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The Foreign Policy Initiative is a non-partisan think tank promoting continued U.S. engagement in the world, robust support for America's democratic allies, human rights and freedom in oppressive governments, a strong military defense budget, and international economic engagement. Seeking Interns for January-April term – apply by Dec. 17

Revive Public Relations will base these health services practice-related positions in Santa Barbara, CA or Nashville, TN – searches managed by Healthcare Recruiting:

• National Practice Leader – requires 15+ years experience in strategic client counsel & team leadership/management, in PR, issues/crisis management, investor relations, and/or media relations engagements.
• Senior/Executive Vice President – 12+ years of similar experience desired

Institute of Museum & Library Services – Program Assistant – $42k-$67k – communications & public affairs position – job ID: IMLS-11-410970 – apply by Dec. 17

New at the American Enterprise Institute since our October Think Tank Special (scroll down):

• Research Assistant, Advanced Strategic Studies/Defense Policy
• Research Assistant, International Health and Development
• Managing Editor, Website
• Associate Director, Government Relations
• Conference Assistant

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park (aka the National Zoo) seeks a seasoned and dynamic fundraising leader to serve as its Chief Advancement Officer. Winning hire for this newly created position will have demonstrated success in closing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, including soliciting gifts from a national constituency – search managed by Diversified Search.

United Nations Foundation:

• Communications Director, Strategic Energy & Climate Initiatives
• Executive Director, Business Council for the UN/Director of Corporate Relations – apply by Dec. 23

WalMart seeks DC-based Admin Assistant – we have no idea if it’s part of their government affairs operation here

Aerospace Industries Association – Assistant Vice President, Legislative Affairs – seeking candidates with experience related to Congressional Appropriations and Authorization processes as well as legislation impacting civil aviation programs.

Capitol Hill:

• House Democratic Caucus – Intern – apply by Dec. 17
• California Progressive – Communications Staffer – apply by Dec. 17
• House Democratic Committee Office – Online Communications Coordinator

Korn/Ferry has been hard at work for a month looking for a new Chief Executive Officer for the School Nutrition Association, so help ‘em out and get that application in – National Harbor location.

National Children’s Museum:

• Marketing & Communications Manager
• Marketing & Communications Intern
• External Relations Intern

Sister Cities International – Intern opportunities

Women for Women International has just posted this call for a Major Donor Research Strategy Intern for the Spring term – other Intern opportunities of mid-Oct. vintage also shown

Special Olympics – Coordinator, Guest Management and Intern,Guest Scheduling positions available to help support the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens – can also search here.

Open Society Initiative – New York:

• Legal Intern (undergrad) – apply by Jan. 7
• Legal Researcher Intern (current law student or grad) – apply by Jan. 10

The death- (or estate-) tax opposing American Family Business Institute seeks Director of Development – see their correct .org website here

American Institute for Architects:

• Associate, Information Central – call center work predominant
• Director, External Publishing
• Manager, Graphic Design

It’s refreshing to see folks in this town who are proudly pro-pork – the National Pork Producer’s Council, to be specific, who seek a Spring 2011 Communications Intern of the paid (in real money, and probably bacon, too) variety.

Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Special Assistant to the President
• Admin Assistant, Communications
• Senior Associate, Campaign for Healthy Oceans
• Senior Web Associate, Pew Environment Group

Associated Builders & General Contractors – Senior Director of Legislative Affairs

PBS:

• Director, Editorial Services – helps define the corporate positioning for PBS and act as a centralized resource to develop messaging for multiple forms of communications, including talking points, position papers, opinion pieces, brochures, presentations, reports, and press materials
• Director, Station Development Services – proactively works with member stations to provide assistance with corporate and individual giving practices
• several Internships and admin positions also available

Equal Opportunity Employment Commission – Director, Legislative Affairs Staff – $123k-$155k – job ID: D10OCLA416638-282-LES – apply by Dec. 28

It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with our special-relationship pals at the British Embassy:

• Admin & Public Affairs Coordinator, Northern Ireland Bureau - $38k – apply by Dec. 31
• Trade & Investment Intern, Homeland Security – apply by Dec. 17
• Property Manager – $50k – looking for Realtor® licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia