Monday, September 26, 2011

Today's Assignment

Here's your Monday marching orders:
  • Scroll back or click here for a mostly social media/online communications focused Saturday extra edition
  • Apply for one of the approximately 325 jobs and internships posted in the last week, or one of the 30-odd new postings today, or one of the the similar number of old opportunities closing this week, or one that you find elsewhere. Just apply for one job/internship today!
  • Kick back and enjoy tonight's Skins/Cowboys tilt (optional for nervous Red Sox, Braves, Cardinals, or Rays enthusiasts).
  • Really – apply for something today!!!!!!
Programming note – No new DCPA+CJ post tomorrow; we'll see you again Wednesady. Now on to previously noted opportunities closing this week:

State Dept.Alumni Outreach Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: ECA-2011-0139 – Sept. 26

Union of Concerned ScientistsWeb Content Manager – temporary position – Cambridge, MA – Sept. 26

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality/HHS
Health Communications Specialist – $74k-$115k- job ID: HHS-AHRQ-DE-11-522655 – Sept. 27

British EmbassySenior Climate Change Advisor - $77k – Sept. 28

DoD/Joint Chiefs of StaffPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: JCS-11-524099 – Sept. 28

Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: HHS-FDA-DE-11-528767 – Sept. 28

House of Representatives Radio/TV GalleryMedia Logistics Coordinator – $41k-$71k – Sept. 28

Nature ConservancyExecutive Assistant, North America Marketing (scroll to find or use job #39313) – Sept. 28

Prince William CountyPublic Information Specialist, Office of Economic Development – $42k-$68k – Manassas, Va. – Sept. 28

Treasury DepartmentNew Media Manager – $105k-$136k – job ID: 11-DO-953DH – Sept. 28

Trout Unlimited
California Program Director – Berkley, CA – Sept. 28

Amazon WatchExec Assistant – Malibu, CA – Sept. 30

Center for Progressive ReformExecutive Director (pdf) – Sept. 30

Bipartisan Policy CenterWriterSept. 30

International Baccalaureatesearch here, using MD location to see deadlines:
Maryland League of Conservation VotersClean Energy Organizer (pdf) – Annapolis, MD – Sept. 30

National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Public Affairs Officer – $89k-$143k – part-time (unspecified how/if status effects salary) – job ID: 20112542 – Sept. 30

Natural Resources Defense Council:
Office of the Law Revision CounselAssistant CounselSept. 30
Robert Wood Johnson FoundationVice President of Communications (pdf) – Princeton, NJ – search managed by the Explore Company Sept. 30

Southern Governors AssociationProgram Coordinator – 6 month term – Sept. 30

University of MarylandDirector of Advancement ResearchSept. 30

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCommunications Specialist – $60k-$80k – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 30

World BankProject Manager, Audiovisual ServicesSept. 30

Anacostia Watershed SocietyEnvironmental Educator (pdf) – Oct. 1 (as noted here)

Environics Communications (scroll to botton):
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International customer relationship management colossus Merkle seeks Vice President, Public Relations & Analyst Relations of the smart, passionate, fun, & committed variety.

Communities in SchoolsGrassroots Coordinator – prior political or grassroots issue advocacy campaign background is preferred; experience planning and coordinating successful events required.

These appear to be the most recent opportunities with the ONE Campaign:
The Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems Industry Members Association is seeking a Manager of Public Affairs with a background spanning both media relations and advocacy work. Up to $60k.

United WayCause Marketing Manager for Global Corporate Leadership – apply by Sept. 30

Most-recent development/fundraising positions with Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD:
Johns Hopkins-affiliated international health group Jhpiego seeks Admin Coordinator to support Maternal Health Team – Baltimore, MD

KRC Research (part of the Powell Tate/Interpublic family) seeks Senior Analyst (see opportunity is knocking) – particularly desired: experience with managing research under government contracts, particularly government healthcare agencies; experience and expertise conducting B2B research for technology companies; and/or multinational research experience.

Population Services InternationalSenior Manager, Communications – 7-10 years of communications experience required, preferably in an agency or news media environment, preference for candidates familiar with social media tools, particularly working with bloggers, as well as French and/or Spanish language skills.

Center for Science in the Public Interest
Project Assistant for their Nutrition Action Newsletter

We used the keyword communications, along with the posted in the last 14 days filter to come up with these opportunities with VeriSign – you can also use job # shown:
BAE Systems – as in British Aerospace, as in people who used to make Sea Harriers – seeks Legislative Affairs Intern. We’re pretty sure you won’t get to fly any jets.

The BAE posting reminds us to check in on our friends at the British Embassy, who have a not-exactly-in-our-usual-wheelhouse Procurement/Contracts Manager opportunity – but perhaps someone here has the relevant procurement experience and interest in $58k salary.

Peace & prosperity through science collaboration – that’s CRDF Global’s tagline/mission. Seeking Development Manager with 3-5 years as a development officer or manager and previous success securing grants or contracts over $100,000 from private foundations or corporations. Experience related to the Middle East, North Africa, or Asia preferred but not a must. Scroll down for grant/admin and Intern opportunities

Un-named nonprofit-focused organization seeks Copywriter to develop content for website, print materials, and social media – 10-30hrs/wk @ $20-$50/hr.

Freedom House:
The Old Town Alexandria waterfront is steps away from your new home at the American Medical Group Association should you have the Capitol Hill/healthcare-related experience required of their next Vice President of Public Policy.

Manager, PAC & Compliance opportunity with construction/engineering giant C2HM HILL – at least two years of state or federal PAC experience, campaign or political experience sought.

Anonymous national association seeks Editor/Production Professional with 2-4 years experience to produce 6 times per year, ad supported, 4-color magazine, two directories, and digital publications. Will handle all facets of magazine design/layout, editorial and management; portfolio includes development of marketing materials and other PR duties.

Unless you’re a relative or best friend of one of this year’s crop of lucky (OK, deserving) honorees of the MacArthur Foundation, your best bet for scoring some MacArthur loot is probably this Assistant to the President post – Chicago, IL – apply by Oct. 7

Staying in the Land of Lincoln & Jay Cutler: Illinois Policy InstituteVideo & New Media Specialist – Chicago, IL – search managed by Talent Market

Chief Executives OrganizationEvents Manager – $50k-$60k – apply by Sept. 30

Here's one final reminder about for tomorrow's PRSA National Capitol Chapter seminar Want to Land a Job with the Federal Government (part 2) – Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm, 7th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW (you can scroll down to find podcast of part 1).

3 comments:

amiradc said...

Where can I submit a job posting to you? The opening is for a Marketing Assistant for a new boutique strategic communications and marketing firm -- 360 Live Media.

Gordon said...

You can find email address here (or see view my complete profile on right hand side of main page) - prefer if you can send a link to where job is posted elsewhere

http://www.blogger.com/profile/14013473460965296215

Carol said...

Environics told a friend they have no SF openings, despite what the site says.

Even communications firms don't update their Web sites!