Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Humanitarian & Relief Jobs XIX

Your Tuesday special edition revisits one of our favorite subjects: jobs & internships with humanitarian, relief & international development organizations.  Additional program and technical opportunities can be found on the career pages with many of these groups, including in-country postings.

Action Against Hunger
Associate Director of Communications – New York

ActionAidPolicy & Development Intern – Fall 2018 – $15/hr 

Adventist Development & Relief AgencyDirector of Development

Aga Khan FoundationDonations Management Associate (pfd)

American Jewish World Service – New York
American Red CrossDonor Development Officer

Amnesty International
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationSenior Program Assistant, Development Policy & Finance

Bread for the World
– see also main career page
CARE USA
Catholic Relief Services
Center for Civilians in ConflictInterns (scroll to find) – DC & New York

Center for Global DevelopmentSenior Associate for Policy Research

Childfund InternationalDirector of Philanthropy – Richmond, Va.

Church World Service

Doctors Without BordersMajor Gifts Officer (scroll to find)  – New York – apply by Aug. 31

Embassy of the State of QatarHumanitarian Funds Advisor
Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentProgram Officer, U.S. Disaster Program (pdf) – location TBD

Evidence ActionFundraising Manager

FHI 360
Food for the PoorDirector of Planned Giving – Coconut Creek, FL

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria

Fund for Global Human RightsDevelopment & Communications Intern (scroll to find)

Global Alliance for Improved NutritionSenior Admin Assistant – apply by Aug. 1

Global CommunitiesVice President, Communications & Public Affairs

Global Impact Campaign Representative – part time

InterAction Policy Coordinator, Protection

International Campaign for TibetAdvocacy/Communications Intern and Development Intern

International Food Policy Research Institute – opportunities supporting the HarvestPlus program
International Justice Mission
International Medical CorpsDigital Communications Intern and Resource Development Intern – DC or Los Angeles, CA

International Rescue Committee
Innovations for Poverty ActionDevelopment Associate – New York or New Haven, CT – apply today, July 31

Islamic Relief USAPublic Affairs Campaign & Advocacy Manager

JhpiegoCorporate and Foundation Partnerships Officer – Baltimore, MD

Malaria No More Advocacy Intern – Fall 2018

Medical Teams International – Tigard, OR
MacFaddenCommunications Assistant supporting USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives – part-time

Mercy Corps
Mercy ShipsDonor Services Web Gift Specialist (scroll to find) – Lindale, TX

ONE Campaign
Operation Blessing InternationalNational Volunteer & U.S. Programs Manager – Virginia Beach, Va.

Oxfam America
PATH
Plan InternationalOutbound Donor Engagement Representative – Warwick, RI
Polaris
Population Services International
Project Hope
Relief International – see also main career page
Save the Children
SOS Children’s Villages
UNICEFAdvocacy Specialist, Maternal & Child Nutrition – New York – apply by Aug. 1

United Methodist Church Global MinistriesRegional Officer of Development – Atlanta, GA

United Muslim ReliefCommunications Associate – proficiency in Arabic/Urdu desired

United Nations Foundation
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Women for Women International
World Food Program USA (scroll to find)
World VisionBusiness Development Manager, Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs

Monday, July 30, 2018

Big Monday

Hello Monday!  Let's get your job-search week off to a flying start with this grande-sized set (61 opportunities!) as well previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The American Council of Trustees & Alumni have passed along this Associate Director of Development opportunity suited for candidates with 3-5 years’ experience in annual giving campaigns, as well as proficiency in Salesforce.

Recently-launched affordable healthcare advocate United States of Care is actively recruiting for all of these (scroll to find):
Public affairs cabal VOX Global has multiple jobs/intern roles to fill:
The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities is seeking a Research Assistant/Research Associate supporting the State Fiscal Project – 2-year term – strong quantitative skills and a background in public policy, economics, or related field required.

The Urban Institute tells us they are still actively seeking candidates for this Design Specialist opportunity – 3 years’ experience showing a strong portfolio of digital work & demonstrating your command of Adobe Creative tools, esp. Photoshop & Illustrator, is required. 

National Organization for Women
Save the ChildrenAssociate Director, Communications supporting their political advocacy-focused Action Network – 5-7 years’ experience in media relations, public affairs & communications required; non-profit of political campaign background preferred.
Excelencia in EducationCommunications Manager – 3+ years’ experience in communications, advocacy & media relations required – search managed by Staffing Advisors

New with the Council on Foreign Relations since our mid-July think tank job special:
Agricultural Research Service Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Aug. 13

American WaterCommunity Relations Specialist – 2+ years’ related experience & an academic backwound in PR, marketing, communications or related field required.

American Enterprise Institute
San Diego, CA (Coronado, actually) would be your workday home as Social Media Manager for kglobal, supporting communications efforts for the Naval Surface Force, Pacific – active Secret clearance required

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipDigital Organizing Coordinator – 2+ years’ experience crafting & executing paid/owned content desired, as well as intimate knowledge of social media & email marketing – DC or Missoula, MT

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
News Media AllianceManager, Public Policy – At least 5-7 years’ experience in public policy/advocacy required; background in technology policy preferred.

This Client Staff Assistant/Client Executive supporting Burson Marsteller’s grassroots operations is new since our check-in from a little over a week ago

George Washington University

Bainum FoundationGrants Manager – 3-5 years’ experience in grants management or operations in a non-profit, philanthropic, or education setting preferred.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCommunications Intern – part-time – $15-$20/hr – other Fall 2018 Intern (scroll to find) posts also noted – apply by July 31

National Association of School Nurses
Digital Media Specialist – 4+ years of content development experience required – apply by Aug. 20

Fresh fundraising opportunities with Catholic University:
The Akilah Foundation, a group dedicated to fundraising for schools & educational products for the African market, seeks Chief Development Officer with 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising – search managed by Commongood Careers

Madison House Autism FoundationDevelopment & Digital Media Coordinator – 1-3 years professional or intern-level experience in a fundraising, communications, sales, marketing or related field desired 

National Governors Association
Leidos Communications Specialist – 5+ years of experience in marketing, business management, or communications required, as well as a current Top Secret clearance

Office of the Army Chief of Staff
Writer/Editor – $96k-$126k – apply by Aug. 3

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Here’s a very freshly posted Communications Intern opportunity with Social Impact – facility with WordPress, Photoshop & InDesign desired – $10/hr

USO
In Pursuit OfSenior Op-Ed Writer – 5-8 years of writing experience and an understanding of public policy issues including health care, government spending, free speech & corporate welfare – search managed by Freedom Partners Shared Services

Sunday, July 29, 2018

See These Again

Here's your Sunday selection of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American Society of Civil EngineersSocial Media SpecialistJuly 30

Appalachian VoicesTennessee Community Outreach Associate Steward – one-year term, starting late-Aug. 2018 – Knoxville, TN – July 30

British Embassy Programme Manager – $58k – July 30 

National Reconnaissance Office Communications Strategy Program Manager – $114k-$164k – July 30

National Wild Turkey Federation Regional Director, New York – Buffalo, NY – July 30 

NucorLegislative AssistantJuly 30

Self Help Credit UnionCommunications ManagerJuly 30

Center on Budget & Policy PrioritiesDevelopment Writer/EditorJuly 31

Smithsonian InstitutionPrincipal Gift Officer (pdf) – July 31

Nature Conservancy
Library of Congress/U.S. Copyright OfficeOutreach & Education Manager/Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Aug. 1

Middle East InstitutePresidentAug. 1

George Mason University
American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Aug. 3

Fairfax County Fire & RescueCommunications Specialist – $58k-$97k – Aug. 3  

World Affairs Council Communications & Marketing Officer (pdf) – see also main career pageAug. 3

Defense Intelligence AgencyWriter/Editor – $96k-$126k – Aug. 5

Teach for AmericaManager of Government AffairsAug. 5

Friday, July 27, 2018

Jobs and Beer, and Some Beer Jobs, Too!

Hello Friday job-search enthusiasts!  Hope one of these helps close your week on a good note; and if not, there's some beer notes at the end.

Events DC, the District’s convention & sports authority (landlords of RFK & Nats Park, for example), have let us know they’re recruiting more talent for the team:
Fintrac, a consulting company developing agricultural solutions to end hunger & poverty, is actively seeking a Communications Manager to support USAID’s Future Partnering for Innovation program 4+ years of relevant experience that includes a track record of producing high quality content and a background in international development, agriculture, and/or food security.

Fresh opportunities with our friends at the Human Rights Campaign:
Rock Creek GroupSenior Communications Manager – experience and knowledge of asset management and/or financial services sector required

Inova Health SystemCommunications Manager – 4+ years of relevant experience in PR desired 

American University
AstraZenecaAssociate Director, Science Communications – science-related background/degree & significant writing experience will merit you consideration 

Embassy of Canada
Atlantic Media/National Journal GroupNational Security Correspondent – background covering defense and foreign policy at the federal level required. 

Marketing Design Group – Reston-based opportnities, unless otherwise noted – see also main career page
Heritage FoundationDonor Relations Portfolio Manager – 5 years of relevant work experience & advanced CRM-related skills required

Center for American Progress
The Maryland Soccer Foundation seeks strong manager & transformational leader to take on the Executive Director role – search managed by Raffa

Pew Charitable Trusts
Phillips CollectionManager of Marketing & Partnerships (scroll to find) – 5 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or related field required; art history & museum background a plus.

… and finally: how about finishing your Friday looking at some local opportunities in the beer biz?
Speaking of beer, did you know there's a beer garden attached to Kingbird at the Watergate featuring beers from Victory & Troegs?  And while we're at it, don't miss some special beers from Colorado's Oskar Blues brewery at Churchkey on Tuesday, July 31.  Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. 

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Status Report: Good

It's Thursday, we're a work-in-progress [edit: all finished], we had a super-fun time at the Violent Femmes/Echo & the Bunnymen show last night at the Anthem, and the sun is out this morning.

1) AARPContent Writer/Editor/Producer

2-4) AdvaMed
5) Bristol-Myers Squibb Director, State Government Affairs

6) Brookings Institution Co-Director & Senior Fellow position supporting the Center for Universal Education

7) Center for International Private EnterpriseCommunications Assistant

8-9) Chevo Consulting
10) Cox EnterprisesGovernment Affairs Director

11) Creative Associates InternationalCommunications Writer/Editor

12) Defense Intelligence AgencyWriter/Editor – $96k-$126k – apply by Aug. 5

13-15) The Fairness Project
16-18) Georgetown University
19) JPMorgan ChaseCorporate Responsibility Operations Associate

20-21) National Wild Turkey Federation
22) Planned ParenthoodLegislative Coordinator

23) Save the Children Senior Communications Coordinator supporting the Resilience Evaluation, Analysis & Learning Award

24) Smithsonian InstitutionPrincipal Gift Officer (pdf) – apply by July 31

25) TransurbanCorporate Communications Specialist – see also main career page

26) American Sustainable Business CouncilPolicy Director (scroll to find)

27) Chesapeake Bay FoundationGrassroots Coordinator – Richmond, Va. – apply by July 27

28-29) Consumer Reports
30) World Affairs Council Communications & Marketing Officer (pdf) – see also main career page – apply by Aug. 3

31) Asian Americans Advancing Justice Interns – Fall 2018

32) BSA/The Software AllianceExecutive Assistant (pdf) to the CEO – see also main career page

33) Empire Center for Public Policy Research Director – Albany, NY – search managed by Talent Market

34) Infectious Diseases Society of AmericaMarketing & Communications Manager

35-37) Leadership for Educational Equity
38) LMI ConsultingStrategic Communicator – active Secret clearance required

39-42) Nature Conservancy
43-44) PBS News Hour
45) WETADevelopment Coordinator

more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Ethics, Science, Family & Hospitality

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington is seeking a Digital Engagement Manager with 3-7 years’ experience in digital organizing or online engagement that includes significant work writing digital content & managing email campaigns

The Environmental Working Group has passed along a call for a meme-savvy Social Media Manager with 3-5 years managing social for a nonprofit or consumer-facing brand – 14th & U location

The Audubon Society has let us know about a fresh Manager, Government Affairs post that was added just after we noted their also-still-available Director, Government Affairs opportunity in Monday’s set.

The Case Foundation has shared this Research & Data Coordinator opportunity suited for candidates with 2-4 years of relevant experience; research and/or data analysis background in a PR or media environment a plus.

Poston Communications seeks Communications Interns (pdf) for the Fall 2018 term at the their DC, Atlanta & Orlando outposts – forward-focused self-starters with demonstrated leadership in their school work, extracurricular activities & their communities particularly desired – see also main career page.

Via the comments we find this Communications Manager (scroll to find) opportunity with Alexandria’s Burgundy Farm School – 2 to 5 years’ experience in related field required, preferably earned in an independent school environment

These are new with Fannie Mae since we put together last Friday’s edition:
CLS Strategies has a fresh call out for a Senior Associate, Digital with 2+ years of experience working with digital teams on political or issue-advocacy campaigns, or doing related work within an agency setting. 

Alion Science & TechnologySenior Congressional & Legislative Analyst supporting the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Submarines – active Secret clearance required; DoD/Navy acquisition support experience highly preferred.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (scroll to find)
Better Medicare AllianceAdvocacy Manager – 4-6 years of communications, marketing, and/or community outreach experience desired.

Food & Drug Law InstituteDigital Coordinator – experience in updating websites, using CRM databases, and/or basic graphic design skills preferred

Capitol Hill
Open GovernmentCommunications Director – 5-7 years in media relations or communications & experience pitching to broadcast, print & digital outlets desired.

DC Child and Family Services Agency
Director of Communications – $113k-$159k – apply by Sept. 6

New with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since our two-weeks-back check-in:
How’s your Hausa?  If you happen to be fluent in that language primarily employed in Niger and northern Nigeria, you are encouraged to check out this Digital Content Editor post with the Broadcasting Board of Governors – $96k-$126k – apply by Aug. 8

AT&TDirector, Public Affairs – 5-7 years of campaign or public affairs experience desired.

National Institute of Standards &TechnologyWriter/Editor – $56k-$88k – apply by Aug. 15

For Our Future
Social Solutions International seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor to support USAID’s Bureau for Global Health – $96k-$126k – requires exceptional ability to think strategically, build relationships with internal & external stakeholders, use data to strengthen creative story-telling, and quickly understand complex science, global health, and development issues 

Served Academy describes themselves as the nation’s first hospitality & server training center; your spot in this Dupont Circle-area enterprise (near Hank’s, which is always a plus in our book) could be Director of Communications & Admissions/Marketing – $50k-$65k