Monday, September 30, 2013

Fast-paced, Ambitious and Tenacious

No, we're not talking about the Redskins performance yesterday, but hey, it's a start.  And, don't forget to scroll back or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

American Association of AnatomistsCommunications Manager – your 6-8 years of experience working in the non-profit or association industry should include proficiency with social media tools and Google Analytics.

When you’re not dockside, Manassas, Va. is your workday home as Communications Director (pdf) for the National Safe Boating Council – low $40k – three years relevant experience required – and, we’ll do our part: wear your life jackets, folks!

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and their fast-paced, ambitious, and tenacious communications department seek Staff Writer/Editor – experience w/ technical or medical writing a plus, as well as familiarity w/ plant-based nutrition.

Fresh opportunities with the Center for Science in the Public Interest:
  • Director of Health Promotion Policy – seeking candidates with Master’s, Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or other relevant graduate degree, and at least ten years of experience in a leadership role in the public health field
  • Senior Nutrition Policy Manager – strong research and analytical skills are musts; relevant advanced degree preferred
American ForestsDirector of Communications – minimum of 5-7 year experience in PR, message development and strategic communications required.

Abel Communications seeks 5-to-10-years-experienced Account Manager – we’re not sure if you have choice of Baltimore, MD or Harrisburg, PA office location

AARP (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
American Association of AnatomistsCommunications Manager – your 6-8 years of experience working in the non-profit or association industry should include proficiency with social media tools and Google Analytics.

Registry of Interpreters for the DeafSocial Media & Online Community Specialist (pdf) – knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language will be required

New since just last week w/ Edelman PR:
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool – OK, OK; this two-bossed Dual Department Assistant post with Destination DC isn’t quite all that dramatic, but just remember this: it’s certainly easier to break up with one significant other than to drop half of your job responsibilities  – $32k-$35k – apply by Oct. 22

GallupPublic Relations Specialist

Volunteer FairfaxCommunications Manager – $37k-$42k – apply by Oct. 15

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Mental Health Association of Montgomery CountyDirector of Development & Communications – on a related note, 60 Minutes did one of their typical excellent & distressing takes on the topic last night 

George Washington University
Does your resume tell a tale of sound and fury that actually signifies something?  Send it to the Shakespeare Theatre Company for Corporate Giving Manager or Associate Director of Campaign Sales Promotions positions.  Or just get your tickets now for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Nov. 21-Jan. 5)

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Wait Until Next Year

See you in 183 days, Nats (or about 140 days if you count Spring training).  Now, on to previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

American University  –  Development Reporting Analyst – $37k-$41k – Sept. 30 

Army Distaff Foundation/KnollwoodDirector of DevelopmentSept. 30

City of College Park, MDAssistant City Manager – $79k-$102k – Sept. 30  

Ducks UnlimitedDirector of Development – location flexible, New York preferred – Sept. 30

Galapagos Conservancy
United NationsDeputy Director, UN Information Centre (scroll down to find search options; search Washington duty station) – Sept. 30

United Nations Association of the USACommunications OfficerSept. 30 

Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage ControlAdmin Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $26k-$40k – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 30

Architect of the Capitol
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
British Embassy
ALCU of HawaiiLegal & Legislative Assistant – Honolulu, HI – Oct. 1
 
Georgetown Ministry Center Development DirectorOct. 1

Woodrow Wilson CenterAssociate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – Oct. 1  

Corporation for Public BroadcastingAdministrator, Corporate & Public Affairs – $35k-$49k – Oct. 2

Dept. of JusticePublic Affairs Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: OPA-13-958754(WS)DEU – Oct. 2

Pfizer (search DC location or use job #)
Smithsonian InstitutionProgram CoordinatorNational Museum of African American History and Culture – $51k-$67k – job ID: 13R-MR-298942-DEU-NMAAHC – Oct. 3

Holton-Arms SchoolCommunications Manager (scroll down) – Oct. 4

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing & Communications Coordinator (click on search postings at left, then click next search box and scroll to find) – $37k-$54k – Virginia Beach, Va. – Oct. 4

Virginia Dept. of TransportationSection Manager, Communications (search position # 22865) – $56k-$91k – Suffolk, Va. – Oct. 4

Virginia Dept. of Rail & Public TransportationManager of Policy, Communications & Administration (search position # 00992) – $41k-$75k – Richmond, Va. – Oct. 4

This week, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown is back stateside in New Mexico – 9:00 p.m. Sunday on CNN.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Extremism: Bad – STXtremism: Awesome

Here’s a very fresh opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a demonstrated interest in Asia and the Pacific to serve as DC-based Director of Major Gifts (pdf) for the East-West Center – search helmed by our friends at Slesinger Management

Students or recent grads who say Obamacare (or, better yet, use ACA) with a smile rather than a sneer are advised to look into starting-ASAP Fall Fellow opportunities supporting the communications department of Get Covered America

American University
We favored the trusty STX stick back in our days of high school & IM lacrosse stardom (OK, competence), so we’re more than pleased to alert you to events & marketing Intern opportunity/showdown (of the STXtreme variety, mind you) with Baltimore sports equipment icon STX – apply by Oct. 7

Open-minded student of culture and anthropology with inquisitive and curious mind-set sought for interesting-sounding Account Planner position at Porter-Novelli

USDA/Food & Nutrition ServicePublic Affairs Specialist – $101k-$135k – job ID: FNCSR-13-001-HMS – apply by Oct. 10

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – foreign language skills helpful for both of these:
Teksouth Corp. seeks Public Affairs Specialist to develop and direct a comprehensive public affairs  program integrating media relations, social media, community/Congressional relations,  and a host of other activities – supports client located at Andrews AFB.

Account Coordinator, Health is the latest DC-based opportunity w/ our friends at Ketchum

Pew Charitable Trusts
The Points of Light Corporate Institute seeks Marketing Manager with at least 5 years experience in corporate marketing and/or communications as well as work with cause marketing partnerships.

Analytica is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance the public image DC Office of Chief Technology Officer and their DC-Net communications infrastructure & initiatives in particular.

Experience with Wiki markup language, the State Dept. and/or U.S military and knowledge of library science put you in position to snare this Content Manager opportunity with Falls Church-based Tesla Government.

And there’s more with our special relationship pals at the British Embassy on Mass Ave. and far-flung outposts:
State DepartmentOutreach Program Specialist supporting the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board – $51k-$67k – job ID: ECA-2013-0106 – apply by Oct. 7

Beautiful Big Stone Gap is your new work-day home as Public Relations Manager (search position # 00034) for the Virginia Dept. of Mines, Minerals & Energy – $41k-$91k – apply by Oct. 11

More Oktoberfesting ahead this weekend:


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Sixty

1-2) 1105 Media
3) American Forest & Paper AssociationManager of State Government Affairs

4) American Heart AssociationIntern, Policy Analysis & Advocacy

5-7) Associated Press
8-9) Association Headquarters – Mt. Laurel, NJ
10) British EmbassyInternal Communications Officer – $21/hr – temporary through March 2014 – apply by Oct. 6

11) Brookings InstitutionResearch Associate, Engelberg Center for Health Reform

12-13) Catholic University
14) Children’s HospitalSenior Associate Director, Principal Gifts

15) Christian Relief CharitiesDevelopment Manager

16-19) CNN (search DC location or use req #)
20) Corporation for Public BroadcastingAdministrator, Corporate & Public Affairs – $35k-$49k – apply by Oct. 2

21-22) Council on Foreign Relations
23) Covington & BurlingPolicy Advisor – apply by Oct. 18

24-27) Edelman PR
28) The Freedom FoundationChief Executive Officer – Olympia, WA – search managed by Talent Market

29-32) Georgetown University
33) Hogan LovellsSenior Communications Coordinator (scroll down)

34) HubShout Online Community Specialist

35-36) Human Rights Campaign
37) International Fund for Animal WelfareSocial Marketing Intern – Yarmouth, MA

38) InterNewsCommunications & Research Specialist – short-term consultancy – experience with statistical analysis tools, such as SPSS or STATA required, along w/ skills in infographics, data visualization and graphic design

39) Institute of Scrap Recycling IndustriesWeb Manager – part-time

40-41) Jewish Women International
42) Liquidity Services, Inc.Communications Intern and Social Media Intern

43) Luxury high-rise condo complex in AlexandriaCommunications Coordinator

44) National Association of BroadcastersInternships, Spring 2014 – apply by Oct. 31

45-49) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
50-51) Pfizer (search DC location or use job #)
52-53) Policy Link
54-56) Society for Science & the Public – opportunities supporting Science News (scroll to find)
57) U.S. Chamber of CommerceManager, Great Lakes Region – government relations focus – Chicago. IL

58) Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesPublic Relations Specialist (search position # 01326) – $41k-$65k – Richmond. Va. – apply by Oct. 8

59) Wilderness Society Washington State Director – Seattle, WA

60) Woodrow Wilson CenterAssociate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – deadline extended to Oct. 1

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Academy, Assembly, Institution & Group


The American Academy of Physician Assistants is seeking a Director, Congressional & Political Advocacy – 5-7 years experience working on federal legislative issues related to healthcare required, as well as knowledge of PAC/FEC practices & regulations.

The Armenian Assembly of America seeks Interns (scroll up) in government affairs, communications & research disciplines – Fall term, start-dates flexible

Boutique communications and public affairs firm Blakey & Agnew seeks Communications/PR Intern (scroll down) for various client-related & admin duties.  Firm specializes in translating technical, complex information for broader audiences, related to the fields of transportation and sustainability.

Cadmus (scroll to find)
This is new, or we somehow missed it in other recent mentions of opportunities at the National Restaurant AssociationDonor Relations & Communications Project Coordinator – 1 to 3 years of experience preferred,  highly motivated, hard-working recent college grads will also merit consideration.

Smithsonian InstitutionProgram Coordinator in the Office of Community & Constituent Services within the National Museum of African American History and Culture – $51k-$67k – job ID: 13R-MR-298942-DEU-NMAAHC – apply by Oct. 3

Communities in Schools
DHS/ National Protection & Programs DirectorateCommunications Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: FS-956481-BH-13 – apply by Sept. 27

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the Prince George's County Planning Department and County Planning Board – $53k-$92k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Oct. 11

Capitol Hill
Energetic-sounding Octane Public Relations & Advertising seeks Account Supervisor – local DC media contacts a plus

New Profit Inc., self-described as a nonprofit social innovation organization working to increase social mobility by accelerating the best ideas across the nation, seeks a Communications Director (pdf) to join them in Boston, MA

Charles Koch Institute (scroll to find)
Fintrac, an international consulting firm implementing agricultural projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America for USAID and other donors currently shows multiple project/program management & research opportunities available in DC and the Virgin Islands – French, Spanish & Portuguese language skills would seem to help your cause in most cases.

New since our July environmental jobs special with the National Parks Conservation Association:
For folks interested in the advertising/marketing/branding segment – we see copywriting, creative, digital and project management/business development posts (scroll all the way down) available with the Pappas Group.

New at C-SPAN since our August check-in:
Brian CommunicationsAssociate Vice President – Conshohocken, PA

University of VirginiaAssistant Director of Reunion Giving – $40k-$46k – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we bring you a survey of communications/media relations opportunities currently available.

AAI Corp.Communications Specialist (search communications job field or job # 218567) – Hunt Valley, MD

Alfred Street Baptist ChurchCommunications Manager (pdf) – apply by Oct. 11

American Association for Cancer ResearchAssociate Director, Communications & Public Relations – Philadelphia, PA

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic MedicineDirector of Communications & Marketing

American Society of Nephrology
Communications Assistant

Associated Builders & ContractorsMedia Relations Manager

Association of Public Health Laboratories
Communications Intern – $13/hr

BCS Inc.Strategic Communications Specialist

Capital Oral & Facial Surgery Center
Public Relations Coordinator

Casualty Actuarial SocietyMarketing & Communications Manager

Council for a Strong America
Communications & Digital Content Associate

Credit SuisseMedia Relations Professional – New York

Feeding AmericaManager, Communications – Chicago, IL

Friends of the EarthCommunications Associate – temporary through Dec. 2013

General Dynamics ITSenior Communications Manager

Generations UnitedCommunications Specialist – $40k-$45k – apply by Oct. 7

Jewish Women International Communications & Website Manager

Land Trust AllianceDirector of Communications

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Public Relations Specialist – Clinton, MD

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLPDirector of Public Relations & Communications

Mystery employerMarketing/Communications Manager – search managed by The Creative Group

Mystery DC-based trade associationCommunications Assistant

National Business Officers AssociationDirector, Communications – $78k-$92k

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education ConsortiumCommunications Associate – apply by Oct. 11

Nature ConservancyAssociate Director, Science Communications (scroll to find, or use advanced search & jon # 41459) – apply by Oct. 11

Northrop GrummanPublic Relations Representative

The Phillips CollectionMedia Relations Coordinator

Public Health SolutionsSenior Communications Manager, School Food FOCUS (search keyword media) – New York

Sierra ClubNational Communications Strategist, Beyond Coal program

Sociologists for Women in SocietyMedia Specialist – location flexible

Sheppard-Pratt Health SystemPublic Relations Representative – $34k-$47k – Baltimore, MD

Virginia State UniversityDirector of Marketing & Communications, School of Agriculture (search position # FA411) – Chesterfield, Va.

Visit LoudounManager, Media Relations – Leesburg, Va.

Women for Women InternationalDirector, Communications

Yoga DistrictStrategic Communications Associate – $35k-$45k

Monday, September 23, 2013

After Midnight, We're Going to Get Our Job Search On

Hello Monday.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Biotechnology Industry OrganizationPolicy Coordinator – some technical knowledge about industrial and environmental biotechnology would be helpful

American Public Transportation AssociationProduction Specialist – duties include: shoot and edit original video content; add new content & updates to APTA websites, develop & write promotional email blasts for APTA conferences, products &services

Feeding America seeks part-time Government Relations Admin Assistant – 3 + years of experience in admin support, ideally in a policy or government relations setting sought, as well as a skill-set including multi-tasking, deadline-meeting, customer service orientation and office diplomacy.

The United Nations Association of the USA seeks a Communications Officer to develop & implement UNA-USA’s strategic communications plan to support the Association’s membership development, fundraising, media relations and advocacy objectives, and work in close concert with their peers at the United Nations Foundation – apply by Sept. 30 

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
An affiliate of the non-profit Civic Works, Retrofit Baltimore’s mission is to transform the clean energy economy into a pathway out of poverty for under-served Baltimore residents.  Your place in this enterprise would be Development Associate.

Greenpeace seeks Deputy Campaigns Director with at least ten years experience in planning, running and winning major national and/or international campaigns – DC or San Francisco, CA

The National Academies (of Sciences & Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine) seek Media Relations Officer – 3-4 years experience in PR for non-profit, university, or scientific institution desired

Sorta-mystery* political/public affairs consulting firmIntern – modest stipend offered

IEM seeks locally based (Arlington, Va. or Bel Air, MD) Public Outreach specialist for work on issues related to potential chemical weapons accidents for communities located in Colorado and Kentucky – and here’s a little more about all this.

American Federation of TeachersCommunications Intern – $10-$12/hr

Dept. of Homeland SecurityCommunications Specialist – $51k-$81k – job ID: FS-950736-BH-13 – apply by Sept. 26

Virginia Dept. of TransportationSection Manager, Communications (search position # 22865) – $56k-$91k – Suffolk, Va. – apply by Oct. 4

The “unposting” date for this Assistant Vice President (pr perhaps Associate VP) opportunity with AT&T is currently 12:59 AM on Sept. 27, so we’d suggest applying by Sept. 26 unless you’re in that after midnight, we’re going to let it all hang down job application mode.

Mystery trade association
Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage ControlAdmin Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $26k-$40k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Sept. 30 – note, we listed the other ABC PR job referenced there just last week.

George Washington University
Washington Regional Transplant CommunityManager of Public Affairs & Community Education – at least four years of experience in community health and public education or public affairs & communications required; experience in working with multicultural groups and supervisory/management hands-on experience preferable.

Dept. of JusticePublic Affairs Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: OPA-13-958754(WS)DEU – apply by Oct. 2

The National Communications Association fosters the academic study of all forms of communications, and is hiring a Digital Communications, Publications, & Media Relations Manager.

* we couldn’t get a website to load out of the email address there

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Previously Noted

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American UniversityWeb Systems Administrator, Office of Registrar – $48k-$53k – Sept. 23

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesCongressional Liaison/Appropriations Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13-DEU-366-JLL – Sept. 23

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
Dept. of EducationProgram Specialist, Casework – $51k-$81k – job ID: OLCA-2013-0010 – Sept. 23

National Immigration Law CenterHealth Policy Attorney/AnalystSept. 23

Stimson Center Development Associate/Grant WriterSept. 23

University of MarylandAssistant Director of Institutional Giving for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center – $64k-$80k – Sept. 23

Smithsonian Institution
Calvary Women’s ServicesDevelopment Associate, Events & Donor RelationsSept. 24

Dept. of LaborPublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: DE-13-HRC-OPA-300 – Sept. 24

George Washington UniversityExecutive Aide, Law School Development & Alumni Affairs – $39k – Sept. 24

DoJ/Bureau of PrisonsPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: CO-2013-0320 – Sept. 25

Arlington CountySpecial Events & Communications Manager – $48k-$90k – Sept. 26

House of Representatives, Office of the CAO
University of Maryland School of MedicineAssociate Director, Media Relations – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 26

World BankOnline Communications Officer/Interactive EditorSept. 26

Alaska Railroad Corp.President & CEO – Anchorage, AK – Sept. 27  

ALS AssociationRegional Development OfficerSept. 27

George Mason University PR & Marketing Specialist/Assistant Director of Event ServicesSept. 27

Habitat for Humanity, Chesapeake RegionMajor Gifts Manager (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27

Union of Concerned ScientistsDevelopment Coordinator – Cambridge, MA – Sept. 29

This week, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, the most gorgeously-shot show on television (that's not just our opinion, given its third Emmy for cinematography since 2009*) heads to lovely and historic Granada, Spain – 9:00 p.m. Sunday on CNN.

* five Emmys for the show overall, by the way.

Friday, September 20, 2013

It's that time of year again

Search US/DC location or use 98588BR in the keyword box to find a Federal Affairs Manager post w/ financial giant UBS – tax, retirement security and pension legislation issue focus

Joe Trippi & Associates seeks sharp-as-a-tack Executive Assistant to support the firm’s namesake and perform other assorted admin duties.

A mystery consumer products association seeks Communications Intern – for currently enrolled student, part-time, paid position – apply by Sept. 25 

American University
It you’re game for an opportunity that includes the inducement of a “35% danger pay” bump, then by all means check out USAID’s call for a Deputy Development & Outreach Communications Officer (click the link under Solicitation 1) – $71k-$93k + adjustments – Kabul, Afghanistan – apply by Oct. 10

National Stone, Sand & Gravel AssociationDirector, Government Affairs – do not suggest that you’re “ready to rock” in your cover letter

Not very fresh opportunities with the DC Primary Care Association – but maybe they’re still looking – scroll to find:
Discovery Communications has multiple Intern opportunities available locally, and in New York & Los Angeles (scroll through all jobs to find; selecting intern category doesn’t seem to work) – paid postions, for currently enrolled students – Feb.-Apr. term

Assorted Capitol Hill admin/operations posts:
Perhaps you’ll be hired on in time for another O’s playoff run as Assistant Editor for Charm City sports media outfit PressBox – Baltimore, MD

No a******s
in the next cube: that’s the seductive offer that goes with various marketing jobs and Internships (scroll to find) with online education outfit 2U

Escape the gravitational pull of the beltway for opportunities at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm in bucolic Boyce, Va.
Union of Concerned Scientists – Cambridge, MA, except as noted
Did you know that Rock Creek Park is more than 3 times the size of New York’s Central Park (2,820 acres to 843 acres)?  Rock Creek ConservancyExecutive Director – apply by Oct. 31

The tony Holton-Arms School seeks Communications Manager (scroll down) – primary duties will include writing, editing, and print management work – apply by Oct. 4

Oktoberfest commences tomorrow in Germany, so we'll again start to track the local versions (plus some not strictly Oktoberfest-type beer bashes), as well:

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Enterprise, Action, Solutions & Control

1) American Association of Colleges of PharmacyPolicy & Advocacy Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career page

2) American Enterprise InstituteDirector of External Affairs

3-5) APCO Worldwide
6) American College of SurgeonsLegislative Assistant

7-10) Bread for the World
11) Center for Responsible LendingMajor Gifts Officer

12-14) Coptic Orphans
15) Council of State GovernmentsDirector of Federal Affairs – apply by Oct. 12

16-18) CQ/Roll Call
19) Crisis ActionAdvocacy & Campaigns Manager – apply by Oct. 13

20) Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of AmericaDevelopment Coordinator

21) DoJ/Bureau of PrisonsPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: CO-2013-0320 – apply by Sept. 25

22) The Fund for American StudiesPublic Policy & International Affairs Program Assistant

23-24) Georgetown University
25) Hill+Knowlton StrategiesDigital Intern, Fall 2013 – $15/hr

26-27) Jesuit Conference
28) Kimpton HotelsArea Public Relations Coordinator – see also main job-search page

29) KumbuyaPublic Relations Associate

30) Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityFederal & Regulatory Government Relations Program Representative – $55k-$90k – apply by Oct. 10

31) National Governors AssociationSenior Legislative Professional, Education & Workforce Committee

32) National Trust for Historic PreservationDirector of Public Affairs

33-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
40) Sabin Vaccine InstituteCommunications Officer

41) SBG Technology SolutionsLegislative Assistant

42) Society for NeuroscienceSenior Director, Communications & Public Affairs – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

43) Southern Utah Wilderness AllianceLegislative Advocate – $34k – DC-based

44) UNITE HERE HEALTHPolicy Project Coordinator

45) U.S. Chamber of CommerceManager, Great Lakes Region, Congressional & Public Affairs – DC-based

46) U.S. Institute for Peace – assorted Research Assistant posts available – part-time – $10-$14/hr

47) Video BlocksSocial Media Manager

48) Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing & Communications Coordinator (click on search postings at left, then click next search box and scroll to find) – $37k-$54k – Virginia Beach, Va. – apply by Oct. 4

49) Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $38k-$54k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Oct. 7

50-51) World Bank

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Beer Gardening at Night

Finally visited the Westover Beer Garden last night; pretty excellent – and a shout out to the estimable author of the finest work available on travel and time-passing in Turkmenistan: Unknown Sands, who recommended it.  Honorable mention for the good folks at the Japanese Auto Clinic in Arlington, who have (we hope) finally fixed a vexing oil leak issue in the DCPA+CJ-mobile.

Widmeyer Communications has two Senior Account Exec posts to fill in their PreK-12 Education practice group – an agency background and experience related to PreK-12 education issues move your CV to the top of the pile.

Americorps/VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) – staffers sought for one year terms, starting in November, in these areas – $16k annual stipend, health benefits and possible educational award and/or loan forbearance/deferment – FB
We have it on good authority that the Herald Group is still looking to fill this Policy Public Relations Intern post – current undergrad w/ an interest in communications, politics, & policy particularly sought.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks an experienced Media Relations Coordinator – duties include writing press releases and blog posts, pitching story ideas and responding to reporter requests, maintaining media-related databases, web site updates and media monitoring.

Capitol Hill
Rail giant CSX Corp. seeks Director of Communications/Media Relations – 10 or more years of experience in communications or related discipline in a corporate or agency setting required – apply by Oct. 17
National Restaurant Association (scroll to find)
The Galapagos Conservancy seeks Digital Marketing Manager to be responsible for creating, overseeing, and executing all email, social media, and other online multi-channel marketing initiatives – apply by Sept. 30

The World Resources Institute seeks staff to support their new New Climate Economy program: Director of Strategic Communications and Communications Manager – DC, London or Beijing locations possible

National Education Association
Share Our StrengthImpact Communications Intern – experience w/ Microsoft Sharepoint required; proficiency shooting video on DSLR camera systems and/or editing on Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro 7 a plus.

Land Trust Alliance
The National Women's Law Center is seeking an Online Outreach Associate to work on its This Is Personal campaign – one year term

New since just last week w/ our friends at Ketchum:
MERSCORP, the folks handling electronic tracking of mortgage ownership/servicing nationwide, seeks highly experienced Director of Communications – Reston Town Center location

Washington Humane Society

Dept. of LaborPublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: DE-13-HRC-OPA-300 – apply by Sept. 24

SEIU
Alliance to Save EnergyDirector of Government Relations – $90k-$130k pay grade noted on application page – knowledge of energy, environment and/or climate change issues at the federal and/or multi-state level is highly desirable.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Development & Fundraising Jobs 8

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we again take a look at opportunities in the development & fundraising space.

AARPDirector, Foundation Relations

Airport Minority Advisory CouncilCorporate Development Manager

AJC/Global Jewish AdvocacyRegional Director of Development 

Alliance for Aging ResearchDevelopment & Meetings Coordinator (note: look carefully; at first glance at top, listing appears to be for another position)

ALS AssociationRegional Development Officer – apply by Sept. 27

American Councils for International EducationPhilanthropic Development Officer

American Association of University WomenDirector of Major & Planned Gifts (pdf) – search managed by DRI Consulting

American Red CrossManager, Disaster Fundraising

American Urological Association/Urology Care FoundationManager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Army Distaff Foundation/KnollwoodDirector of Development – apply by Sept. 30

Brookings InstitutionDevelopment Officer

Calvary Women’s ServicesDevelopment Associate, Events & Donor Relations – apply by Sept. 24

Center for Clean Air PolicyDevelopment Assistant – part-time

Corcoran Gallery of Art
District of Columbia College Access ProgramAssociate Director of Development

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationDevelopment Coordinator

Fisher House FoundationDonations Assistant – $35k-$40k

Friendship Public Charter SchoolDirector of Corporate & Community Relations

The Foundation SchoolsDevelopment Assistant

Galapagos ConservancyDonor Relations Manager (scroll down) – apply by Sept. 30

George C. Marshall FoundationMajor Gifts Officer – search managed by LeaderFit

Georgetown Ministry Center Development Director – apply by Oct. 1

George Washington University
Habitat for Humanity
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National Capital Chapter Campaign Director for Light the Night program 

LIFTManager of Individual Giving

Loyola University
Director of Annual Giving Programs – Baltimore, MD

National Health Law AssociationDirector of Development 

National Kidney Foundation
National 4-H Council
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundDirector of Development (pdf) – see main career page here

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
National Women’s Law CenterDevelopment Associate

Paralyzed Veteran of AmericaDevelopment Officer (scroll down)

Shriner’s Hospitals for ChildrenDevelopment Officer

South Carolina Policy CouncilDirector of Development – Columbia, SC – search managed by Talent Market

SOS Children’s Villages
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Stimson Center Development Associate/Grant Writer – apply by Sept. 23

University of Maryland/University CollegeAssistant Vice President of Alumni Programs

USO (scroll to find)
Wilson CenterAssociate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – apply by Sept. 20

World Resources InstituteManager, Foundation Relations

World Wildlife Fund