Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A Few to Finish 2013

 Jan. 2 update – a new set will appear a little later this morning.

Here's a handful of finds to close out 2013.  Please take a look at our note at the bottom if you're planning on heading out tonight.

1) ACLULegislative Counsel/Lobbyist

2) American Geophysical UnionCongressional Science Fellowship – $65k

3) Business Industry Political Action CommitteeGrassroots Services Assistant

4-6) Capitol Hill
7-8) George Mason University
9-11) Greenpeace – DC or San Francisco, CA
12-16) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
17) Public Affairs CouncilAdmin Assistant

18-19) Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
20) Underwriters LaboratoriesGovernment Affairs Specialist

21) University of VirginiaVideo Coordinator, Athletic Dept. – Charlottesville, Va.

22) Well established advocacy lobbying organization with a focus on international affairsAssistant Project / Production Manager and Senior Project Manager, Live Events – 4 month term – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

Headed out to ring in 2014 tonight?  Please take a quick look at a cautionary tale from last New Year's Eve before you do.  Best wishes for a safe night and a great year ahead from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Executive Position with Local High Profile Athletic Organization Newly Available

Of course, there's some regular turnover (and, this year, frequent turnovers) associated with job #16, but that seems to be par for the course in that profession.

And, of course, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1-9) British Embassy
10-11) George Washington University
12-15) United Nations Foundation
16) Washington RedskinsHead Coach – attractive salary likely, must work weekends, job security uncertain

17) American Councils for International EducationCommunications & Marketing Intern – see also main career page

18-19) American Institute of Architects
20) Congressional Budget OfficeIntern, State & Local Cost Estimates – $17-$23/hr – job ID: 14-09 – apply by Jan. 13

21) Dept. of the NavyMarketing Assistant – $12-$16/hr – supporting Fleet & Family Readiness programs – job ID: M-07413 – Patuxent River NAS, MD – apply by Jan. 8

22) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & MalariaOperations Intern

23-24) Smith Bucklin
25) State Dept.Visual Information Specialist/Art Director for State Magazine – $62k-$97k – job ID: HR-2014-0003 – apply by Jan. 1

26) ZocDocWriter/Blogger – health & wellness focus

27-28) American Academy of Dermatology
29-31) ConnellyWorks
32) GYMR Public RelationsSenior Account Exec

33) International Justice MissionDirector of Global Public Relations

34) LeadingAgeDirector of Member Advocacy – see also main career page

35) Maryland Energy AdministrationCommunications Manager (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD

36) Mystery nonprofitSocial Media & Communications Assistant – $35k-$40k – search managed by Randstad

37) Mystery nonprofit focused on public health issuesPR Writer – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

38) St. Paul’s, Piney ParrishAdmin Assistant – part-time – Waldorf, MD

39-40) Washington, DC Economic Partnership
more to come OK, we're done –

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Hit Send, then Hit the Bar

HR majordomos around town have kindly omitted Jan. 1 & 2 as application deadlines (at least for those found in the DCPA+CJ universe) among previously noted opportunities closing next week, so go ahead and have that third glass of Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru NV as the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31; funny hat optional.

Office of Management & Budget
  • Policy Analyst – $51k-$97k – job ID: OMB-14-03-CMJ-DE – Dec. 30
  • Policy Analyst – $51k-$67k – for recent graduates – job ID: OMB-14-04-CMJ-RG – Dec. 30
Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceEngagement Manager – 6 month term –

Kellogg CompanySenior Director, Government RelationsDec. 31

League of Conservation Voters
Smithsonian InstitutionSenior Director, Planned Giving (pdf) – Dec. 31 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
Chesapeake Bay FoundationOutreach Database Specialist – Annapolis, MD – Jan. 3

Government National Mortgage AssociationSupervisor Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE14-051-gt – Jan. 3

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under LawCommunications Coordinator (pdf) – Jan. 3

Marymount UniversityStudy Abroad CoordinatorJan. 3

USActionNational Campaigns AssociateJan. 3

ACLU of New JerseyDevelopment Officer – Newark, NJ – Jan. 4 

Council of State GovernmentsPublic Affairs Manager – New York – Jan. 4

International Association for K-12 Online LearningState Policy Director (pdf) – Jan. 5

Friday, December 27, 2013

Rockville, Beltsville, Hong Kong & Mount Vernon

... all places we've been, and all places where you might end up whiling away your workday if something listed below works out for you.

We have it on good authority that Van Eperan & Company is still in search mode for Intern (scroll down) candidates for the Winter term – must be available at least 3 days a week; Rockville location.

Landsdowne, Va. is where you’ll hang your hat as an Intern with ProActive Communications – some compensation may be available for those of you not earning academic credits for your intern soujourn.

Even farther afield is this San Francisco-based Communications Assistant opportunity with clean energy advocate NextGen Climate Action

Opportunities with worldwide women-empowerment group Vital Voices Global Partnership:
International & plus-sized (2,000+ lawyers) law firm K&L Gates seeks Government Affairs Specialist – ideal candidate ideal candidate will combine Hill experience and knowledge of defense, foreign affairs, homeland security, immigration, and labor issues.

Solar energy provider Sun Edison seeks Director of Government Affairs, Southeast Region with 5-10 years experience working for an energy company, advocacy organization, renewable company, renewable trade association or similar – Beltsville, MD location – see main career page here

Pew Charitable Trusts
Families Against Mandatory Minimums, a group surely cheered by this fresh opinion, seeks Communications Director

League of Conservation Voters
Proctor & GambleGovernment Relations Administrator (search DC location or job # LGL00000400) seeking candidates with 1-4 years of admin experience, preferably on Capitol Hill, in a trade association or with government relations

New since just last week at Atlantic Media:
The Communitarian Network is seeking a part-time Communications Associate to assist in media strategy, outreach and office supervision – ideal for a graduate student seeking part-time, substantive employment – apply by Jan. 6

AARP (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
Chinese telecom giant Huawei seeks Senior Manager, Global Media Affairs with at least 10 years experience in well-known international companies as a media affairs senior manager or consultant, as well as the ability to develop relationships with leading influential media outlets - DC, New York, London or Hong Kong

Global Impact
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun ViolenceSocial Media Specialist – seeking candidates with 2-3 years developing & implementing social media, email, & mobile messaging campaigns, ideally for political or advocacy organizations.

American Farmland Trust
Director, Foundation Relations (pdf) is the latest fundraising opportunity available with the Smithsonian Institution – apply by Jan. 24

Environmental Defense Fund
American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Admin Assistant – supporting the marketing, creative & events unit

American Red Cross
… and, finally: scroll down for assorted food service, mailroom and retail opportunities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Best wishes for lovely last-of-2013 weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

'Twas the Afternoon After Christmas ....

We are belatedly back with a just-the-jobs Thursday set; more tomorrow (publishing around noon).

12/26 mid-afternoon update: we just stumbled onto this closing today (@ 11:59 pm) Manager, Development & Public Policy opportunity with Chevron.

1-2) Brookings Institution
3-5) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
6-9) Center for Global Development
10) Chesapeake Bay FoundationOutreach Database Specialist – Annapolis, MD – apply by Jan. 3

11) Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkInternships

12) Consumer Healthcare Products Association Manager, Communications

13) Corporation for Supportive Housing Director of Federal Policy (pdf)

14) Emergency Nurses Association Chief Development Officer

15-17) International Center for Research on Women – see also main career page here
18) Environmental Investigation AgencyPress Officer – apply by Jan. 24

19-20) Guidestar
21) Institute of MedicineCommunications/Media Specialist

22) Internews Vice President of Global Development

23) The Knowland Group Telephone Research Associate (search research analysis team category) – Salisbury, MD

24) Library of CongressLaw Librarian – $62k-$81k – job ID: 130147 – apply by Jan. 13

25) Motion Picture Association of AmericaPress Intern

26) National Counterterrorism Center/Office of the Director of National IntelligencePublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: 18903 – open to current civilian federal government employees only – apply by Jan. 10

27-28) Open Society Institute
29-31) Share Our Strength
32) Sona CreameryCommunications Intern – $8/hr

33) U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsExecutive Assistant

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Here's a Handful of Closing-Soon Jobs

Here's a stocking-stuffer of jobs with deadlines in the Christmas week; we'll see you again Dec. 26 with new finds.  Best wishes for nice holiday from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland ChapterCommunications Coordinator – Timonium, MD – Dec. 23
 
Agency for International DevelopmentCommunications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0056-ASH – Dec. 24

Dept. of Defense/OIGAssistant Inspector General for Communication & Congressional Liaison – $119k-$173k – job ID: IG-14-1007281-OCCL-SES – Dec. 24

Active Minds, Inc. – Communications CoordinatorDec. 27

House of Representatives, Office of the ClerkPublic Information Specialist – $53k – Dec. 27

Mack-Sumner Communications – Senior Vice President, Digital (see at right) – search managed by Grossman HeinzDec. 27

Trout UnlimitedVice President of Marketing & CommunicationsDec. 27
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Dec. 23 update: here's three new, over-the-transom opportunities followed by a few other fresh finds & updates; we'll reference those direct-to-us finds again Thursday, but we figured we'd give maybe even just one of you a head start your 2014 job & internship searches:

NextGen Climate ActionCommunications Assistant – San Francisco, CA

ProActive CommunicationsInterns

Van Eperan & CompanyWinter 2014 Digital Media and Communications Internship (scroll down)

Alternative HouseCommunications Specialist – part-time

American Heritage Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationDevelopment Director

Federal Railroad AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $50k-$97k – FRA.OA-2014-0003 – apply by Jan. 13

Government National Mortgage AssociationSupervisor Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE14-051-gt – apply by Jan. 3

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search # job #)

Friday, December 20, 2013

Wrapping Up

We finish this abbreviated week in (mostly) just-the-jobs mode, along with some great submissions/tips at the top.  This is probably it for new material until after Christmas; we hope your holiday is happy, healthy and hopeful for a great year ahead.

1) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine seeks Government Affairs Manager who is passionate about PCRM's mission to advance the field of preventive medicine, plant-based nutrition, and ethical research/animal welfare; Hill experience a plus.

2) The Howard Hughes Medical Institute seeks a Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist to help promote their Janelia Farm research center in Ashburn, Va. – your 7-12 years of practical and relevant experience should demonstrate intellectual depth, maturity, confidence, and the ability to work effectively & build consensus in a team environment with diverse and exacting stakeholders.

3) The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance seeks Manager of Communications position with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position including writing, editing, print and digital publication development, communications planning, public/media relations and social media management – apply by Jan. 10

4-5) The Obesity Society
  • Communications Coordinator – strongest candidates will have experience in media relations, website management, marketing and advertising, graphic design and event/meeting planning.
  • Senior Director of Scientific Meetings – ideal candidate will be a creative, organized, self-motivated, strategic thinker who is highly experienced in meeting planning.
6) American UniversityEvents Manager, School of International Service – low to mid $40k – apply by Jan. 31

7) Baltimore Washington Medical CenterDirector of Planning, Marketing & Communications – Glen Burnie, MD

8) Boeing Government Relations Specialist

9-10) Credit Union National Association – see also main career page
11) Land Trust AllianceGovernment Affairs Intern

12) Mystery employerSenior Media Relations Specialist – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Profiles Placement

13-19) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
20) Onyx PharmaceuticalsSenior Manager, Government Affairs

21-22) Pew Charitable Trusts
23) Ripken Baseball – assorted Internships recently posted including digital marketing, graphics & operations – Aberdeen, MD

24) World VisionVice President, Advocacy – apply by Jan. 31

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Happy Birthday Keith!

Rock Creek Strategic Marketing seeks Associate, Online Content with at least two years experience with an online program for a government agency, an electoral campaign, or advocacy organization; per main career page, it looks like you’ll be working at client site.

This Manager of Federal Affairs opportunity with the folks who get you out of auto-related jams (and provide other essential support to travelers nationwide) at AAA is DC-based, despite what the listing says – relevant experience with energy, transportation, environmental or automotive issues desired.

Brookings Institution
You may recall an opportunity for a Senior Vice President, Digital (see at right) with a progressive political communications firm we noted a few days back (#6); now the listing has been updated to identify your potential new employer as Mack-Sumner Communications – search managed by Grossman Heinz – apply by Dec. 27

An unnamed non-profit business association working to promote free markets seeks Executive Assistant – search managed by the Center for Shared Services.

Mystery employer described as advancing leadership across careers, cultures and continents by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievement is in search mode for a Program Manager (search DC location) with a broad portfolio, including major event management work – search managed by Genesis Global.

National Indian Health BoardLegislative Assistant/Grassroots Coordinator – at least 3-5 years work experience in legislative affairs, either Hill based or in a corporate/association setting, is desired; health policy experience also sought.

Atlantic Media is seeking a resourceful, ambitious Senior Editor to drive the growth and impact of its new digital magazine, The Atlantic Weekly – and here’s more on that.

Government contractor BRTRC is seeking a results-driven, technology savvy team-oriented Strategic Communications Analyst to provide outstanding strategic communications support to a government client in the DC metro area.

Discovery CommunicationsSocial Media Coordinator – demonstrated passion, engagement, experience & understanding for the social media arena required.

Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, no organization has been more effective in cleaning up our water supply; that’s the self-assessment of the folks at Potomac Riverkeeper, and we have no reason to doubt them – Communications & Membership Coordinator – apply by Jan. 31

Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Jewish HistoryDigital Marketing Associate (pdf) – part-time – New York

Federal Reserve of New YorkCommunications Associate, Financial Services (search communications / public affairs category or job # 233858) – New York

Novetta Solutions focuses on three core areas: big data analytics, cyber security, and identity intelligence.  Your place in this puzzle (and in Crystal City) would be Social Media Analyst.

These would appear to be new since our late November check-in w/ the Audubon Society:
Here’s a rare (ha!) chance to join the carnivore crew at the American Meat Institute as Legislative/Public Affairs Coordinator – PAC and FEC knowledge/experience a plus.

We also find a fairly fresh Director, Federal Government Relations opportunity with Walmart – relevant experience in (or dealing with) the legislative or executive branch required

Conservative business federation seeks jack-of-all-trades Staff Assistant to support their Congressional Affairs group – $40k - previous Hill job/intern experience particularly sought – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing.

The organizers for progressive change at USAction seek a National Campaigns Associate with at least 3 years experience in an organizational and/or grassroots campaign setting and a commitment to social and economic justice – apply by Jan. 3

The educators for liberty and savers of Western civilization at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute have enlisted our friends at Talent Market in their search for a Vice President/Director of Development – Wilmington, DE

DHS/ Citizenship and Immigration Services AgencyCongressional Liaison Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-959637-TFM – apply by Dec. 20

The big brains at the Society for Neuroscience seeks a Writer/Editor with a background in online news content with an interest in science-related issues.

National Disability Rights NetworkPublications & Communications Specialist (pdf) – strong writing & editing skills sought, as well as experience in newsletter layout & design – apply by Jan. 13

Capitol Hill
This is outside our usual area of focus, but perhaps one of you has the experience living or studying abroad & proficiency in a foreign language that are among the preferred attributes for Study Abroad Coordinator at Arlington’s Marymount University – apply by Jan. 3

This Team Administration Intern opportunity with the futbol folk at DC United sounds like a neat and even sometimes fun opportunity to us – which, of course, probably means it’s actually grueling and soul-defeating.  Good luck either way!

 ... and, finally: Do you like exercise, the Nats and the whole idea of large-headed presidential mascotry?  This would seem to be right up your alley, then.  We’ll take some comp seats for Thursday or Friday vs. the Braves, thanks.

We close by noting an auspicious day for birthday greetings: Dec. 18 is the big day for Keith Richards, Brad Pitt, Steven Spielberg, Joseph Stalin, Franz Ferdinand, Ty Cobb, and the great Fletcher Henderson.  Celebrate with some rare Christmas season brews (and air your grievances) at tonight's observance of Festivus at Rustico in Old Town Alexandria.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Hello Monday!

UPDATE – no new post Tuesday; we're (probably) on an M-W-F publishing schedule this week. 

UPDATE, part 2 – this will be gone by Wednesday, so here you go: Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondCommunications Specialist – $43k-$67k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Dec. 17 (5:00 pm)

And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Society of Thoracic SurgeonsDirector of Government Relations – minimum 10 years related work experience in government relations and political affairs, including five years in managerial capacity; association experience strongly preferred – search managed by Tuft & Associates

The Fund for the Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that broadens, strengthens and unites efforts to reduce the influence of money and special interests over politics and policy making, seeks Intern for term through mid-April.

George Washington University
The United Nations Foundation has opportunities available for Senior Producer, Digital Media and Associate Producer, Digital Media – Jan. 15 application deadline for both 

Edelman PRAssistant Account Exec, International Practice – knowledge of international affairs and second language are desired

A minimum of 3 years of experience in politics, grassroots, advocacy and mobilization, along with an understanding of oil and natural gas industry issues, as well as a desire to work in Houston, TX, all merit you for consideration for Manager, External Mobilization for the American Petroleum Institute 

Virginia New Majority seeks Communications Director to help advance a social justice agenda on healthcare, immigration, voting rights & the environment in the Commonwealth – 3-5 years relevant communications experience required.

Society for Human Resource ManagementIntern, Media Affairs and Intern, Government Affairs – Summer 2014

HHS/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services AdministrationPublic Health Analyst – $89k-$115k – job ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DE-14-1005931 – apply by Dec. 20

Senior-level opportunities with Rebuilding Together, a group helping to provide critical repairs and renovations for low-income homeowners across the country:
Active Minds, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help seeking, is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator to join them in Dupont Circle – apply by Dec. 27 – Intern opportunities also noted.

The Walton Family Foundation (as in the Wal-Mart Waltons) seeks Program Director, Environment to lead the development of a forward looking freshwater and marine conservation program – search managed by the Explore Company 

Mississippi Center for Public Policy Development Director – Jackson, MS – search managed by Talent Market 

Direct Marketing AssociationPR/Communications Specialist – proactive press outreach and story pitching to trades, business press & policy writers will http://careercenter.the-dma.org/jobs/5884645?

Mystery employer in the healthcare arena seeks Director, Government Affairs with at least 4-6 years experience in legislative or administrative/regulatory environment at   the state or federal level; JD preferred. 

C2 TechnologiesStrategic Communications Specialist – 5+ years of communications experience in an advertising and consulting capacity supporting federal government programs desired 

Poter Novelli Vice President, Corporate Communications – New York

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Tempus Fugit

Time is flyin' for for both Christmas shopping and these these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Center for the Study of Social Policy – Program Analyst (pdf) – Dec. 16

Outdoor FoundationDirector of DevelopmentDec. 16

Witt/O’Brien’sLegislative Assistant – see also main website hereDec. 16

United Nations Foundation

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
Dept. of the ArmyCongressional Analyst – $62k-$116k – job ID: NCHT 13771704 1010565D – Dec. 18 

George Mason UniversityDirector of Leadership GiftsDec. 18

University of MarylandCommunications Coordinator, School of EngineeringDec. 18 

World BankSenior Communications OfficerDec. 18 

Global Policy SolutionsMedia Relations ManagerDec. 20

Institute for Justice
Maryland Insurance AdministrationDirector of Government Relations & Policy Development – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 20

Dept. of Defense Writer / Reporter/ Photographer for Stars & Stripes Pacific – $40k-$60k – job ID: FENAFFC131009048 – Honolulu, HI – Dec. 20

Virginia Beach Sheriff's OfficeMedia & Communications Coordinator – $53k – Virginia Beach, Va. – Dec. 20 

Council of State GovernmentsProgram Associate, Law EnforcementDec. 21 

Wider Opportunities for WomenPresident & CEO (pdf) – Dec. 22

Friday, December 13, 2013

Belated, and Brief

We're a little late to the game with this Friday-the-13th set; we'll likely add some more later to atone for our delayed appearance  – OK, we're done

National Association of Health UnderwritersGovernment Affairs Coordinator – poli-sci or similar degree and an interest in health policy sought

Pew Charitable Trusts
Professional services/government contracting operation SDSE seeks Public Relations & Marketing Support Analyst with experience with large scale energy projects and/or working in military/DoD environment – $65k-$80k – see also main career page

American University
Dept. of the ArmyCongressional Analyst – $62k-$116k – job ID: NCHT 13771704 1010565D – apply by Dec. 18

Discovery CommunicationsPublicist – New York

Advancement ProjectSenior Communications Associate – 3-5 years experience in communications required; campaign experience helpful)

New since our recent check-in with the Sierra Club:
St. John’s College seeks to free men and women from the tyrannies of unexamined opinions and inherited prejudicesDirector of Web Initiatives & Social Media – $66k – Annapolis, MD

U.S. Institute for PeaceDirector of Intergovernmental Affairs

Malaria No More
American Lung AssociationDirector of Advocacy, Healthy Air Campaign – seeking candidates with 6-8 years of experience as a Hill staffer, grassroots organizer, legislative representative or related position in a voluntary health organization, non-profit group, professional society or government agency. 

Christian relief and development organization World Hope International seeks Donor Care/Gift Processing Specialist – Metro-convenient Old Town Alexandria location

Association of Public Health LaboratoriesAssociate Specialist, Communications – writing, proofing and copy editing skills required; familiarity with SharePoint, social media applications, InDesign and Photoshop preferred. 

Foreign policy think tank with focus on security, counter-terrorism, the Middle East, and South Asia seeks Intern to support development activities.

National Fish & Wildlife FederationManager, Federal Relations – experience working directly with a federal agency, particularly a natural resources agency, is preferred. 

… and finally, it’s dateline: Honolulu, HI for one lucky aspirant to this Writer / Reporter/ Photographer posting for the Dept. of Defense and Stars & Stripes Pacific – $40k-$60k – job ID: FENAFFC131009048 – apply by Dec. 20

… and finally, part 2: your friends will surely delight in giving you a Gavin McLeod photo with a congratulatory message if you are selected to come on board as Manager, Public Affairs for the Cruise Lines International Association.   We like to think that some fun travel opportunities are part of the package here.

 Best wishes for a Friday free of misfires and a great weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Liberty, Community, Mystery & Opportunity

1) The defenders of all faiths at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty seek an Assistant Director of Communications – in addition to the requisite communications/media relations skills for the post, a law degree would also look good on your resume.

2) Independent Sector, a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations & corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world, seeks a Director of Marketing with a minimum of 8 years of related experience in (or working with) a membership organization.  And, their extensive membership list makes for a good job-search resource in the nonprofit arena.

3-4) ActionAid USA
5) Agency for International DevelopmentCommunications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0056-ASH – apply by Dec. 24

6) American Association of Family PhysiciansGrassroots E-Advocacy Specialist

7-9) American Heart Association
10) American Medical Informatics AssociationPublic Policy Specialist

11-12) American Political Science Association
13) Annie E. Casey FoundationSenior Communications Associate – Baltimore, MD

14-15) Arthritis Foundation
16-17) Axiom Resource Management
18) Baltimore City Community CollegeVice President of Institutional Advancement (pdf) – $114k – Baltimore, MD

19) Brookings InstitutionAssistant Director for the Saban Center on Middle East Policy – high $50k

20) Burson Marsteller Chief Executive, Public Affairs & Crisis

21-22) Civil War Trust
23) Comcast Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs – Indianapolis, IN

24) Dept. of Defense/OIGAssistant Inspector General for Communication & Congressional Liaison – $119k-$173k – job ID: IG-14-1007281-OCCL-SES – apply by Dec. 24

25) Food & Drug AdministrationAssociate Commissioner for Legislation – $119k-$179k – job ID: HHS-FDA-ES-14-1004937 – apply by Jan. 9

26) GEICOCommunications Specialist/Content Writer (use advanced search and Chevy Chase, MD location or job ID 3283)

27-29) Georgetown University
30) Global CommunitiesMedia Officer

31) GOP fundraising organizationClient Telephone Representative

32) Healthcare Information and Management Systems SocietySenior Director, Federal Affairs

33) Interfaith WorksDirector of Community Engagement & Development (pdf)

34) International Association for K-12 Online LearningState Policy Director (pdf) – apply by Jan. 5

35) Internet Society Senior Manager, Media Relations

36-37) Johns Hopkins Medicine – Baltimore, MD
38-43) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
44) Ketchum Receptionist – New York

45) LM&O AdvertisingSocial Media Brand Manager

46) Mystery employerSocial Media Associate – $32k

47) Mystery employerCommunications Coordinator – $50k-$65k – contract-to-perm – search managed by Aerotek

48) National Association of ManufacturersWebsite Manager

49) National Association of RealtorsRPAC Major Investor Fundraising Representative

50-51) National Iranian American Council
52-56) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
57) Opportunity NationCoalition & Grassroots Manager

58) PBSProject Assistant, Corporate Communications – temporary through June 2014

59) Stratford UniversitySocial Media Manager

60-64) Wilderness Society

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Here's Some Jobs (and Internships)

This Corporate Communications Program Coordinator opportunity with the American Society of Clinical Oncology is new since our recent communications-focused special edition – experience w/ content management systems, Photoshop and social media applications particularly sought. 

Fannie MaeEditor (search communications & public relations category or req ID: 3713) – previous experience working as a newsroom editor in a newsroom or in similar corporate communications capacity is required.

Fleishman HillardAccount Director, Public Affairs – 5-10 years overall experience required, community relations experience desired, understanding of civil engineering projects (roads, tunnels, bridges, etc.) a plus

Charles Koch Institute
Human Rights Watch Development Officer – minimum 3-5 years of fundraising experience should include work in coordinating large-scale events – New York – apply by Dec. 13

Adventist Health Care Manager, Marketing & Public Relations (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job # 308063) – supports all marketing, PR, media relations and internal communications initiatives for Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

Institute for Policy Studies
Guidestar works to advance transparency in the world of charitable giving – your place in this Williamsburg, Va.-based organization would be Development Director or Public Relations Intern. 

American Cancer Society
National Community Reinvestment CoalitionConference & Events Intern

National PTAWeb Content Intern

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Back at It

Just-the-jobs style (mostly) today as we get back underway from snow DC.

1) The Dept. of Health & Human Services seeks a Press Intern to join their Affordable Care Act public affairs team – part- and full-time applicants will be considered for this no-doubt-challenging opportunity – apply by Dec. 16

2) Digital agency Engage is looking for a mid-level Social Strategist that can deliver superior client service and craft out-of-the-box, innovative digital strategies – 2-5 years full-time work experience (excluding internships) in digital media is requirement #1

3-4) Design-centric opportunities with the Office of Communications at the University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
  • Senior Multimedia Producer – $50k-$75k – 7+ years of experience in multimedia or a combination of multimedia experience and relevant education desired
  • Senior Designer – $50k-$75k – 7+ years of relevant experience in graphic design for print, electronic and mobile sought
5) High-profile GOP committee seeks talented Video & Graphic Design Staffer with a minimum of three to four years experience in graphic design and video production; proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software, is required.

6) Progressive political communications firm is currently searching for a Senior Vice President, Digital (scroll down, see right) to lead their digital portfolio and design and manage online campaigns for its clients – 5-7 years of relevant experience & a keen understanding of the role digital technology plays in political campaigns and progressive unions and institutions – search managed by Grossman Heinz – apply by Dec. 27

7) The Hatcher Group seeks a Public Affairs Intern to join them in Annapolis, MD, starting in January –strong writing, editing, research and computer skills required; familiarity with nonprofit organizations and/or environmental policy a plus.

8) United Nations FoundationSenior Associate supporting the Nothing but Nets campaign – apply by Dec. 20

9-10) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
11) American Health Information Management AssociationSenior Director, Federal Relations

12) American Jewish CouncilAssistant Regional Manager

13) American Society for NutritionCommunications & Membership Intern – $9-$11/hr

14) BPManager, Regulatory Policy & Programs (search communications & external affairs category or req ID 50954BR) –  apply by Dec. 11

15-16) Center for Effective Government
17) Child Life CouncilDirector of Development

18) The Fairness CenterGeneral Counsel – Harrisburg or Philadelphia, PA – search managed by Talent Market

19) Faster CuresIntern

20) Food Marketing InstituteManager, Member & Digital Communications

21-26) George Washington University
27) GreenpeaceFoundation Relations Manager

28) Healthcare-focused research & advisory groupHealthcare Policy Analyst

29) Lowe’sGovernment Affairs Manager – Charlotte, NC

30) Israel on Campus CoalitionDirector of Communications

31-33) Milken Institute/Center for Financial Markets
34) Mystery international think tankIntern

35-37) NARAL Pro-Choice America
38) Novo NordiskManager, State Public Policy

39-40) Office of Management & Budget
  • Policy Analyst – $51k-$97k – job ID: OMB-14-03-CMJ-DE – apply by Dec. 30
  • Policy Analyst – $51k-$67k – for recent graduates – job ID: OMB-14-04-CMJ-RG – apply by Dec. 30
41) Open Technology InstituteSenior Policy Counsel for Surveillance & Security

42) Outdoor FoundationDirector of Development – apply by Dec. 16

43) Planet Aid Development Manager – Elkridge, MD

44) PriceWaterhouseCoopersDirector of Public Policy