Off to a Good Start

Sure, we're happy for another unseasonably pleasant day of weather & the lingering effects of gaining an extra hour over the weekend, but you know yesterday's comeback in Seattle is main reason we've got a little extra spring in our step this morning.  Plus we're headed out to see the Caps in person this evening. 

But enough about us; enjoy the jobs & don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Corn Refiners Association has passed along this Director, Communications (pdf) opportunity suited for candidates with 4-7 years of PR/communications or related experience as well as facility with WordPress, Constant Contact & social media applications.

Partners for Affordable Excellence, a group working to address the skyrocketing costs of public higher education, is actively recruiting for a Vice President for Development & Projects with 5-7 years of nonprofit fundraising experience & a solid record of soliciting foundations, individuals & corporations – location flexible with a preference for DC, Richmond, or Hampton Roads, Va. area.

The National Down Syndrome Society is seeking a part time Guidance Assistant to support a recently hired staffer in the early evenings in the Capitol Hill area – $20-$25/hr

Digital creative & communications agency Ghost Note has passed along this Account Exec opportunity with strong copywriting & presentation skills as well as resiliency & ability to operate under tight deadlines.

Here’s a fresh Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications post with the Children’s National Health System – 12 years’ of experience required; healthcare background a plus.

Three recently added opportunities with the American Psychiatric Association:

• Director, Federal Relations
• Director, State Government Relations
• Senior Social Media Specialist

CFRE International, a group providing a certification credential for the philanthropic/fundraising community, seeks Communications & Marketing Professional with at least 5 years of experience in communications and marketing positions; background in the fundraising community & philanthropic sector preferred – Metro-proximate Old Town Alexandria location.

Technology Transition Corporation/Biomass Thermal Energy Council – Clean Energy Communications & Operations Assistant – $36k-$39k – multitasking ability & desire to develop professionally desired – apply by Dec. 1

Working America

• Campaign Communications Specialist
• Media Outreach Specialist

S.C. Johnson & Co., the folks who help stock your cabinets with products like Pledge, Off! & Shout, seeks Manager, Federal Government Relations with 7+ years of experience in Congress, corporate government relations, or an related-industry trade association; Senate-side background preferred.

The Amputee Coalition seeks Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator with 1-3 years of experience in a government relations, health non-profit health, Capitol Hill or campaign setting desired – Manassas, Va.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Social Media/Digital Content Coordinator, School of Nursing – $42k-$58k
• Marketing Manager, Business School – 3 posts available
• Social Media Manager, School of Arts & Sciences
• Senior Associate Director of Foundation Relations – $78k-$107k
• Associate Director of Foundation Relations – $67k-$92k
• Senior Development Coordinator, Dept. of Medicine – $40k-$55k
• Graphics & Video Coordinator, School of Nursing
• Science Writer – casual/on-call – $49k-$67k

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Development Specialist/Associate – 2-3+ year of fundraising experience required.

American Society of Civil Engineers

• Manager, Major Gifts – apply by Nov. 17
• Manager, Grassroots & Digital Advocacy – apply by Nov. 24

… and finally: speaking of local football action, your DC Wolverines have a spot on the roster for a Public Relations Intern with PR/media relations experience.