Upstaging Biden, Defunct Furniture Store Chains and Zeitgeist

Don't miss some neat & closing-soon/immediately administrative opportunities with the Architect of the Capitol and US House of Representatives near the end of today's post.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology seeks an seeks an experienced health policy/reimbursement professional for their Assistant Director of Health Policy position. Task one is to lead the analysis, development and response to CMS’ proposed payment rules.

Burson-Marsteller is seeking an Associate Producer for their Proof Integrated Communications advertising division; 2-3 years of experience working in broadcast television/agency/corporate video production might do the trick.

The US Chamber of Commerce offers you the chance to one-up Joe Biden with their impressively-titled Vice President, Western Hemisphere position. Extensive experience in international trade and top-notch business development/fundraising skills required. The Chamber also seeks an Associate Manager, Policy & Research to support their activities related to the US Korea Business Council and other Japan/Korea programming.

New-to-newish at Edelman PR:

• Senior Account Exec, Technology
• Vice President, Healthcare
• HR Assistant

Also new from Ogilvy PR – Senior Vice President, Health Affairs – prior PR agency experience and health care public affairs expertise are, reasonably enough, must-haves.

Several opportunities to join presumably high-minded and well-schooled (heck, even the Car Talk guys are MIT grads) colleagues at National Public Radio:

• Associate Director, Foundation & Government Funding
• Development Associate, Foundation & Government Funding
• Editorial Product Manager – online media focus
• Program Director
• Multimedia Marketing Associate
• Reporter/Correspondent, Business – DC, New York or Los Angeles
• Correspondent/Blogger, Planet Money – New York
• Reporter/Correspondent, Planet Money – New York

A maybe-not-very-anonymous non-profit arts organization is seeking an Assistant to the Director for a variety of admin, writing and research taskings. A quick search matches this pretty-cool-sounding group to the fax number referenced in the ad.

The healthcare-improvement enthusiasts at the National Committee on Quality Assurance want resumes for:

• Vice President for Public Policy & Communications
• Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
• Health Care Analyst

Hot off the presses (or something like that) – a Senior Public Relations Manager posting in Microsoft’s DC offices/public affairs unit.

Levick Strategic Communications made us sad. Their name brought to mind the old You’ll Love it at Levitz furniture ads – and then, those enthusiasm-curbers at Wikipedia just had to tell us the Levitz did the Chapter 11/liquidation dance in 2007. As fascinating as we find this flimsy connection, it’s best left out of the conversation when you interview for Social & Digital Media Account Executive, Senior Account Executive & Account Supervisor Positions at the firm. Spring 2010 Intern info also available.

American Councils for International Education:

• Program Manager, Open World – proficiency in spoken and written Russian required
• Program Manager, Arabic Overseas Flagship Program – Masters degree in Arabic or second language acquisition required
• Internship info – Russian language skills preferred

Intern/volunteer opportunities in DC and abroad are available with African community development group Tostan.

Multiple chances to join the team doing vital work at Save the Children:

• Admin/Accounting Assistant
• Receptionist
• Deputy Director, Saving Newborn Lives
• Program Specialist, Health & Nutrition
• Senior Director, Basic Education
• Specialist, Education in Emergencies
• Admin Coordinator, US Programs

JDG Communications, self-branded as an award-winning marketing, branding and design agency, seeks a Marketing Director with a minimum of 7 of years experience working in an advertising/marketing communications agency.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Association wants to put your six-to-eight years relevant experience to the test as Development & Communications Manager. Old Town Alexandria location. Search managed by HR Advisors Group.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips is putting out the call for a Senior Analyst (scroll down) to provide research and support for their Health Solutions division and DC GR operation. Similar – or perhaps the same – opportunities are listed as available in New York and San Francisco. Also sought: Public Relations Coordinator in DC, NY and/or LA.

Mom’s Organic Market seeks A-players, recycling enthusiasts and own-tire-changers for Branding and Community Outreach Coordinator position. Rockville, MD.

University of Maryland:

• Admin Assistant, University Relations – $30k-$36k – apply by Dec. 1
• Admin Assistant for the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center – $28k-$34k – apply by Dec. 1
• Coordinator, Maryland Small Business Development Center
• Program Coordinator (2 positions) for the National Foreign Language Center – $21-$23/hr.
• Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Program DOJ Grant Program Coordinator – one year, grant-funded position – upper $30k to lower $40k – apply by Nov. 25

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives has a Communications Position available; duties include editing/managing magazine and development of marketing & promotional materials.

Architect of the Capitol:

• Web Editor – $60k-$79k – job ID OCER 2009-023 – apply today, Nov. 18
• Administrative Support Assistant – $46k-$59k – job ID HOB 2009-096 R1 – apply by Nov. 20

US House of Representatives:

• Third Assistant, Periodical Press Gallery – $60k – job ID: MG-002-09 – apply today, Nov. 18
• Media Logistics Coordinator – $45k – job ID MG-001-09 – apply by Nov. 20

Re-Connecting America – advocates for transit-oriented development – want your resume by Dec. 11 for their Communications Director position. How could you not be interested in a group that sports a zeitgeist section on their website?

The American College of Surgeons seek Congressional Affairs Associate for congressional liaison, grassroots activity and coalition work.

Wednesday's job-search resource: the job-rich & robust blog for PR Majors/Faculty at Georgia State University. Great stuff!