Curb Your Enthusiasm

None of the usual nonsense and fun we usually try to deliver on Friday – no particular reason; just didn't have it today. Higher-than-usual Maryland/Baltimore tilt is unintentional, as well. Frankly, Jobstoberfest is off to a plodding and Redskins-esque start, but we'll rectify that on Monday.

The International Emissions Trading Association is looking for a Senior US Policy Advisor - Hill or Executive branch experience involving climate change is, quite sensibly, termed a must for the position.

Lutheran World Relief – Baltimore, MD:

• Deputy Regional Director, Asia & Middle East – apply today, Oct. 2
• Program Assistant, International Programs
• Outreach Associate – temporary position

Washington Hospital Center – Grants & Communications Associate – One to three years of job related experience in a fundraising or communications office environment desired.

Brookings Institution:

• Policy Research Assistant – provides research assistance to Senior Fellow & Director of the Metropolitan Infrastructure Initiative – apply by Oct. 5
• Communications Director – responsible for promoting the Global Economy and Development program – low-$70k – low-$80k – apply by Oct. 30

The Capitol Area Foodbank wants to see what kind of skills you bring to the table as Advocacy Director; advanced degree in public policy or nutrition, as well as a five+ years management experience in a not-for-profit environment would be a good start. And, their peers in the Feeding America network have a lot of opportunities in various disciplines in their Chicago headquarters and around the country.

Newly posted (or updated) opportunities with the World Wildlife Fund:

• Program Officer, Coral Triangle (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Brunei, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands) – significant travel to area required – apply by Oct. 25
• Development Officer, Foundation Relations
• Director, Ecosystems & Livelihoods Network – PhD in social or natural sciences preferred
• Senior Program Officer, Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group – French language skills desired
• HR, accounting & older opportunities also available in DC office

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is a national non-profit organization that assists community development corporations. They are looking for an Executive Director for their Virginia-based operations, likely located in Richmond.

We think start-up operation Republican Women Reach Out has a particularly good-natured and flexible approach to recruiting Interns – and we suspect it will generate some good-natured and flexible candidates for them (meaning: you).

Advocates for Children & Youth – Baltimore, MD:

• Director of External Affairs (pdf) – $65k – apply by Oct. 19
• Research & Policy Associate (pdf) – high-$40k range – apply by Oct. 19

The foster care advocates/experts at Casey Family Programs are seeking an Administrative Assistant for the DC public policy office.

Hey, look – we found a pair of arts-related communications opportunities (and a couple admin postings) with the University of Maryland:

• Coordinator, Communications – School of Music – upper $40k – apply by Oct. 16
• Manager, Communications – Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center – high $50k – apply by Oct. 16
• Coordinator – Smith School of Business – apply today, Oct. 2
• Coordinator – Agriculture Dept. – apply by Oct. 23

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Government Affairs Analyst for their Aerospace Systems division. Legislative tracking and government budget analysis are among job duties.

Hilton Hotels asks for experience at an advertising agency / PR firm or in a marketing role within an organization for these positions (search using job ID):

• Coordinator, Marketing Promotions & Tools (32115)
• Coordinator, Advertising & Public Relations (32116)

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Director of Communications (use req ID 0900010859) for their St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson, MD. Successful candidate will possess the requisite smarts and savvy for the position – along with a healthy measure of reverence, integrity, compassion and all that fine stuff.

Alcatel-Lucent – Public Affairs Admin Assistant (search job # 09000004MX) – typically requires 2 - 4 years related experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Before you get too excited, please note that we could not confirm this probably-great Communications Specialist/Speechwriter opportunity with the Baltimore Museum of Art on their careers page.