The Carnegie Endowment for World Peace has just shared this very fresh Vice President for Communications opportunity – strong public policy and management experience and wide networks in government & the press are among the requirements for this role with oversight of a 30-person staff – apply by July 28
Our brainy friends at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine have passed along this Communications/Media Specialist opportunity supporting their Gulf Research Program – 3 years of related professional experience required; background working on communications at a grant-making organization or foundation preferred.
ReThink Media, an organization working to strengthen the media & communications capacity of nonprofit think tanks, experts & advocacy groups engaged on security, rights & democracy issues, seeks Managing Director (pdf) for their Peace & Security Collaborative – experience in non-profit capacity-building, managing multi-organization communications campaigns, or in facilitating the implementation of shared media, messaging or reframing campaigns desired – see also main career page – apply bu July 17
The National Endowment for Democracy is actively recruiting for:
- Senior Manager, Government Relations – 5-7 years of experience on Capitol Hill or equivalent background in government/legislative affairs required.
- Internships (scroll to find) for Fall 2017 are available supporting these diverse areas: Constitutional Design – Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation – Africa program – Latin America & Caribbean program – World Movement for Democracy – Government Relations & Public Affairs – Research & Conferences – Center for International Media Assistance – Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
Abt Associates seeks Communications Specialist supporting their International Economic Growth Division – strong writing, editing, proofreading & social media skills desired; knowledge of USAID programs, branding, and communications style a plus.
Currently available with the New America Foundation (scroll to find):
- Research Fellow, Ranking Digital Rights
- Financial Analysis & Grants Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Program Associate, Resilient Communities – New York
- Fall 2017 Intern opportunities – paid positions – Communications & Editorial (apply by July 7) – Early and Elementary Education – Education Policy, PreK-12 – Higher Education (apply by July 14 for latter three)
JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Communications Manager – 5-10 years of public affairs or strategic communications experience required.
New with Edelman PR since our early June check-in:
- Senior Account Exec, Healthcare
- Assistant Account Exec, Media
- Junior Digital Content Copywriter & Strategist
- Copywriter – temporary post
- Intern, Digital Development & Technology
- Intern, Market Research
Leidos – Senior Communications Editor supporting the National Institute of Justice – 6 years’ experience in writing/editing role desired.
Capitol Hill
- Republican MoC – Legislative Assistant
- Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) – District Liaison – Charlotte, NC
- South Florida Progressive Democrat – District Director – specific location not specified, but we’re guessing it’s Sunrise, FL
- Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) – Intern
- Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) – Intern
- Rep. Cathy Castor (D-FL) – Intern
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) – Intern
- Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Democratic Staff – Intern
Project on Government Oversight
- Media & Communications Associate
- Social Media Associate
- Interns – apply by July 15 for Fall 2017
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
- Donor Relations Coordinator – $43k-$47k
- Development Associate – $37k-$40k
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The South Florida District director is for Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office.
Director of Government and Political Affairs
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is a non-profit national trade association seeking an organized, experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of director of government and political affairs. For more information on the association please click here.
This position requires an individual to manage, facilitate and grow CONCRETEPAC fundraising operations and political programs. CONCRETEPAC is NRMCA’s bi-partisan, multi-candidate federal political action committee (PAC) registered with the Federal Election Committee (FEC). The position also requires the individual to engage membership in the political process, educate members on why political giving is important as well as comply with federal election laws. This position will also create all PAC fundraising strategies and solicitation materials, sustain recognition programs, run the corporate sponsorship program, and maintain knowledge of current PAC trends. Position will identify potential candidates and incumbents who are supportive of NRMCA’s advocacy program. As well, the position may include engaging and educating federal officials to seek beneficial outcomes for our issue-driven advocacy program.
Primary duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Daily management and development of CONCRETEPAC, including FEC compliance efforts, database maintenance, organized receipt and disbursement recordkeeping;
• Creation of annual PAC budget and recommendation lists, coordination on events and distribution of disbursements;
• Execution of all fundraising efforts including events at association meetings;
• Maintain all CONCRETEPAC collateral materials including newsletters, reports, letterhead, etc;
• Coordinate and communicate with other government affairs staff members on industry issues;
• Monitoring, attending and reporting on congressional hearings;
• Drafting congressional testimony, issue papers, weekly and monthly periodicals, grassroots letters, Legislative and Executive Branch communications, membership issue alerts, updates and presentations;
• Participate in Capitol Hill briefings and meetings with congressional staff and Members of Congress on behalf of association membership;
• Work on special projects and other duties to promote departmental success;
• Provide a strong and credible voice for the association and the industry with key stakeholders;
• Provide professional leadership to the political development work of NRMCA
Position requires:
• Some association travel;
• Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulation of PAC administration
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the workings of the Legislative and Executive Branches, with approximately 3 to 5 years of political fundraising, PAC administration, and/or Capitol Hill experience, and at least a Bachelor’s Degree. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Government and Political Affairs. Competitive salary and benefits package offered to the successful candidate. Please send resume to hr@nrmca.org by July 14, 2017. No phone calls, please.
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