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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.

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