Rock Stars & Romanovs

We’ll start your Friday job-searchings with this fresh Account Supervisor opportunity at Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications – seeking candidates with 6-10 years of experience including agency background, and a history of working with technology or government-focused media.

The latest opportunity at Widmeyer Communications: Vice President for their PreK-12 Education practice group - at least 10 years of experience required of PR agency, media relations and/or other relevant communications background required; familiarity with national/state education policy issues and contacts with education reporters/influentials a plus. Widmeyer also continues to seek Account Manager/Senior Account Manager candidates; again preferably with education policy experience.

The Federation of Associations in Behavior & Brain Sciences seeks Freelance Writer – and, since they’re a collective of related associations, we thought we’d try to find a relevant opportunity at one of their members – and the first one we came up with was Development Coordinator at the American Psychological Association.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association unabashedly seeks rock star-type candidates for their Marketing Associate position. And, a little closer to the border, we see that the Pizza Hut outposts of Marble Falls, TX also seek Rock Star Managers.

Smithsonian Institution – Director of External Affairs, Archives of American Art – $90k-$110k – apply by July 31

Help fight the scourge of the Romanovs as Office Coordinator for the Hemophilia Federation of America – bilingual a plus, ideally w/ Spanish.

To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan – that should put you in the right mood as you apply for Public Affairs Specialist with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs – $89k-$136k – job ID: VZ-10-GKP-359150 – apply by July 8

For your far-flung Friday needs, we look to the Pacific Northwest for Cobalt – the self-assessed leading provider of digital marketing solutions to the automotive industry. We just like the word cobalt – Senior Manager, Public Relations & Media – Seattle, WA – but wait, there are some local opportunities, too, in the sales/ad/marketing fields:

• Automotive Digital Advertising Account Exec
• Automotive Digital Advertising Account Exec – Baltimore, MD
• Senior Automotive Account Manager – Alexandria, Va. – and also in Arlington

Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and worldwide:

• Senior Policy Analyst
• Policy Outreach Assistant
• Director of Design & Digital Media
• Director of Government Relations – note: this position was referenced here in mid-April
  

We featured Press Secretary with the Union of Concerned Scientists just last week – we either missed this DC-or-Cambridge-MA-based Energy Outreach Coordinator position at that time, or it’s new since then.

Bill of Rights Institute – President – search managed by Talent Market

New from Microsoft – Director, Government Affairs

Death Penalty Information Center – Communications Coordinator – apply by July 7

More from the far-flung file – American Express – Director, Public Affairs – serve as external communications lead for the Consumer Travel Network; develop & implement PR strategies for CTN products and enhancements; manage a PR agency to maximize results – New York – can also search here, putting job ID 124316BR in the keyword box

Corporation for National & Community Service – Public Affairs Associate – $42k-$62k – apply by July 1

Susan Davis International – Civilian Military Public Affairs Counsel – military public affairs experience coupled with private sector public relations/pubic affairs experience required

Chamber of Commerce:

• Counsel, Environment/Technology & Regulatory Affairs – JD required
• Coordinator – grassroots/advocacy-oriented position – low $40k

New (or at least posted since 6/20) with the International Securities Exchange – Government Relations Director – you should have 7-10 years of experience in government relations, preferably in the area of financial services or stock / derivatives exchanges; previous experience as a Congressional staffer on the Senate Banking Committee or House Financial Services Committee moves your CV to the top of the pile.

Honeywell – Admin Assistant, Government Relations – can also search here, using DC location or job # 00136218

United Way:

• Director, Investor Relations/International Network – apply by July 7
• Senior Admin Associate – apply by June 30
• Director, Market Research & Customer Insights – apply by June 30

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks a PAC Manager – PAC/fundraising experience, along with political/Capitol Hill background is preferred. Their part-time Beef Quality Assurance Assistant slot makes no mention of tasting/sampling or grilling duties, but we suggest wearing your favorite chef’s apron to the interview, anyway.

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Best wishes for a super-great-heart-of-summer weekend from your favorite™ public affairs & communications jobs resource.