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JOB OPENINGS

Project Coordinator Kearns and West Open Until Filled Kearns & West’s Washington DC Office seeks a Project Coordinator for immediate hire. Kearns & West is a strategic collaboration and communications firm with offices in Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and Washington DC. The Project Coordinator will serve as part of a team and assist with management of collaborative and public involvement processes involving stakeholders from state and federal agencies, tribes, environmental organizations, industry, and local interests. Job duties include meeting coordination and logistics, meeting attendance and note taking, database management, client and stakeholder relations, administrative duties, and more. This position requires initiative, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Applicant must demonstrate strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a background/interest in natural resource management, renewable energy/transmission, environmental/public policy issues, public involvement, collaboration and mediation. One - two years of experience is preferred. We are looking for a self-starter who can work well independently and as part of a team. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Some travel is required. Please e-mail resume & cover letter to personneldc@kearnswest.com. No faxes or phone calls please. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. * * * * * * In addition, Kearns & West anticipates additional hires in the near future for all offices (Washington DC, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR). Resumes from senior mediators and public involvement specialists along with resumes from project coordinator candidates should be submitted to personneldc@kearnswest.com. The full job description and requirements can be downloaded here.