Outburst

If the previously-anemic local gridiron club can rack up a respectable 27 points of punters-throwing-touchdown-passes offense – well then, the least we can do is bring you a solid 38 jobs/internships from 21 potential employers. But first, let's revisit previously-referenced opportunities closing this week:

Council of Better Business Bureaus – Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer – Nov. 16

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades – Lobbyist – offices currently located in DC, but moving to Hanover, MD in near future – Nov. 17

Dept. of Energy – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $86k-$113k – job ID: ARRAHQ-09-DirHir-EE0-0005 – Nov. 18

World Health Organization – Program Management Specialist – Nov. 18

National Archives & Records Administration – Deputy Director, Congressional Affairs – $98k-$127k – job ID JD294359 – Nov. 18

Bipartisan Policy Center – Public Affairs Coordinator – Nov. 19

World Bank – Communications Officer – Human Development Network – Nov. 19

Asia Society:

• Program Officer – Nov. 20
• Communications Assistant – San Francisco – Nov. 20

Association of Alternative Newsweeklies – Executive Director – Nov. 20

Open Society Initiative:

• Senior Policy Analyst, Multilateral Affairs – Nov. 20
• Policy Analyst, Revenue Watch Institute – New York – Nov. 20

Brookings Institution:

• Research Director, Engelberg Center for Healthcare Reform – Nov. 20
• Customer Service & Marketing Associate – Executive Education program – Nov. 22
• Program & Admin Assistant – Executive Education Program – Nov. 22
• Program Associate – Executive Education Program – Nov. 22

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Help keep the funds flowing for the important work of the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation as Vice President of Development; proven fundraising success a must. They are also looking for an experienced Executive Administrator to assist the CEO.

We’re not sure of the vintage of all of these, but here’s a rundown of what’s currently listed with Conservation International:

• Coordinator, Video Production
• Director, Development – for Asia/Pacific region – Arlington, Va.-located position, with regular travel to Asia
• Executive Assistant – to the Global Marketing + Communications Division
• Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing
• Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing
• Senior Director, Corporate Relations
• Vice President, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
• Vice President for US Government Policy
• Senior Director, Regional Development – New York

BAE Systems seeks:

• Manager, Communications
• Public Affairs Officer – Navy PAO experience required
• Communications Manager – Sterling Heights, MI

Recent-to-new with the American Institute for Architects:

• Manager, Research & Policy Development – govt. relations dept.
• Associate, Web Support – graphic design and desktop publishing skills desired
• Director, State Relations
• Education/professional development-oriented opportunities also available

Not really in our usual wheelhouse, but a few of you might be interested in and qualified for Trade Show Coordinator (search job req 143111BR) with Lockheed-Martin.

Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello Community Corporation – Community Organizer – $30k-$40k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 30

National Institutes of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$95k – job ID: HHS/NIH-2010-0277 – apply by Nov. 24

Join food-services giant Sodexo, in Gaithersburg, MD (search under communications category or by req id):

• Director, Public Relations (383053)
• Project Manager, STOP Hunger (383282)

Georgetown University has recently re-opened their search for an importantly-titled Chief Strategy & Communications Officer for their School of Continuing Studies. Leadership in digital technology & communications, along with significant budget-management experience, is sought.

Recently found opportunities in the Arlington, Va. offices of PR stalwart Golin Harris:

• Senior Vice President, Government Accounts – the ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing winning responses to federal RFPs
• New Media Manager – geeks welcome (really)

The National Propane Gas Association seeks a Communications Coordinator for the plentiful passel of tasks that always seem to get assigned to communications coordinator types.

The AARP Foundation has enlisted DRI Consulting to help them identify and enlist their next President (pdf), leading a staff of 204 and managing a nine-figure budget.

America World Adoption Association is seeking a full-time PR Coordinator to work in its McLean, Virginia office. Statement of Christian faith required as part of the application process.

The Huffington Post Investigative Fund seeks a part-time Publishing Assistant to support their muck-raking and mischief-making activities; pay in the $12-$15/hr. range.

Rights & Resources International – Strategic Analysis Intern (pdf) – early Dec. to May 2010 term – apply by Nov. 20

The RAND Corporation is in hiring mode for a DC-based Legislative Analyst (go to advanced search, job ID 2450). High school AV-club alumni might prove a good fit for their Digital Media Specialist slot (2408).

American Bar Association:

• Division Director, Media Relations
• Some previously-referenced opportunities of the project/program assistant sort are also still listed

The Project on Middle East Democracy will begin reviewing Spring (as in Jan-May) Policy Intern applications on Nov. 18. So get to it!

St. Johns University (in colorful Queens, NY) is in search mode for an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications. Can also search here, via administrative/professional category.

The social justice champions at PowerPAC – est. 2004 – seek a Vice President for Policy & Advocacy (aka: Director, Washington Office).

The Transportation for America Campaign is emphatically now hiring:

• Policy Director – a Master’s degree in city planning, engineering, geography, architecture, public policy, or other related field is required.
• Senior Organizer
• Illinois Field Organizer – Chicago, IL

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