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4Aug/100

Group Therapy Sessions Help Veterans Ease Back Into Society

Today marks the 220th year, of the Coast Guard—Happy Birthday!  Since its creation on August 4, 1790, the Coast Guard has continued its mission of safeguarding our nation’s shores.

Coast Guard veterans, like many other service men and women protecting our nation, have faced hardships after returning from service.  Ginger Davis, a veteran of the Coast Guard and the Army National Guard, admits that her return to civilian life after deployment to Iraq was not easy.  To cope and ease this transition, she meets with other female veterans for a regular group therapy in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Iraq War Veteran Elizabeth Jackson also attends these group sessions. She shared her biggest concern during her transition: finding a job. She eventually found a job at the local Veterans Affairs Clinic in Daytona Beach and is continuing her employment there.

If you or a military community member is having trouble finding a job or would like to join a veteran support group, the Warrior Gateway can help you. Click here to access the directory and find a local organization that best fits your needs.

Do you have recommendations for service providers in Florida or want to provide feedback on your service provider experience? We want to hear from you—email us at the Warrior Gateway team!

For Audrey Parente’s original article, Group Therapy Helps Iraq Veteran Ease Back into Life, click here.

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28May/100

US Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, Bethesda MD

When:

Friday June 4, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where:

National Naval Medical Center (NNMC), Bethesda
Uniformed Services University (USU) Bldg. 71
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20889

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What:

On June 4, 2010, the Fleet and Family Support Office, NNMC in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation will host a career fair at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. Our goal is to connect transitioning wounded, ill, and injured veterans with the best of employers. As a valued member of the Chamber, we invite you to participate in what will be an ideal place to meet and network with (and thank!) our country’s heroes.

The career fair will include a line-up of leading employers in various industries looking to fill a wide range of positions from entry-level to management. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to meet potential and well-deserving candidates for employment. Service members from Bethesda, Walter Reed, Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Meade, and Quantico will be participating in the event.

Learn more:

Event website

6May/100

Upcoming event: MOAA/Corporate Gray Career Fair

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is teaming up with Corporate Gray to host a career fair next Tuesday, May 11 in Washington, DC. The career fair will be held from 10am-3pm in Hall D of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Here are additional details from the organizer:

Open to all active duty, retired, former service, Reserve/National Guard service members, and their spouses!

More than 300 companies and 2,000 career seekers used MOAA Career Fairs to reach new candidates last year alone. Regardless of your specialty or career interests, the MOAA/ Corporate Gray Career Fairs provide you the opportunity to meet a variety of employers looking for individuals with your experience and expertise!

Get a head start by meeting employers during our Pre-Career Fair Networking Event:
Thursday, May 6, 2010
6-8 p.m.
Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va.

Prepare for your future by attending our career planning seminars:

  • How to Work a Job Fair -Paula McKinley
  • The Interview: Rules of Engagement-Your Compelling Story -Tim Cannon
  • Federal Job Application Preparation -Ralph Charlip

Seminars run from 8 a.m. - 9a.m. and again from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Find additional details here and here.

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5May/100

Upcoming event: Military Spouse Career Expo at Ft. Meade

This Saturday May 8, from 9:00a-3:34p the USO of Metropolitan Washington and Joint Employment Transition Services (JETS) will be hosting the 5th Military Spouse Career Expo at Fort Meade.

Here are the details from the organizers:

  • Saturday May 8, 2010
  • 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
  • Military ID required

Attendees receive:

  • Access to Employers, Home-based Business opportunities and Military Service Organizations.
  • One-on-One Job Search or Resume Review Consultations.
  • Give-Away Bags to first 100 Attendees.

Topics  include:

  • Spouse Education (MyCAA &  9/11 GI Bill)
  • Resume Writing Skills
  • Spouse Hiring Initiatives (Fed. Executive Order, Spouse Preference, Army Spouse Employment Partnership)
  • Exploring Entrepreneurship
  • Interviewing to Win
  • Federal Employment Applications
  • Stress Management and more ….

For more details, contact:


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15Apr/100

New feature launched: Warrior Gateway Job Search

When transitioning out of the military, finding a job is usually a fairly important priority. It can also be challenging process. While the Warrior Gateway Directory makes finding service providers easy, we also want to make the job search easy.

Which is why we just launched a new feature, Warrior Gateway Job Search. This tool allows you to easily search for open job postings in your area. You can also tailor your search-- your search results can be filtered by salary level, job type (full time, part time, contract, etc.), and whether the job is from an employer or recruiter.

We built the Job Search section with the same interface as our Directory, so it should look familiar to our current users. Try it out and let us know what you think!

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6Apr/100

Army Employer Partnership Office Executive Conference

The Army Employer Partnership Office is hosting an Executive Conference on April 27, bring together business leaders and military leaders to discuss strategies for integrating transitioning service members into the civilian workforce.

Here are the details from the EPO:

Employer Partnership Office
Executive Conference
April 27, 2010, 9 am – 4 pm

Please join Lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz, Chief of the Army Reserve, for a one day Executive Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2010. Business Executives and Senior Military Leaders will discuss issues confronting Employers and the Military in supporting employment of our Servicemembers and veterans.

Participation is not being limited for this event. Formal invitations will be distributed by April 7th followed by the agenda for this event. Lunch and an evening reception are scheduled.

If interested in pre-registering for this event please contact:
Crystalinda Arcilla
Employer Partnership Office
Operations & Planning Coordinator
703-601-4770 (office)
703-601-0673 (fax)
crystal.arcilla@us.army.mil

Regina Singletary
Employer Partnership Office
Administrative Assistant
regina.singletary@us.army.mil
(703) 601-0925(office)
(540) 318-9603 (bb)
(703) 224-8243 (altern)

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23Mar/100

A career fair from the comfort of home

Career fairs are a good way to connect with representatives from companies who are hiring, or at the very least to get an idea of what kinds of jobs are out there. A service called Milicruit will allow you to learn and network right from your living room.

Milicruit is a 'virtual career fair,' bringing together the resources offered by a traditional career fair and bringing them all online. Using Milicruit, job seekers can:

  • participate in group chats in a 'networking lounge'
  • have one-on-one chats with employers
  • visit virtual 'booths' for up t 75 employers
  • and download content from employers into a 'virtual briefcase'

Starting April 29, Milicruit and Hire Heroes USA will hold a virtual career fair, which will host employers like Verizon, Amazon.com, Target, CDW, and GE. To register, click here.

This seems like a unique idea that has the potential to improve the ability of employers and job seekers to connect. Obviously employers want to find good candidates and job seekers want to find good employers, so in many ways they're both looking for the same thing--each other. But, the sheer volume of both employers and candidates in the job market makes connecting the right people difficult--something that technology can help. What do you think--can virtual career fairs work to successfully connect the veteran community with employers?

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8Mar/100

Come work for the Warrior Gateway!

Sorry but these positions have been filled or closed.


Strategic Partnership Associate--DC

Reports to: Project Manager
Send applications to: resumes@warriorgateway.org

Warrior Gateway Project

The Warrior Gateway is designed to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback, volunteer opportunities, career exploration and job application tools as well as a knowledge base of valuable information, the Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform. To ease the transition, connections to several leading social networks will allow members of the military community and their families to connect with one another and build valuable support networks both online and offline.

Position summary

Warrior Gateway is hiring a Strategic Partnership Associate. The Associate will report to Warrior Gateway Project Manager and will help maintain Warrior Gateway’s current partnerships and grow future relationships to support the goals of the organization. Strategic Partnerships range from corporate sponsorships to non-profit coalitions to media & sports partnerships.

Job responsibilities

  • Coordinate Warrior Gateway’s involvement in various non-profit and veteran-focused coalitions
  • Support the development and execution of partnerships with other NGO and governmental organizations
  • Contribute to the idea-generation process by identifying potential resources and partnerships as well as new opportunities for current partners
  • Manage development of success stories, as well as online and offline content to communicate the breadth and benefit of partnering with the Warrior Gateway
  • Manage data on all past, current and potential contacts
  • Work collaboratively with all other Warrior Gateway and BENS departments to research, develop, execute and establish evaluation metrics for all opportunities

Required skills

  • Excellent writing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to think beyond the traditional
  • Resourceful, innovative, and forward-thinking
  • Ability to meet deadlines and juggle several projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work long hours when necessary
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Awareness and understanding of the landscape of the veteran community (including resources, non-profits, government support, etc.)

Preferred skills/specialization

  • Degree or experience in advertising, marketing or public relations
  • Experience with partnership management
  • Deep understanding of the unique needs of veterans, especially through military experience, and the ability to articulate and clearly communicate both your story and the mission of the Warrior Gateway

To apply

If you're interested in joining the team, please send a cover letter along with your resume to resumes@warriorgateway.org. In the cover letter, please tell us what inspires you about the Warrior Gateway and why you think you are the perfect applicant for this position. This is a key position and a wonderful opportunity to join a growing project with a uniquely inspiring mission.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Online Strategy Associate--DC

Reports to: Project Manager
Send applications to: resumes@warriorgateway.org

Warrior Gateway Project

The Warrior Gateway is designed to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback, volunteer opportunities, career exploration and job application tools as well as a knowledge base of valuable information, the Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform. To ease the transition, connections to several leading social networks will allow members of the military community and their families to connect with one another and build valuable support networks both online and offline.

Position summary

Warrior Gateway is hiring an Online Strategy Associate to help create and implement web-based campaigns that support the entire organization's efforts. The perfect candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who's ready to cut his/her teeth in the fast-paced world of online organizing. Great writing, proofreading and communication skills are critical, along with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Enthusiasm for online technology is a must. Technical aptitude is strongly preferred, but this is not a technical position -- programming background not required.

Job responsibilities

  • Grow and maintain the Warrior Gateway’s presence on various social networks (e.g. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Manage and post website content, including copy and images
  • Plan and execute smart online advocacy and donation campaigns
  • Write and send emails to our membership base
  • Manage information on our grassroots supporters and online campaigns

Required skills

  • Some experience in online organizing, advocacy, fundraising, or a related field
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • A strong sense of design
  • Strong start-to-finish project management skills
  • An understanding of and interest in all kinds of online social networks
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other photo editors
  • Ability to meet deadlines and juggle several projects in a fast-paced environment
  • A willingness to work long hours when necessary
  • Some graphic design experience

Preferred skills

  • Basic experience with HTML
  • Experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems and Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Experience with basic video editing

To apply

If you're interested in joining the team, please send a cover letter along with your resume to resumes@warriorgateway.org. In the cover letter, please tell us what inspires you about the Warrior Gateway and why you think you are the perfect applicant for this position. This is a key position and a wonderful opportunity to join a growing project with a uniquely inspiring mission.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Communications & Marketing Associate--DC

Reports to: Project Manager
Send applications to: resumes@warriorgateway.org

Warrior Gateway Project

The Warrior Gateway is designed to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback, volunteer opportunities, career exploration and job application tools as well as a knowledge base of valuable information, the Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform. To ease the transition, connections to several leading social networks will allow members of the military community and their families to connect with one another and build valuable support networks both online and offline.

Position summary

The Warrior Gateway is hiring a Communications & Marketing Associate to work on all communications efforts for the organization. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to play a key role in executing media and messaging strategy for a highly visible and media savvy organization. This includes playing a critical role in helping to write press releases, pitch the media and generally support all incoming press requests. The Warrior Gateway offers an exceptionally dynamic working environment with a small group of committed individuals focused on addressing one of our nation’s most important and relevant issues.

The Communications & Marketing Associate will be responsible to work with the Strategic Partnership Associate to build the Warrior Gateway’s reputation as the premier web portal for the military community.

Job responsibilities

  • Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Associate and Marketing partners to implement all media campaigns
  • Helping to write and edit press releases, media advisories, blog posts and opinion pieces
  • Managing a constant stream of incoming and outgoing press requests
  • Proactively pitching reporters on the most pressing issues facing veterans
  • Constantly monitoring news/blogs as it relates to defense, politics, veterans, foreign affairs/current conflicts
  • Monitoring all outgoing traffic for consistency with the organization’s profile
  • You are the Communications team.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in the communications field, preferably with a proven track record of success in the communications department of a nonprofit, military unit, political campaign, or similar organization. He or she must be extremely media savvy, including experience working with all mediums: print, television, online, and radio.

He or she must have a strong background in writing and be quick-thinking, well-spoken, and well-read. This individual must have examples of written work which demonstrate proficiency in different mediums (i.e. essays, opinion, memos).

He or she must stay constantly informed of current events, breaking news and developments in the Warrior Gateway’s fields of focus. He or she must be a good communicator and comfortable speaking to/working with the media on a day to day basis.

A college degree is required.

To apply

If you're interested in joining the team, please send a cover letter along with your resume to resumes@warriorgateway.org. In the cover letter, please tell us what inspires you about the Warrior Gateway and why you think you are the perfect applicant for this position. This is a key position and a wonderful opportunity to join a growing project with a uniquely inspiring mission.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Assistant to the Warrior Gateway Project Manager--DC

Reports to: Project Manager
Send applications to: resumes@warriorgateway.org

Warrior Gateway Project

The Warrior Gateway is designed to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback, volunteer opportunities, career exploration and job application tools as well as a knowledge base of valuable information, the Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform. To ease the transition, connections to several leading social networks will allow members of the military community and their families to connect with one another and build valuable support networks both online and offline.

Position summary

The Warrior Gateway is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Assistant to the Warrior Gateway’s Project Manager (PM). The ideal candidate has a proven record of assisting a busy, fast-moving, high-expectations executive, and thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment. S/he will play a critical "right-hand" role for the PM -- keeping him as efficient and well utilized as possible. S/he will need to learn the ins and outs of the PM's work style and personal needs, and stay one step ahead of him all the time. The ideal candidate will be part mind-reader, part gate-keeper, part scheduler and part fire fighter.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. S/he will be highly resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, and strong decision-making capability. Exemplary attention to detail is critical.??This position requires a motivated self-starter and a forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, proposes solutions and is comfortable in an entrepreneurial work environment. Come with a “can do” attitude, or don't come at all.

Job responsibilities

  • Manage Project Manager’s schedule (including prioritizing, scheduling and confirming external and internal meetings, external speaking engagements, media appearances, events and travel)
  • Prepare Project Manager for all internal and external meetings, speaking engagements and events (including research, reporting and follow-up)
  • Liason with BENS members, executive management and Board members as needed
  • Prepare correspondence with Warrior Gateway members, corporate partners, donors, potential donors, and Board Members as needed
  • Stay a step ahead of the PM’s needs
  • Personal assistant responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Must be highly organized, resourceful, creative, problem-solver, self-starter and adept at multi-tasking
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills (phone, email)
  • Customer service approach
  • Professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast paced work environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
  • Ability to keep cool under pressure
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Power Point and Excel (proficiency in MAC computers and software preferred)
  • Commitment to supporting the nation’s newest generation of troops and veterans
  • Sense of humor

To apply

If you're interested in joining the team, please send a cover letter along with your resume to resumes@warriorgateway.org. In the cover letter, please tell us what inspires you about the Warrior Gateway and why you think you are the perfect applicant for this position. This is a key position and a wonderful opportunity to join a growing project with a uniquely inspiring mission.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

8Mar/100

Warrior Gateway at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair tomorrow

Tomorrow (Tuesday March 9), the Warrior Gateway will be attending the Hiring Heroes Career Fair at Ft. Sam Houston, near San Antonio, TX. We will be talking with members of the military community in attendance, demoing the Careers section of the Warrior Gateway, and also recruiting to fill the positions for which we're currently hiring.

Click here for more details on the event. If you're in the area, stop by--we'd love to chat with you!

To view more events we'll be attending in the near future, click here.

23Feb/100

Hiring at the VA

We're currently at the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)'s winter conference, hearing about many of the issues and activities of VA offices at the state and local levels.

The Washington Post today has a good piece on exciting new goings-on at the federal level--the hiring of 105,000 employees over the next two years within the VA system. The Post interviewed Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs W. Scott Gould. Here is an excerpt:

Q Who exactly are you looking for? Just doctors and nurses or claims folks?

We're looking for medical professionals: Doctors, nurses top our lists. Also claims processors. We're putting a big emphasis on clearing through the backlog. Obviously, in addition to new technology and better processes, we need good people to make those judgments.

How's this going to work? Besides a $12.4 million television ad campaign, are there recruitment fairs at medical schools or some other outreach?

We're airing on the Olympics; we're on all the major award shows. We think it's a brand-new way of getting out in front of folks and letting them be aware of what the VA has to offer. In addition to that, we're looking to streamline our internal processes. So when someone calls, they express an interest, they're going to find a more customer-friendly VA.

Pretend I'm a med student who's plotting my post-school plans. What would be the sales pitch?

Number one, the mission. Taking care of our veterans, taking care of the people who have protected our freedom over time. I can't think of a better synergy and overlap between a physician who wants to do something for their community and heartfelt service to veterans. The second would be leadership that gets it. Leadership that's prepared to invest in them and develop their careers over time. And the third thing I'd say is that we're growing.

Via Washington Post.

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