It Was Always Going to End that Way

Once again a Nats playoff run comes to a halt in a typically intense & dispiriting fashion.  We remain unalloyed in our affection for them no matter the result, and of course... Spring training is only about 125 days away.

The U.S. China Economic & Security Review Commission is seeking an Executive Director (pdf) with demonstrated leadership ability and senior-level experience in Congressional & intergovernmental relations as well a substantive knowledge of China-related economic, trade, security  & military issues – $170k-$187k – apply by Nov. 5

AFL-CIO – Director of Electoral, Issue & Mobilization Hub – 10+ years’ experience in national and local political program development and implementation required, including significant work in managing mobilization programs.

The National Women’s Health Network has passed along this Winter/Spring 2018 Communications Intern opportunity – excellent writing & research skills and a demonstrated interest in women’s health are required; familiarity with WordPress, Blackbaud NetCommunity & graphic design software a plus

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is seeking a part-time Social Media & Copywriting Intern to support digital marketing for its online awareness and advocacy campaign, Lead with Languages – $1,000/mo – apply by Oct. 27

Newly added opportunities at Ketchum since our late-Sept. check-in:

• Account Supervisor
• Interns – Fall 2017

In addition to this local Communications Assistant post we noted earlier this week, our friends at the British Embassy are also in search mode for a New York-based Senior Policy Advisor supporting the UK Mission to United Nations – $72k – apply by Oct. 22 

Koch Industries – Director, U.S. Trade Policy – trade policy & Capitol Hill experience required

Union of Concerned Scientists – Outreach Assistant supporting the Center for Science & Democracy – $39k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Oct. 31

Atlantic Media seeks a Social Media Intern to support CityLab on a part-time basis – paid position

Mystery global law firm – Internal Communications Manager – 4+ years of substantive writing & editing experience desired – law firm background a plus; journalists encouraged

American University

• Communications Manager – $64k-$67k
• Communications & Graphics Coordinator

Education Trust – Senior Director of Development – seeking candidates with 7+ years of fundraising success with an emphasis on 6-figure and larger grants and major gifts, as well as a passion for social justice & educational equity.

Edelman PR – Senior Account Exec, Digital Crisis – seeking candidate with at least two years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media & publishing.

Marketing and advertising agency TMNcorp is looking for a part-time Marketing & Event Coordinator with event planning, marketing & digital media expertise – Rockville-based.

Clinton Foundation – Development Officer, Digital & Direct Mail Giving – 5-7 years of experience in professional digital/direct mail fundraising & development required – New York

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Officer
• Senior Officer, Business Partnerships & Outreach/International Conservation Unit

DC Office of Disability Rights – Public Affairs Specialist – $70k – apply by Oct. 20

Threat reduction sounds like a good idea to us in almost any context and especially with regards to the work of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, who you can sign on with as a Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$123k – apply by Oct. 18

University of Maryland – Assistant Director, Media Relations – supporting UMD athletics; particularly baseball & men’s soccer programs – apply by Oct. 19

The LEAD1 Association, a group representing 130 of the largest college athletic programs, is seeking a Director of Communications with a proven track record of building communications and PR programs; background in college sports preferred.

Best wishes for a chill & restorative weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Fall festival season rolls on:

• Taste of Heaven Oktoberfest – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 13
• Baltimore Beer Week – Oct. 13-22
• Hank’s OysterFest 10 – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 14
• Das Best Oktoberfest – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 14
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 14
• Prince George’s Oktoberfest – Bowie, MD – Oct. 14
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 14-15
• Virginia Wine Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 14-15
• Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival – Amherst, Va. – Oct. 14-15
• Owens Ordinary Bavarian Beer Garden Party – Bethesda, MA – Oct. 15