Friday, April 25, 2014

Sorry, No Lab Coats

Social + digital agency Social Driver seeks Account Manager with big ideas and experience managing client relationships.  Deep knowledge of digital technologies, how they are used, and what the future holds in this arena also expected.

New Profit Inc., a nonprofit venture philanthropy firm/social innovation group working to increase social mobility, seeks a Policy Director with significant professional experience in federal policy and/or politics; familiarity w/ social entrepreneurship / innovation preferred.

McLean-based Logi Analytics seeks Manager, Corporate Communications with 5-7 years of experience in public and/or media relations, ideally in the tech/software arena – familiarity with business intelligence, big data and data analytics a plus.

The Conference on Asian Pacific Leadership seeks Development & Communications Manager with at least two years of relevant experience with an interest in & commitment to serve the Asian Pacific American community – proficiency with database management, graphic design  Wordpress & CiviCRM will look good on your CV – apply by May 1.

Golin Harris
Dept. of the ArmyPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the Army Cyber Command – $76k-$98k – job ID: NCBF14940 0561104801D – apply by Apr. 30
National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare FoundationProgram/Development Assistant – minimum of two years experience in similar support function required, including two years supporting senior level staff, experience in fundraising, sales or marketing environment is preferred.

Hager Sharp
Engility seeks a Communications Project Manager to support the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury – ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of professional experience in developing PR & media campaigns & 3-5 years in a project/program manager role.

Corporation for National and Community ServiceProgram Outreach Specialist – $63k-$67k – job ID: CNS-14-045-1103541 – apply by May 6

American UniversityEditor/Writer – seeking candidates with at least five years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably for a university, newspaper or magazine, advertising/PR agency, or nonprofit group – knowledge of Chicago Style a must.

Opportunities with your local leaders in catvocacy, the Alley Cat Allies:
We had a case of the chills when we first noted the Pew Charitable Trust’s frosty Officer, Communications (Arctic) opportunity, but fortunately for your continued tanning regimen, this post is DC-based.

State DepartmentAlumni Regional Coordinator – $52k-$82k – job ID: ECA-2014-0041 – apply by May 1

American Chemical SocietyAssistant Director, Science Communications – described as a senior level position with responsibility for overseeing ACS activities in communicating the nature and value of chemistry and related sciences to the public.  Position oversees a staff of seven; try to resist the urge to make them all wear lab coats in the office.

GEU.S. Government Affairs Fellow – one year term; graduate or law degree required

New since our exactly-one-month-ago check-in with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
Competitive Enterprise Institute Internships, Fall 2014 – apply by July 31

Forest ServiceLegislative Affairs Specialist – $106k – job ID: 14-5103- 027088DP-CT – apply by Apr. 30

DC Sustainable Energy Utility
British EmbassyAdmin Assistant, UK Trade & Investment – $38k – Cambridge, MA – apply by May 7

Perhaps a little out of our usual area of focus, but Wedding Wire sounds like fun (even if these posts seem all business) – Product Marketing Manager and Market Research Insights Manager

… and finally: do arty stuff in a fun part of town, under the employ of the Studio Theatre:

Best wishes for a cheerful Friday & lovely & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

3 comments:

Gordon said...

Strauss Media Strategies - Media Relations Intern

Summer 2014

Strauss Media Strategies, Inc. for many years has maintained an active internship program for students interested in pursuing a career in PR, communications, media studies and other related disciplines.

Our interns work intimately with Strauss Media Strategies account executives and managers in a hands-on environment that provides real world experience. We take seriously our responsibility to provide our interns with a meaningful experience in a supportive environment.

Interns assist in developing and executing public relations campaigns for our clients. Duties include assisting in telephone pitches, assisting with preparation for client presentations, writing proposals and reports, researching issues, writing audio news releases, writing public service announcements, audio and video recording and editing, general office tasks and other various tasks associated with our business.

Strauss Media Strategies is located in the National Press Building in the heart of downtown Washington and is easily accessible by Metro.

apply to: mserna@straussmedia.com

Anonymous said...

While the Forest Service job posting looks exciting, it is only open for application for four days. This generally means that the government already knows the person that will be hiring but it required to post the listing.

Gordon said...

Could well be true; we've raised the same suspicions in the past, FWIW.

http://publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com/2009/04/now-boarding-gate-5.html