Fly Me to Frederick

We’ll start off by repeating our late-Tuesday find: Comptroller of Maryland – Public Affairs Officer (pdf) – $49k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 1.

Speaking of last-minute – closing date for the Receptionist/Office Assistant position with the Center for Community Change is today, Sept. 30.

George Washington University seeks a Director of Development, School of Media & Public Affairs (scroll down to go to GW.Jobs, then search using posting # 0601403). A minimum of six years of fund raising experience is preferred, and specific experience in major gifts and board development is a must. A $68k minimum salary noted.

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association opportunities – Frederick, MD – can also search here:

• Communications Coordinator
• Executive Assistant, Government Affairs
• Intern opportunities – Spring 2010 – must be instrument rated pilot – apply by Nov. 20

A mystery non-profit is moving their entire West-coast operations to DC, and are looking for all kinds of Admin talent. We like to think we’re pretty quick on the draw around here, but The Onion had this story before we did.

AARP wants to put your graduate library/information science degree and eight years progressively responsible professional experience to work as their next Manager, Content Acquisition & Delivery. Apply by Oct. 10.

Corporate Voices for Working Families, a nonprofit representing the private sector on public and corporate policy issues involving working families, is looking to fill these slots (all pdfs):

• Program Manager, Family Economic Security
• Workforce Readiness Program Manager
• Workforce Readiness Senior Program Manager
  

Point of Purchase Advertising International seeks Manager of Communications. Online communications and social media appear to be a large part of the job’s portfolio.

Reconnecting America is a national non-profit organization that is working to integrate transportation systems and the communities they serve. And you might be their next Executive Assistant, if you get your act together and apply by Oct. 5.

This Government Relations Manager offering from Accenture is undated – but, if showed up with the posted in last 7 days filter selected when we double checked it at this link, using job # 00080182.

These closing-soon jobs with the Tennessee Valley Authority are Knoxville-based – but we suspect they’ll interest someone out there:

• Communications Consultant III – apply by Oct. 7
• Creative Services (Web) Specialist – apply by Oct. 6
• News Bureau Consultant IV – apply by Oct. 7
• News Bureau Consultant III – apply by Oct. 7

First Pro is helping a mid-size national law firm hunt for a 3-6 year-experienced Associate Attorney for their government relations practice. Hill background is a must; knowledge of financial services, energy, health care, and/or tax fall into the plus category.

Just because the job title is Manager, Privacy & Government Affairs – it doesn’t mean the McGraw-Hill Companies won’t ask you all kinds of nosy questions about your knowledge/experience with customer and employee privacy policies and privacy issues, as well as your understanding of the technological/legislative environment for privacy issues worldwide.

Bipartisan lobbying group needs Executive Assistant to handle managing partners – and the Ford Agency is on the case.

DDB Worldwide is looking for an Account Supervisor, Healthcare Advocacy to join them in their Seattle offices. Healthcare communications/advocacy experience desired, preferably with some work involving oncology.

Jhpiego – a Johns Hopkins-affiliated international nonprofit working to strengthen women’s & family health – is looking to add a Senior Communications & Media Strategist to the team. Healthcare communications experience, ability to travel internationally, & French or Spanish language skills are preferred.

Catholic University is looking for a Web Content Editor (scroll down) with A minimum of four years of professional experience in Web content editing using content management system software, along with HTML skills and thorough knowledge of AP and/or Chicago style.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants seeks Web Communications Manager with skills in Joomla, HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, XMK, etc.

The Heritage Foundation seeks Dallas- and/or DC-based candidates for Manager of Donor Relations to lead regionally-targeted fundraising activities. Fundraising experience and excellent communications & presentation abilities are musts. Search managed by Talent Market.

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is seeking an intelligent Public Affairs Specialist to lead media relations efforts and also participate in legislative outreach activities.

Successful candidates for the Government Relations Manager opportunity with the Center for Strategic & International Studies will possess a degree in international relations, government, or public policy, as well as 2-3 years Capitol Hill experience. A background in international relations and an interest in policy-related research are deemed desirable.

New in the New York offices of the Council on Foreign Relations – Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing – much of your portfolio appears to be helping promote books by CFR scholars.

Stateside Associates seeks Legislative Associates to perform research and analysis regarding state legislation and politics. Prior service on staff in a state legislature is a must. Mid $30k salary range.

Prominent-but-shy financial services trade association seeks Associate Director for lobbying work. Capitol Hill experience and Democratic ties/contacts are particularly desired.

Kearsarge Global Advisors is seeking Policy & Staff Assistant candidates to work with a high-profile senior executive relocating to DC. This job is for a high-energy, uniquely talented person who is also fluent in Spanish.

Your job search resource: Ned's Job of the Week - lots of jobs in the communications, defense & hospitality industry posted weekly from this popular and prolific operation.

Cracking the Code

TUESDAY (9/29) UPDATE - we just found this Public Affairs Officer (pdf) opportunity with the Comptroller of Maryland, featuring $49k salary, Annapolis location, and fast-approaching Oct. 1 deadline.

Note: we are taking off Tuesday, and will be back with more listings on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Now, previously-found opportunities closing this week:

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer – Sept. 28

College Savings Plan of Maryland – Public Affairs Officer – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28

Association of Public Television Stations – Research Assistant – Sept. 28

Food & Drug Administration – Congressional Affairs Assistant – $33k-$53k – job ID PH-RM-277966-COMP/MP – Sept. 29

Library of Congress/Congressional Research Service:

• Analyst in Health Care Financing & Insurance – $102k-$133k – job ID 090201 – apply by Sept. 29
• Specialist in Legislative Information Systems Management - $102k-$133k – job ID 090206 – apply by Sept. 29
• Analyst in Health Care Financing & Insurance – $60k-$79k – job ID 090203 – apply by Oct. 1

Congressional Budget Office – Production Editor – $50k-$110k – job ID 09-32 – Sept. 30

Special Olympics International – Chief Marketing Development Officer – via Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group – Sept. 30

Brookings Institution:

• Coordinator, Center on the US & Europe – mid-upper $30k – Sept. 30
• Research Director, Engleberg Center for Healthcare Reform – Sept. 30

Catholics in Alliance – President/Executive Director – Sept. 30

J Street – National Field Director – Sept. 30

World Society for the Protection of Animals – Programs Manager – Boston, MA – Sept. 30

Kollmorgen/Danaher – North American Marketing Communications Manager – Radford, Va. – Oct. 1

State Department – Legislative Analyst – $73k-$95k – job ID H-2009-0016 – Oct. 2

Dept. of Energy – Program Support Assistant – $41k-$53k – job ID HQ-09-DE-28-EE9-0431 – Oct. 2

Bread for the World:

• Senior Foreign Assistance Policy Analyst – apply by Oct. 2
• Managing Editor, Communications – apply by Oct. 2

National Telecommunications & Information Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $120K-$153K – job ID NTIA-2009-0002 – Oct. 2

Archdiocese of Washington – Director of Government Relations (search professional/admin) – Oct. 3

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The DC Primary Care Association – with the help of Slesinger Management – is recruiting a Chief of Policy & Programs (pdf). Knowledge of DC government and politics is essential.

The Institute for Justice is seeking a Communications Coordinator with experience in pitching media, placing op-eds, and producing press releases. Commitment to free market philosophy a must. Arlington location – apply by Nov. 2. IFJ is also recruiting a Tempe, AZ-based Constitutional Litigator/Staff Attorney. Both searches are being conducted by Talent Market.

The Council on Foreign Relations is casting about for a New York-based Copy Editor for their CFR.org website – low $40k salary offered.

Ketchum PR has multiple Intern opportunities for the Spring term. A Nov. 1 application deadline is noted, but we suggest not waiting around until the last minute.

Volunteer Program Assistant – is this a volunteer opportunity, or a paid position working with volunteers? We think (and hope, for your sake) that it’s the latter. The South Africa-Washington Internship program is giving you until Oct. 2 to figure it out and apply.

United States Pharmacopeia – Senior Web Copywriter – it’s in Rockville, MD

American Society of Interior Designers – Associate Director, Government & Public Affairs

Council on Foundations:

• Managing Director, Global Philanthropy – apply by Oct. 16
• Constituency Services Manager – apply by Oct. 16

What’s new at Fleishman-Hillard? Nothing new listed in the DC offices – but we did find:

• Account Supervisor/Managing Director with their new consumer-tech cousin, High Road Communications, in San Francisco
• Senior Coordinator – Chicago
• Multiple new health-care and medical education-oriented opportunities in the London office – Account Director/Associate Director – Account Exec/SAE – Senior Account Exec – Account Exec – Senior Account Exec – Senior Medical Writer
• A job-search page for all the Omnicon Companies in the US – as well as a listing (pdf) and database of their many US & international firms/affiliates. We’ll definitely be coming back to these treasure troves to find more opportunities for you in the future.
• And, just 9 years after Mel Gibson cracked the code, the FH gang has figured out what women want.

The LIFE Foundation is looking for a Communications Director to help with their promotion/education activities on life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance.

Latest opportunities with Management Sciences for Health:

• Senior Admin Assistant
• Admin Coordinator for Travel
• Admin Coordinator – term limited to June 30, 2010

Mead Westvaco is in search of a Global Marketing Development Director for their new Natralock packaging solution. Glen Allen, Va. location.

Citizens United for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington in search of an experienced (and, presumably, ethical) Communications Director. Apply by Sept. 30 – or by Oct. 6, according to these guys. Law student & undergrad interns also welcome.

McKenna, Long & Aldridge is looking for a Communications Manager with 5+ years experience in corporate or political communications/marketing. Knowledge of DC and Atlanta media markets a plus.

United States Senate - Executive Assistant - Office of the Senate Curator - $39k-$61k - job ID EA1A92009 - apply by Oct. 8

Here's a LinkedIn advert for a Product Manager, Media Communications Manager with SNL Financial in Charlottesville, Va. More of a business development job a public affairs opportunity, but we think the skill set might apply to some of our viewership.

Manassas-located? Admin-capable? Drug test-passable? Your answer may be Cableview Communications - Office Manager

Saving Koalas & Killing Tumors

All kinds of fun stuff in your Friday set …. like the goings-on at the American Society of Plant Biologists. If you’re speedily tapped as the next Public Affairs Director for this distinguished-yet-lighthearted group, you might be able to join in on the next Oktoberfest party (and here’s the 2007 edition). But you’re too late for today’s crab feast. And yes, that’s a picture of their handsome offices, in park-like surroundings, at left.

New opportunities with the American Enterprise Institute:

• Research Assistant, Education Policy
• Government Relations Manager
• Marketing Consultant/Publicist – experience working with evangelical audiences required – part time

The electronic transmissioneers of ITC Holdings are seeking a Manager, Federal Legislative Affairs (search job ID 1030). A minimum of 5 years Congressional legislative experience – e.g. Legislative Assistant or Legislative Director – preferably with utility and/or energy issues, is required.

Student mental health advocate Active Minds is looking for a Development Director (energetic self-starter, please) to manage and implement fundraising efforts.

Nice benefits & perks (scroll down), helping educate high achievers and future leaders, and a generally-enthusiastic vibe – all sound like solid reasons to consider the Speaker & Congressional Affairs Manager position at Envision EMI.

Apply by Oct. 3 for the Director of Government Relations (search professional/admin) opportunity with the Archdiocese of Washington. A demonstrated commitment to securing government support to secure the future for Catholic Schools is, quite naturally, a must. Several other clerical, admin and educational opportunities also

Woodpellets.com – self-deemed as the nation’s leading provider of renewable heating fuels – is looking for a Director of Government Affairs. If hired, you’ll need plenty of wood pellets, yourself: position is based in sunny Goffstown, NH.

Of course, you’ll delight in bragging to your peers and pals about your cool-sounding Intern, Wild Australia gig at the Pew Charitable Trusts – yeah, I’m helping save the Koalas – and it’s even a paid position. But don’t lord it over the holder of the slightly-less-dramatic Intern, Global Conservation post (also a paid internship).

Are you brave and brilliant enough to take on the Consultant for Legislative Oversight & Support job with Pact – working in Juba, Sudan? Once you’ve helped navigate live-saving and peace-promoting legislation through the South Sudan Legislative Assembly, your Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight gig might not seem quite as invigorating.

ACORN is looking for a new Chief Financial & Operating Officer? Wow, what a surprise. Isaacson-Miller is leading the search.

Slavery – everyone’s against that, right? Well, almost everyone. The clearly-labeled anti-slavery group Free the Slaves is currently seeking a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented and highly-motivated candidate to fill the position of Major Gifts Director. Apply by Oct. 23.

Accuray – global leader in the field of radiosurgery and developer of the how-great-is-this? CyberKnife tumor-killer – has out the call for a DC-based Government Affairs Director. Experience working with Congress/Administration, as well as analytical ability to understand business implications of policy initiatives, is desired. Also available: Policy Manager – located in Sunnyvale, CA, we think.

Prince William County (pop. 390k) is looking for a Communications Director. If the $82k-$116k salary isn’t enough to entice you, consider the opportunity to play junior Rupert Murdoch or wannabe Ted Turner while managing PWC’s 24 hour cable channel – included in your portfolio of responsibilities. Apply by Oct. 9.

Georgetown-located non-profit helping the homeless – Admin Support – part time – perfect for student, they claim – $12/hr.

The American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials seeks a Program Manager for Climate Change. A broad understanding of federal and state environmental policies, regulations, procedures and practices as they relate to transportation is one of their requirements.

For your Friday job-search resource – there must be opportunities worth hunting for at companies relocating/expanding in the area:

• Hilton Hotels – already here, but surely still staffing up locally
• SAIC – just announced plans to relocate HQ operations to Tysons Corner
• The National PTA – is moving to DC, and already looking for some candidates locally

Another Just-the-Jobs Thursday

1) US Marine Corps – Communications Specialist – $49k-$113k – job ID EA9-0301-02-K4287050-CE – apply by Sept. 25

2) American Institutes for Research – Director of Communications & Public Affairs

3) AOL/Time Warner – Director, Federal Public Policy (use keyword federal or req # 114280BR)

4) Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center – Office Manager – part time

5) Association of Schools of Public Health – Director of Policy

6) Baltimore-based law firm – Law Library Research Specialist – temporary position – search managed by Special Counsel

7) Brookings Institution – Research Associate – Engleberg Center for Healthcare Reform – apply by Oct. 17

8) Children’s Defense Fund – Deputy Press Secretary (search DC location) – alternate link

9) Climate Lab – Intern opportunities (content management, outreach & development)

10) Consumer Electronics Association – Manager, Government Affairs

11-12) FINCA International:

• Executive Assistant, New Business Development – Spanish and/or Russian language skills a plus
• Intern opportunities also available in their DC offices.

13) Food & Drug Administration – Congressional Affairs Assistant – $33k-$53k – job ID PH-RM-277966-COMP/MP – apply by Sept. 29

14) George Mason University – Graduate Admissions Processor (search position number 01166z) – $24k for 9 months work

15) Heritage Foundation – Admin Assistant – Asian Studies Center

16) Kiplinger – Fact Checker/Copy Editor – three month assignment

17) Maryland & D.C. Credit Union Association – Director of Legislative Affairs

18) Media Matters for America – lots of Intern opportunities currently available

19) Mental illness organization located in McLean, Va. – Executive Assistant/Administrative Office Manager – temp-to-permanent opportunity – $13.25/hr to start – search managed by Nonprofit Staffing Solutions

20) Mystery Arlington-based concern – Legislative Assistant – $35k-$45k – search managed by Athena Consulting

21-25) National Governors Association:

• Policy Analyst – Education
• Senior Policy Analyst – Health Reform & Medicaid
• Senior Policy Analyst – Education Reform
• Senior Policy Analyst – Homeland Security & Technology
• Can also search here – Intern offerings also available

26) National Taxpayers Union – Admin Assistant

27) Office of the City Administrator, District of Columbia – Policy Analyst

28) Philanthropy Roundtable – Direct Mail & Membership Manager

29-33) Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Admin Assistant, Pew Environment Group
• Admin Assistant, Pew Center on the States
• Admin Associate, Pew Center on the States
• Project Director, Food Safety
• Research Assistant, Research Services

34) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association – Admin Assistant – Annapolis, MD

35) Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International – Senior Manager, Public Policy

Caffeinated Copywriters

The American Association of Colleges & Universities is seeking a Program Associate for their Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives. Pay range of high-$30k to low-$40k and benefits of the exceptional variety are noted, along with an Oct. 8 application deadline

The US Association for the University of Peace has two Intern openings for an Oct.-Jan. time frame. Apply by Sept. 30.

Multiple opportunities with the DC Public Schools System:

• Program Coordinator – $56k-$73k
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Intergovernmental Relations – $89k-$115k
• Grant Writer – $47k-$61k
• More opportunities available here – search under central office

Here’s where energy & environmental consulting firm SENTECH has offices – Knoxville, Los Alamos, Honolulu, and, where you’ll be working – Bethesda:

• Admin Assistant
• Communications Specialist
• Conference Planner
• Event Specialist

Internews is an international media development organization with interests/activities in 70 countries – surely their next Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications will do pretty well in the frequent flyer miles department. Business development/funding related positions also available. Search helmed by Korn Ferry.

Do you want to work for a dynamic, energetic firm looking for rising stars to fuel its future growth? We imagine that is the kind of caffeinated copy you’ll be turning out as an Account Executive/Copywriter for fundraising pros HSP Direct.

Pride at Work – representing the LBGT cohort of the labor movement – is in search of a new Executive Director.

Sage Communications has immediate openings for savvy Account Exec (Senior variety, too) types. Passionate, creative and fun-loving candidates encouraged. As for us, we’re holding out for positions that cater to churlish and despondent applicants.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is looking for a Senior Director of Public Policy to oversee their DC advocacy and state-capitol efforts.

State Department – Legislative Analyst – $73k-$95k – job ID H-2009-0016 – apply by Oct. 2

The Alliance for Community Health Plans is in hiring mode for:

• Policy Associate – looking for one to two years of experience in and familiarity with health care policy issues
• Communications Associate – at least two years of experience and demonstrated success in developing and implementing communications/public relations strategy desired, along with web/online communications experience

Self-described boutique lobbying firm Chwat & Co. will bestow a mid-to-high-$30k salary on a bright Assistant Hire. Lucky you – office is located just two blocks away from this small slice of heaven.

Habitat for Humanity is looking to put a put a roof over your head for 40 hours a week or more as:

• Director, Federal Agency Relations
• Major Gifts Officer

Surely there’s a few former Bushies left in DC who would like to get back to the Lone Star State – this PAC Senior Specialist job for construction and contracting cabal KBR, in Houston, might fit the bill. Can also search here, using req # 28976.

Dept. of Agriculture – Public Affairs Specialist – $41k-$53k – job ID OC-09-260A – apply by Oct. 6

Entry Level/Low Experience

For our Tuesday Focus, we feature entry-level and low-experience (2 years or less) jobs.

Corporate Executive Board – Research Coordinator

Dept. of Energy – Program Support Assistant – $41k-$53k – job ID HQ-09-DE-28-EE9-0431 – apply by Oct. 2

Eldercare Alliance – Coordinator/Assistant to the Project Director

Folger Shakespeare Theatre – Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Programs

Federal Funds Information for States – Staff Assistant – $29k-$35k

Georgetown University:

• Development Assistant, Office of Advancement – $33k-$36k
• Development Assistant, Medical Center Annual Fund – $33k-$36k

Greenpeace – Development Fellow – apply by Sept. 23

Henry M. Jackson Foundation – Travel Coordinator (search job ID 204795)

HSP Direct – Production Coordinator – Quark Xpress, Photoshop & Acrobat skills desired

Internews – Program Associate, Asia Programs

Institute for Sustainable Communities – Program Assistant, Climate & Environmental Program – DC or Montpelier, VT – apply by Oct. 12

Microsoft – Government Affairs Coordinator

National Academies/Institute of Medicine – Program Assistant

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy – Program Coordinator

National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health – Office Assistant – part time – apply by Oct. 13

National Quality Forum – Membership Services Coordinator

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization – Entry Level Researcher positions (2) – energy, environment & technology issues

NRI Staffing – assorted admin opportunities

Ruthi Postow Staffing – Temporary and Entry Level candidates sought

SOL Capitol – Receptionist – bilingual (English/Spanish) required – search managed by Staffing Advisors

The Tides Center – Front Office Assistant – San Francisco, CA

Tesla Motors – Store Coordinator

Your Career in Catvocacy

A bunch of great new jobs for you this sunny Monday – but first, a bunch of great previously-referenced jobs closing this week:

Chesapeake Bay Trust – Program Officer (see job announcements on right side of homepage) – $45k-$60k – Annapolis, MD – Sept. 21

National Institutes of Health – Associate Director for Legislative Policy & Analysis – $117k-$177k – job ID OD-09-05SES – Sept. 21

Boeing – Government Relations Specialist – missile defense systems – Sept. 21

Congressional Research Service/Library of Congress – Research Manager, Congress & the Judiciary - $120k-$153k - job ID 090178 – Sept. 22

World Bank – Communications Advisor – Middle East & North Africa Regions (DC-based) – Arabic and/or French language skills desired – Sept. 23

Brookings Institution:

• Development Officer – Foreign Policy Program – Sept. 23
• Program Assistant, Office of Communications – Sept. 25
• Research Assistant, Saban Center for Middle East Policy – Sept. 26

Food & Drug Administration – Policy Analyst – $86k-$133k – job ID PH-09-JL-281615 COMP/MP – Sept. 24

The American Federation of Teachers, Maryland Chapter, is looking for a Project Staff Organizer – Baltimore, MD location – Sept. 25

ACLU – Editorial Manager – New York – Sept. 25

Dept. of the Interior – Program Coordinator – Office of the Secretary/Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs – $50k-$79k – job ID OS-KM-09-MM272368 (DEU) – preference given to American Indian candidates – Sept. 25

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There appear to be a few recent-vintage opportunities at the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation:

• Vice President, Program Innovation
• Communications Associate
• Director, External Affairs/Marketing
• Executive Assistant to VP of Admin & HR
• Several more opportunities referenced here

And another worthy group that helpfully puts a posted-date on their listings is Oxfam America – you can see the ages here:

• Associate Director, Government Affairs
• Lead Organizer, Control Arms Campaign
• Vice President for Policy & Advocacy
• Development Officer for Institutional Support – Boston, MA

National Telecommunications & Information Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $120K-$153K – job ID NTIA-2009-0002 – apply by Oct. 2

We have nothing against the National Association of Realtors – but we have long been a little mystified that an organization of that size and scope doesn’t have a careers page (we looked – let us know if we missed it), or classifieds for real estate jobs nationwide, for that matter. Of course, that should concern candidates for their media relations-oriented Public Affairs Associate or Senior Public Affairs Associate positions.

Urban Institute:

• Research Assistant – Tax Policy Center
• Research Associate – Retirement Policy Program

We hadn’t previously noticed the unfortunately-named Doostang – self-described as an online community that connects top professionals to select opportunities in finance, consulting, media, and more. If you sign up and give them your info, they seem to promise to let you apply for this entry-level Consultant gig with a nameless public affairs consulting firm. And, of course, they also appear to offer more-and-better features if you get out your credit card.

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses is looking for a Director of Research, Publications & Education. A PhD in nursing, nursing administration or a related field or equivalent is among their wants. Also available: Government Affairs Intern – unpaid position.

Some closing-soon opportunities to join the presumably-fun Embassy of Australia staff in DC:

• Senior Research Officer, Trade – $52k – Australian citizens only – apply by Sept. 23
• Public Outreach Officer – $39-$51k – non-Aussies OK – apply by Sept. 25
• Temporary employment info also available

Koch Industries' public sector unit has as opportunity for a Development Associate to assist with fundraising and event management. Two+ years past experience with major event planning, such as with a political campaign, company, or non-profit organization preferred.

At least five years of Capitol Hill experience, either as Military Legislative Assistant or Committee staff member, along with knowledge of Department of Defense, its budget processes and programs – that’s what Orbital Sciences Corp. is looking for in their Director, Government Relations hire. You can also search here, using keyword A09-148 or Dulles, Va. location.

Available with Management Science for Health in Arlington (Ballston, specifically):

• HIV Strategic Initiative Manager – should have graduate degree in public health or related social science with field experience managing HIV & AIDS programs in resource-poor settings – apply by Oct. 11
• Intern – Office of Business & Resource Development
• Public Affairs Officer
• Cambridge, MA and international opportunities also available

The Association for Psychological Science seeks all kinds of interns (design, publications, public affairs, membership).

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group wants your resume for the Chief Marketing Development Officer post with Special Olympics International in hand by Sept. 30. Ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of experience relevant to the management of a comprehensive marketing & development program at a large, complex, multi-national non-profit.

A small litter of opportunities with the cat advocates (catvocates?) at Alley Cat Allies:

• Writer/Editor
• Major Gifts Officer
• Research Assistant Intern

The Ben Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity (est. 2009) seeks a Communications Director to help publicize their work supporting investigative journalism. Can work out of their DC offices, or a remote location.

Bipartisan lobbying firm with strong client base seeks highly-qualified and motivated Democrat Lobbyist to join its GR practice.

Multiple fundraising opportunities available with the Red Cross, including Stewardship Officer (job req 7916BR) and Associate, Corporate Partnerships (job feq 7985BR). Or search here by DC location or job req, via NHQ opportunities tab.

The American Lung Association is seeking a Media Relations Director to handle the broad-based set of responsibilities that generally accompany that title. Six to eight years relevant experience desired.

More fundraising work out there – Director of Development and Associate Director of Development with the Reston-based Society of Nuclear Medicine.

Have you been searching for a job like Administrative Assistant, Public Policy & Government Relations with Google?

Interestingly enough (ok, to us), the job listed above the third Google-search result for Administrative Assistant, Public Policy & Government Relations (not in quotes). The first result takes you to the careers page of the Global AIDS Alliance, where you can find:

• Director of Government Relations
• Deputy Executive Director of Management
• Executive Assistant

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. You can help out as Vice President, Government & Corporate Relations (job ID 12217). Biotech, healthcare, GR and regulatory experience all appear important for the position.

We thought Friday’s late-day find with the Coca Cola Company – Government Relations Director – deserves another mention.

New from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Director of Governmental Relations (pdf). Can also be found here, under executive category). They’re also in the market for an Attorney (pdf) to work on legislative & regulatory issues.

We could not find this Monster-powered and Largo-located Manager, Public Relations job with Comcast Cable replicated at the Comcast careers page. Maybe you’ll have better luck.

For your Monday resource – the internationally-focused and super-comprehensive Public Affairs World website is a must-see source for lobbying/PR info from abroad.

Light Reading

A lighter-than-average haul today - check back later, we might add a few more jobs if we have the time. Update - 2:15 pm - scroll down to find some new (and neat) extra finds.

Americans United for Life is looking for a Deputy Communications Director for writing and media outreach work. Print journalism experience desirable.

Here’s a new Senior Communications Officer posting with the World Bank, attached to their Sustainable Development Network initiative. Apply by Sept. 28. And, in case you missed them: other WB opportunities we ran last Thursday.

There’s a vintage-Sept. 16 Senior Communications Director (use req ID 112331BR) available with AOL – note Dulles location.

Hail Freedonia! And hail this far-flung-Friday Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations posting with SUNY/Fredonia starting Fall 2010. And, yes, it’s tenure track. Their Coordinator, Office of Student Services (posting # 0600118) job surely starts much sooner – Masters degree preferred, $36k-$40k – review of resumes begins Oct. 12.

Far-flung-Friday, part 2/sun-and-surf edition – United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Healthcare Professionals – Political Affairs Representative – San Diego, CA

You should thank our friend HC, who alerted us to this Public Affairs Officer opening with the College Savings Plans of Maryland, in Baltimore. They want your application by Sept. 28.

Recent opportunities with the hunger-fighting Bread for the World crew:

• Senior Foreign Assistance Policy Analyst – apply by Oct. 2
• Senior Policy Analyst – apply by Oct. 9
• Managing Editor, Communications – apply by Oct. 2

The US Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Senior Director of Communications for their Campaign for Free Enterprise. Bonus coverage: the Chamber is also looking to add a Catering Associate (yep, just what it sounds like) to the ranks – mid $30k, Spanish proficiency preferred.

J Street, a pro-Israel, pro-peace lobbying & advocacy organization, is recruiting for a new position – National Field Director – to help build national support around hoped-for Mid East peace initiatives. Apply by Sept. 30. And, good luck!

Montgomery County Community College (Go Mustangs!) is giving you until 5:00 pm on October 9 to throw your hat into the ring for their Grant Writer (note: pdf link) post. They’re looking for candidates with at least two years of grant-writing experience, preferably in a higher education setting.

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afternoon update - 2:15 pm - 9/18/09

Randolph College (formerly Randolph Macon Women’s College) – Assistant Vice President of College Relations & Marketing (pdf) – Lynchburg, Va. – search managed by Myers McRae

Partnership for Prevention – Legislative Assistant (pdf) – healthcare-related

113 year old national advocacy organization – Grant Writer – based on some sleuth-work (and a similar Chicago-version of the ad), we think it’s this headed-to-DC group.

Senior Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant – for professional and not personal purposes, we hope.

United Spinal Association – Policy Associate

Hill & Knowlton – Account Exec, Technology Practice

A prestigious international law firm pines for a Health Care Specialist – $60-$100k – search managed by the Mergis Group

The Altria Group has an opening for a Temporary Assistant (search DC location or req ID 11112BR) in their government affairs operation

And, finally – if you made it this far, we’ll reward you with a pretty-new Government Affairs Director position we just found with some probably fly-by-night outfit called the Coca Cola Company. Sweet!

Friday’s job search resource is also pretty sweet – links to the career/employment pages of 32 organizations related to the United Nations Development Group.

Happy hunting from your favorite public affairs
and communications jobs resource.

SOS Sends S.O.S.

1) AARP Foundation – National Program Coordinator, Money Management – Charleston, WV – apply by Oct. 5

2) ACLU – Manager of Legislative Communications – apply by Oct. 14

3) American Heart Association – Government Affairs Manager

4) American Rights at Work – Executive Director – apply by Sept. 18

5) American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Government Relations Representative

6) Asia Foundation – Program Officer for Women’s Empowerment Program – apply by Oct. 16

7) Association Management Services – Membership Assistant – $12-$15/hr. – part time – Woodbridge, Va.

8) Association of Public Television Stations – Research Assistant – apply by Sept. 28

9-11) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD:

• Strategic Issues Advisor for Foreign Aid – significant travel to DC expected
• Program Coordinator – Spanish language skills preferred
• Project Director – international development/food aid experience desired

12) CropLife America – Online Communications Coordinator

13) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Admin Assistant (search Bethesda, MD location – other opportunities including development/fundraising available

14-18) DCI Group – can also search here:

• Director, Client Services – free trade and globalization consulting
• Vice President, Digital Strategy
• Vice President, Client Services
• Account Exec
• Account Manager

19) Georgetown University – Media Relations Officer, International

20) Infectious Diseases Society of America – Program Officer for Public Health – application info

21-22) Maryland Bankers Association – Annapolis, MD – via AdminiStaff

• Advocacy & Communications Outreach Specialist
• Admin Assistant – part time – $13-$15/hr.

23) National AIDS Fund – Program Officer/Associate positions

24) National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Director of Federal Affairs

25-28) Oceana:

• Campaign Manager, Climate & Energy
• Grant Writer
• E-activism Fellowship
• Multiple intern opportunities also referenced (scroll down)

29) Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Internships, Winter term – apply by Nov. 30

30) Relay Rides – City Manager and Intern types wanted – self-described green transportation/ridesharing start-up – Baltimore, MD

31-37) SOS International – foreign language skills desired for most positions:

• News Desk Team Member – part-time
• Foreign Media Analysis Team Leads
• Media Analyst – fluent in Arabic required
• Media Analyst
• News Desk Analyst
• Program Copy Editor
• Proposal Coordinator

Uncle Sam & Fat Cat

We asked the HR folks at the League of Conservation Voters if their attractive-sounding Director of Communications position was still active. Their reply: yes, the job is still open. So have at it.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is looking for a Director of Marketing & Communications. Extensive pr experience and knowledge of and commitment to the Jewish community/traditions are among the requirements for the job.

Vice President of Communications for WebMD sounds like a pretty high-profile opportunity. It is, however, a New York-located job.

Fresh opportunities with the American College of Cardiology:

• Executive Assistant
• Healthcare Quality Alliances Senior Specialist
• Associate Director, Exposition Sales
• Senior Business Analyst

This bipartisan health government relations lobbying shop claims to be active and expanding, so they are currently seeking not one but two Senior Government Relations Managers. At least 5-7 years of experience with healthcare issues – ideally with both Capitol Hill and lobbying/advocacy stops – is required.

Two opportunities to join the University of Maryland Medical Center operation in Baltimore – can also search here if links prove tricky – see additional info below:

• Associate Director, Development & Foundation (job category: management/professional)
• Admin Assistant, Marketing (job category: administrative/clerical)

This Manager, Government Relations & Community Outreach position with Reading is Fundamental is still pretty warm from the oven.

Boehringer Ingelheim offers the chance to work for a different kind of pharmaceutical company to their next Petersburg, Va.-based Manager, Communications & Public Relations hire. We suspect that link may not hold up, so you can also search here, under Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations category (where you’ll also find a few Ridgefield, CT-located marketing positions available).

The BOSS Group is partnering with a DC-area member services organization located to identify an excellent candidate for the role of Director, Marketing and Public Relations. High-energy individual with an upbeat enthusiastic nature particularly sought.

The do-good and watchdog crew at Public Citizen have a lot of different jobs/internships findable here – and they’re particularly interested in bringing on a Press Office Coordinator (per craigslist advert). This maybe-Monopoly-inspired pic we found on their home page gave us a laugh. Subtle stuff there, PC.

A mysterioso national association with 39 chapters is looking for a Director of Programs & Communications.

The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force is looking for:

• Director of Institutional Giving
• Director, Legislative & Government Affairs

As of this morning, the Academy for Educational Development shows 28 opportunities located in DC – communications, program & admin jobs, mostly related to healthcare, it seems.

We found some new opportunities with Edelman PR in their New York offices:

• Assistant Account Exec, Healthcare Marketing
• Senior Vice President, Healthcare Marketing
• Vice President, Consumer Marketing
• Quality Coordinator

The American Forest Foundation – nice people, we can attest – has an opportunity for a Development Coordinator (note: pdf link)

Your job-search tool of the day: the jobcircle search engine.

Today: DC Marketing + Communications Jobs

For our Tuesday focus, we bring you an assortment of jobs from the marketing side of the operation - mostly with public affairs/advocacy organizations.

Marketing Communications jobs / MarCom jobs
DC MarCom / #MarCom / Marketing Jobs

1105 Media:

• Marketing Coordinator, Events
• Director of Marketing
• Advertising Sales Coordinator

AECOM International Development – Marketing Coordinator (search req # 34631BR)

American Chemical Society:

• Associate Marketing Manager
• Marketing Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union – Marketing & Communications Specialist (scroll down)

Corporate Executive Board – Director, Online Marketing (use job # 41757) also found via LinkedIn

CSC – Communications Professional (search using job # 09009MF)

Cultural Development Corporation – Marketing & Communications Intern – apply by Sept. 25

Discovery Communications:

• Marketing Manager (search req # 8925)
  
• Director of Strategic Marketing (search req # 8606) – also found here on LinkedIn

EDS:

• Senior Marketing & Communications Consultant
• Marketing & Communications Specialist

Hogan & Hartson – Marketing Manager

INPUT – Marketing Communications Program Manager/Specialist – $70k-$80k

Learning Tree International – Marketing Copywriter

M-Edge Accessories – Marketing & Product Launch Coordinator

MMG – Project Coordinator

Marketing applications start-up company – Marketing Executive Assistant – part-time – search managed by Razorwest

Motley Rice LLC – Web Marketing Manager (note: pdf link) – Mt. Pleasant, SC

Mystery Baltimore-based education provider – searches managed by the BOSS Group:

• Director of Marketing
• Online Marketing Director

Network for Good – Vice President for Product Marketing

Optical Society of America – Marketing Manager

PBS&J – Proposal Coordinator

Peace Corps – Marketing Specialist – $52k-$62k – term not to exceed 30 months – job ID DPC9-A0133-AJ – apply by Sept. 18

ReStl Designers Inc. – Marketing Coordinator

SAIC – Marketing Communications Manager – can also search here, using ID 155321

State Department Federal Credit Union – Marketing Coordinator

TANDBERG – Global Marketing Writer

United Motorcoach Association – Director of Membership & Marketing

University of Maryland/University College – Coordinator, Outreach Marketing (use job req. 002970)

University Research Services – Social Marketing Coordinator

Unknown energy-related concern – Marketing Assistant – Newport News, Va. – search managed by Energy Placement

Widmeyer Communications – Marketing Manager