are met. Therefore, the position requires both excellent interpersonal/communication skills together with strong organization/detailed skills.

The position reports to the EVP, CFO and works closely with all home office staff. The culture is a very tight knit, “family” type environment, where all the employees give 100% to support their counterparts and meet the company goals. The candidate must work extremely well with wholesale managers, retail loan officers, underwriters, closing/shipping and secondary marketing.


Conway & Greenwood
Sidus Financial; Director, Compliance
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He/she will also work closely with counterparts at the bank/parent. The bank’s retail production accounts for about 15% of the company’s total volume.

The position allows for the candidate to shape the Compliance function within Sidus and be recognized as the leader internally and externally. He/she will manage and perform the duties across functional lines and thus the personality of the candidate needs to be someone that does not require constant direction but can jump into the production flow and get things accomplished on demanding schedules.

Compensation will be considered in a range “commensurate with prior experience” so that all interested and well matched candidates are encouraged to apply. Certainly also, candidates will recognize the desirability to join a growing, stable and secure company in this unprecedented economy and its desirable and lower cost location. Candidates that value these will appreciate that the compensation range will be somewhat lower than the national averages for higher cost locations.

Greenville, NC offers an excellent quality of life and a lower cost of living. The population of the city and county is greater than 140,000; but is also a college town, as ECU has over 28,000 and an exceptional Medical Center. This also ensures great sporting events; as football fills the 43,000 capacity stadium. Another excellent draw is how close it is to so many of NC’s coastal communities. Both the beach and river/sound communities offer easy access for weekend activities. In addition, the NC or VA mountains are close enough for a weekend of skiing in the winter or a cool break in the summer. Greenville is 85 miles east of Raleigh and 265 miles south of Washington, DC. Relocation assistance is available.

Candidates must possess superior qualifications and integrity. Please direct all inquires to Paul Conway at (919) 833-4800 or e-mail pconway@conwaygreenwood.com . All inquiries will be handled in a confidential manner.

About Conway & Greenwood, Inc.
Conway & Greenwood is a national executive search firm that specializes in retained search assignments for corporate clients to recruit senior level executives. The consulting firm has successful long-term relationships with many of the nation’s leading companies. Conway & Greenwood’s commitment to professionalism and integrity produces great value for its clients. For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.conwaygreenwood.com/.

Conway & Greenwood gained admission to the Association of Executive Search Consultants, a global association comprised of the premier retained executive search firms. For more information, please visit http://www.aesc.org/.

Conway & Greenwood subscribes to a Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines that form the foundation of the practice.

Oct 8, 2009

Two Health Care Bills Side By Side: Let the People Decide


Yesterday, Congresswoman Sue Myrick signed onto a free market driven alternative health care bill and simultaneously called on Speaker Pelosi to put the bill on the floor opposite the Democrat health care bill(s) so that the American people can compare for themselves which bill is more to their liking.


Sue supports HR 3713, the American Health Care Solutions Act. The primary bill the Dems have been pushing in the House is HR 3200.


I believe the Republican leadership in the House is making a tactical mistake by not putting forth a health care bill that encompasses the reforms and values we as a party believe in. To not put a bill together is to risk being labelled as the party of no. In fact, that is exactly what we are routinely called in the national media.


Here's the deal, if we believe in our ideas... I mean truly believe them, then why not put them out their for the world to see. What good is an idea if you are just going to hide it away.


Sue believes that a government run health care plan is BAD for America. We stood up to HR 3200 and helped fight it. We continue that fight.


But while we fight Against that bill, why doesn't the Republican leadership push FOR the bill that accomplishes the reforms we believe in? From a political perspective, to do otherwise, is to appeal to your base of political support only and do nothing to reach out to Independents and Swing Democrats. Why would we do that? We can enact meaningful reform, help reform parts of the health care system that are broken, help lower the cost of heath care for millions of people in a free market-friendly way, and politically appeal to that cross over vote, thereby strengthening our parties appeal to other demographics.


We simply must start fighting for what we are FOR with the same voracity that we fight that which we are Against.



So in that spirit, Sue signed onto a great health care reform plan drafted by Rep. Mike Rogers (MI-08).

“Rep. Rogers’ bill addresses all of the issues I’ve been talking about for months – things that can truly make a difference within our health care system,” said Rep. Myrick. “The reforms in this bill are common sense changes that still allow patients and doctors to make decisions about medical care. The American people have the right to know what alternative plans are being proposed, and I call for the Speaker to bring both bills to the floor so that the American people have the opportunity to compare the plans and decide what’s best for them”.

Some of the key provisions of the bill include:

· Preventing insurance companies from denying care based on pre-existing conditions or becoming sick
· Expanding federal block grants for state high-risk pools that accept all patients
· Creating association and small business health plans
· Allowing families to purchase insurance across state lines
· Enacting comprehensive medical liability reform
· Expanding and improving health savings accounts
· Allowing employers to offer discounts for healthy behaviour through wellness and prevention programs
· Strengthening penalties for Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and expanding funding for federal anti-fraud monitoring
· Establishing “transparency portals” in each state to provide families more information about health plans and providers
Let the fight begin.

Oct 6, 2009

I Support A Second Stimulus Bill


To date, 21% of the $787 Billion so-called stimulus bill has been spent. In other words, 79% of it has not been spent. I disagreed with the stimulus when it was put forth, because there is nothing stimulative about it. It is just spending money and adding to both our deficit and national debt, with no job creating abilities other than the public dole.

But I do favor a second stimulus bill. That's right, I am in favor of a new stimulus bill.

Here it is:

1. Cut the corporate income tax rate 50% for two years so companies can afford to hire.

2. Cut the payroll tax 75% for two years so workers can afford to live.

3. Cut the capital gains tax 100% for two years so people can afford to invest.

It is that simple.
Imagine if Congress would have done that instead of the first stimulus bill? What would our economy being doing right now? Do you think unemployment would be hovering at 10%? I don't. What do you think Americans would say if you put this bill on the floor of the Congress? I think they would love it. Why wouldn't they? It actually is a stimulus bill, as it would stimulate growth and free up access to capital.
Just my two cents.

Oct 3, 2009

October Speaking Engagements



Enjoyed spending time with and addressing the Waxhaw Rotary Club yesterday morning. The photos you see are from that event.

Monday, I will be filling in for Sue and conducting a town hall type meeting with a local CPA firm. The event is a company specific closed event, but I will be happy to post photos afterward.
On Monday (Oct 12) I will be addressing a meeting of the Gaston County Republican Party Executive Committee and will speaking on homeland security and terrorism issues. Check out the Gaston GOP homepage for more information. The event will be on the campus of Belmont Abbey College.

On October 10th, I will pitch hit for Sue Myrick at the 3rd Annual Union County GOP BBQ.
On Oct 20th at 7:00 pm I will be addressing the Gastonia Lions Club that meet at the Ryan's at Franklin Square.

I will be addressing the Unionville Lions in Union County on Oct. 26th at 7:00 pm.

Come out to any of the open events that fit your schedule. I would love to hear from you.

Terrorism Briefing


While in DC this past week, I attended a briefing of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on the recent string of terrorism arrests (IE -- Illinois, Denver/NYC, NC, Dallas). Sen. Joe Lieberman presided and FBI director Mueller and DHS Secretary Napolitano testified. Kind of cool, as John McCain attended briefly and the committees newest member Sen. Kirk, who replaced Ted Kennedy sat on the committee for the first time. I don't ususally write about briefings, but thought I would share this one because a photo of the briefing got picked up by the Washington Post. If you look behind Director Mueller (over his left shoulder), you will see Andy Polk of our office and next to him is me. I was checking my blackberry so I am glancing down.


Men's Shelter of Charlotte Grand Opening

This week, the Uptown Men's Shelter and the Emergency Winter Shelter officially formalized their proposed merger. The new Men's Shelter was unveiled and I had the privilege to help make welcoming remarks as I filled in for Sue who was in DC. Mecklenburg County Chairwoman Jennifer Roberts formally announced the name change from the two previous respective names to the new "Men's Shelter of Charlotte." The building was clean, large and impressive and will be a great addition to Charlotte and the people it aims to serve. Enjoy the photos.






Job Lead in Charlotte

A friend of mine told me of a specific job lead for the Charlotte area. I share it with you in case any of you are interested. Good luck.

Job Posting
Job ID: 6043769
Position Title: HR Manager
Company Name: Confidential
Company Industry: Services (profit)
Job Function: HR Generalist
Entry Level: No
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Relocation Costs paid: None
Min Experience: 7-10 Years
Required Travel: 10-25%
Salary: 60000.00
Salary - High: 70000.00
Salary - Type: Yearly Salary
Location(s): Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person:
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Email Address:
charlottepsi@juno.com
Phone:
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Fax:
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Job Description
Human Resources Manager for fast growing service business with annual sales of over $6M. Company has been in business since 1994. Current operations in 10 different states with nearly 400 employees.

Must understand the complexities and diversities of multi-site locations. Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources. Excellent knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Advance aptitude to communicate effectively and positively with internal and external sources. Identifies strategic human capital solutions that support current and future needs of business. Coaching, discipline, policy and procedure development and implementation. Complex problem resolution abilities as well as multi-tasking to accomplish successful/positive results. At least 7 years of managerial and Human Resource Generalist experience.

New Job Postings for Capitol Hill


Lastest job openings in Republican offices on the Hill. The date is the date the job was first posted by the office with the opening. Good luck.

October 1, 2009
Scheduler – A Southern Republican is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Scheduler. Scheduler responsibilities include processing all scheduling requests, coordinating Member travel and expense reimbursement, and working with the Chief of Staff and Member to make sure the daily schedule is both efficient and effective. Ideal candidate must have exceptional communication and organizational skills and be willing and able to adapt to get the job done in a stressful environment. Scheduling in this Senior Republican’s office is done through Microsoft Outlook. Hill or other scheduling experience is a major plus and Southern ties are preferred but not required. Starting pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to southerngopscheduler@gmail.com.

September 28, 2009
Legislative Assistant – The office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle banking, tax, and economic issues. Primary responsibilities include drafting and researching legislation, drafting correspondence to constituents, and meeting with constituent groups. Strong writing and analytical skills are a must. Advanced degree and prior professional experience are preferred. Nebraska ties are a plus. Please e-mail resumes to NE01@mail.house.gov. NO calls, faxes, or drop-ins please.

Executive Assistant / Scheduler - Congressman Connie Mack is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Scheduler. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling scheduling requests and managing the calendar, coordinating travel for the Congressman, and handling his correspondence. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, able to handle several projects at one time, and have a strong attention to detail. Additionally, the candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to mack.scheduler@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins.

September 24, 2009
Military Legislative Assistant – Conservative eastern Member of House Armed Services Committee is seeking a Military Legislative Assistant for Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising the Member on all issues related to the House Armed Services Committee, advising the Member on other legislative issues as assigned, formulating legislative proposals, interacting with the Pentagon and other federal agencies, and building coalitions with outside groups and other members of HASC. Applicants must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of legislative policy, and several years of Hill experience. Military experience is a plus but not required. Please email a cover letter and resume to GOPJOB@yahoo.com. No calls, faxes, or drop ins please.

Paid Internship - Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK) is seeking an individual to fill a fall internship position. This internship is a perfect opportunity to gain Hill experience. General responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, opening and sorting mail. Additional duties may include conducting research, attending hearings, handling constituent correspondence and assisting staff members. Southern ties a plus but not mandatory. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to OK01jobs@mail.house.gov.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK) is currently seeking full-time and part-time interns for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Oklahoma ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to Katie.wise@mail.house.gov. No faxes or drop-offs please.

September 17, 2009
Legislative Assistant - Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, is seeking to hire a Legislative Assistant to handle health care issues, as well as social security, budget, and tax issues. Capitol Hill experience and a background in health care issues are essential. Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Please send cover letter and resume to matt.mandel@mail.house.gov with "Legislative Position" in the subject line.

Press Assistant - Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) is seeking a Press Assistant with excellent writing skills and demonstrated background in new media to work in her suburban Chicago office. Duties include developing and maintaining the Member’s official House website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other new media applications. Other responsibilities include drafting regular e-newsletters, press releases, speeches, and op-eds; compiling clips, and providing logistical support for media appearances. Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, have a keen understanding of the legislative process, and be willing to assist other staff as necessary. Technical web development expertise, campaign or Hill experience, and Illinois ties are preferred. Position may involve travel to Washington, DC. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to IL13Jobs@gmail.com.

Press Assistant – Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA) seeks a proactive Press Assistant to report to the Communications Director. Candidates must have an understanding of new media/social networking tools and basic knowledge of traditional media outlets. Responsibilities will include daily clips, website management, managing social media tools, targeted constituent communications, and some writing of press releases and op-eds. Ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter, have excellent writing and speaking skills, and have a willingness to learn and grow. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to ga11jobs@gmail.com.

Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA-09) is currently seeking a full-time intern for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, hard working, and detail oriented. Pennsylvania ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and brief cover letter to pa09jobs@gmail.com. No faxes or drop-offs please.

Unpaid interns - Congressman Paul C. Broun, M.D. (GA-10) is seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns for the fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail, and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence). Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings as the schedule allows. Highly motivated, energetic applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to GA10internship@gmail.com with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No drop-ins for phone calls please.

September 14, 2009
Health Policy Analyst - US Rep. Bob Inglis (SC-4) seeks super-wonky, health-care nerd willing to think outside the box for changing health-care incentives using innovative conservative solutions. Good writing and knowledge of current proposals is key. For more info about Inglis' proposal, see http://inglis.house.gov/healthcaretour. Send resume and writing samples to healthcare.tour@mail.house.gov. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

September 10, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose primary focus will be staffing the Congressman on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Qualified applicants will have experience with Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, Science and Technology, and Natural Resources. Responsibilities include drafting committee and floor statements and questions, producing legislation and amendments, planning international Congressional trips, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments, and meeting and developing networks with constituents and interest groups. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, be able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are essential. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and a team player. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample letter to janet.diaz-brown@mail.house.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA – Foreign Affairs Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Full-Time Unpaid Interns - The office of Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Washington, D.C. office is looking for full-time unpaid interns for the Fall. Interns are responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail and faxes), assisting legislative staff with research and writing, performing constituent services (such as scheduling tours, processing flag requests, and legislative correspondence) and also leading Capitol Building tours. Interns will be encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressiona proceedings as the schedule allows. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Missouri ties are a plus. Please email a resume and cover letter to Laura Hardecke at Laura.Hardecke@mail.house.gov with “Fall Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

September 7, 2009
Legislative Assistant - The Office of Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) seeks a proactive Legislative Assistant for the DC office whose focus will be administration of the Victims Rights Caucus, a bi-partisan effort that advocates and provides a voice for all victims of all types of crime, including law enforcement. Qualified applicants will have exposure to most legislative areas and experience with; Small Business, House Administration, Consumer Protection, Government Reforms, Tax and Healthcare. These responsibilities include formulating and writing legislation, briefing the Congressman on relevant policy developments and staffing the Member. The ideal candidate will have several years of Hill experience, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and perform well under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are a must. Candidates must be a self-starter and have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building coalitions. Texas ties a plus. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to mailto:janet.diaz-brown@mailhouse.gov, with subject line: Attn: LA - VRC Position. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes, please.

Staff Assistant - The office of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) is seeking applicants for the Staff Assistant position. Candidates must have excellent people skills and must be courteous, detail-oriented and organized. The responsibilities of this position include answering phones, greeting visitors, managing the interns, giving Capitol tours and setting up White House tours, and responding to constituent requests for flags. The ideal candidate will also be a key player in the constituent mail process. This is a fast-paced position that requires someone who can multi-task and be a team player. Virginia ties a plus but not required. Please fax resumes and cover letters to Mary Springer at 202-225-4382. No emails please.

September 3, 2009
Internship - The office of Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao, LA-02, currently has openings for fall internships in the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors in the front office, organizing and distributing mail, managing tour requests of the Capitol and other government facilities, and assisting legislative staff in research and writing projects. Strong writing skills and Louisiana ties are desired. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to jobswithcao@gmail.com with “Fall Internship ‘09” as the subject line.

August 27, 2009
Legislative Correspondent – Representative Tim Murphy (PA-18) has an opening for a legislative correspondent (LC) in his Washington office. The LC will be responsible for organizing, researching, drafting, processing, and responding to constituent correspondences and assisting with other constituent contact projects. Responsibilities will also include assisting legislative staff in research projects and answering phones. The qualified individual should be organized and motivated with exceptional writing skills, strong research abilities, attention to detail, and expertise with Internet Quorum. Interested applicants should email a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably an example of a constituent letter) with “Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line to aric.nesbitt@mail.house.gov. Please no drop-ins, phone calls, or faxes.