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The Armed Forces Foundation, a group dedicated to providing emergency relief for wounded warriors, active-duty, retired personnel, and their families is looking to hire a Director of Development. Experience in non-profit and PAC fundraising, sponsorship proposals, and/or grant writing desired; top-notch communications skills a must. Capitol Hill/metro-accessible location – apply by Mar. 29.

Currently available with the sunshine-loving (figuratively speaking, but probably literally, as well) Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington:

• Director of Communications
• Director of New Media
• Director of Policy
• Research Associate

The AFL-CIO Solidarity Center seeks Program Officer for Africa Dept. (DC-based) – must have broad knowledge of international relations including trade union and socioeconomic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad. Previous trade union experience is highly desirable.

Mystery PR firm – Media Account Manager – mid-level

Recently-added opportunities with Boeing – can also search here, using job # or location:

• Office Administrator (10-1004155) – Arlington, Va. – providing support to Vice President, Strategy/Government Operations – apply today, Mar. 17
• Communications Specialist (10-1004028) – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 23
• Communications Specialist (10-1004030) – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 23

Independent Community Bankers Association – Congressional Affairs Writer (scroll down) – seeking candidates with professional writing experience with particular emphasis on persuasive writing, preferably within a public policy or legislative affairs environment; experience within the financial services arena, including related industry associations, is strongly preferred.

CNN/Time Warner – search by job req ID or DC location (except as noted):

• Production Assistant, State of the Union (117107BR)
• Media Operations Manager (114679BR) – strong knowledge of Final Cut Pro is preferred
• Producer, Larry King Live (116971BR)
• Senior Producer, Larry King Live (116972BR)
• PR Coordinator, InStyle (117049BR) – temporary position – New York
• We also see approx. fifteen CNN Internships available in DC location

The Senior Officer, Office of the President at the Pew Charitable Trusts will serve as a key senior staffer to the CEO; act as liaison to various departments; oversee writing for the CEO, including speeches, reports and correspondence; manage external relations for the CEO and her daily schedule; and take care of the always-dreaded special projects.

NAFSA/The Association for International Educators will pay some go-getter-ish type $38k-$43k as Staff Assistant, Public Policy Dept.

Staying in that general salary area, there’s $36k-$40k on the table for an Assistant, Member Relations with the National League of Cities. Wide range of admin duties promised/threatened.

Library of Congress – Deputy Director & Senior Specialist – $165k – job ID: 100023 – apply by Apr. 9

Gerson Lehrman Group seeks Associates for a two-year program that is heavy in research work and establishing consulting relationships with lawyers, lobbyists, former government officials, and economists. We’re not really sure what to make of it; surely you’ll have better luck.

NokiaSiemens Networks – Head of Policy & Public Affairs – key info to note at bottom of description: global position\check location w/ hiring manager – apply by Apr. 5, 24:00 GMT, to be exact (that would be 8:00 pm here).

CARE USA – Policy Media Relations Officer – 5-10 years in journalism, public/media relations, or international affairs desired.

Federal Communications Commission – New Media Technology Specialist – $62k-$81k – job ID: DEU-OMD-2010-0020 – apply by Mar. 25

Dept. of Agriculture – Senior Press Officer – $123k-$155k – job ID: W-CPAO-2010-0015 – apply by Apr. 15

Hilton Hotels – search by job # or Virginia-Northern/DC Metro location:

• Social Media Manager (39973)
• Director, Global Corporate Communications (35997)
• Brand Management Intern ( 41247)
• Brand & Communications Intern (40258)
• Corporate Communications Intern (39994)

Latest Hill vacancies:

• Progressive Texas Rep. – Executive Assistant/Scheduler
• Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) – Press Deputy/Speechwriter
• Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) – Intern – available immediately, currently-enrolled students only
• Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-1) – Intern – available immediately
• Senate Employment Bulletin

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