Monday, February 28, 2011

Sorry, Charlie

In light of the large number of jobs sporting Feb. 28 deadlines, we posted our usual Monday collection of previously noted opportunities closing this week on Saturday; click here or scroll back down to find.

We're in just-the-jobs mode this week.

1) ACLU of New Jersey – Communications Associate – Newark, NJ

2-3) American Constitution Society for Law and Policy:
4) American League of Lobbyists – Executive Director (pdf) – $70k-$90k

5) American Youth Policy Forum – Research/Policy Assistant – apply by Mar. 4 – scroll down for Intern info

6) Animal Health Institute – Communications Manager – apply by Mar. 4

7) Chandler Chico Agency – Account Supervisor – healthcare-focused PR agency

8) Community Health Charities – Manager, Web/Communications

9) DC Public Library – Public Affairs Assistant – $34k-$49k – first review of resumes takes place after Mar. 1

10) DC United – Communications Coordinator – fluency in Spanish required

11-12) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation:
13) F+W Media – Senior Publicist – Avon, MA

14) Fannie Mae – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

15-16) Federal Reserve:
17) First Candle – Marketing & Communications Manager – $45k-$55k

18) The Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity – Donor Relations Manager – search managed by Talent Market

19) The Fund for American Studies – Development Assistant

20) Genetic Alliance – Internships – apply by Mar. 27

21) George Washington University Hospital – Communications Manager – temporary position; 4 month term – can also search here

22) Global Health Council – Summer 2011 Intern opportunities: Government Relations – Policy Communications – Strategic Communications – apply by Mar. 18

23) Golin Harris – Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs

24) Maryland Association of Community Colleges – Executive Director (pdf) – $160k-$175k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Apr. 18

25) National Association of Homebuilders – Communications Manager, Commercial Builders

26-28) National Association of Manufacturers:
29-32) National Aquarium – Baltimore, MD, except as noted:
33) Marine Fish Conservation Network – Executive Director – apply by Mar. 15

34) Mystery association in the higher education field – Research Assistant – mid-to-upper $30k

35) National Archives – Legislative Archives, Presidential Libraries, and Museum Services Executive – 199k-$165k – job ID: SES 11-03 apply by Mar. 15

36) National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs – President – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

37) National Fish & Wildlife Federation – Director of Development

38) Norfolk State University – Assistant Vice President for University Relations – PR/media relations & marketing focused position – Norfolk, Va.

38) Orr & Associates – Communications Consultant (scroll down) – development/fundraising and Intern opportunities also available

39) People for the American Way – Communications Specialist

40-41) PETA Foundation (scroll down, search DC location):
42) Prince William County Park Authority – PR Intern and Marketing Intern – can also search here

43) Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Staff Writer – part-time

44-45) San Francisco Foundation – San Francisco, CA:
46) Sewell Belmont House & Museum – Director of Development – also available: Museum Assistants (scroll down) – $10/hr

47-48) Sirius/XM:
49) SmartBrief – Copy Editor – part-time

50) Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP – Communications Coordinator (scroll down)

51) Thomas Jefferson Foundation/Monticello – Internships – accounting, design, education/curatorial, marketing, special events – Charlottesville, Va. – Mar. 4 deadline noted on application form – Charlie Sheen fans not encouraged to apply

52) Trade association self-assessed as one of D.C.’s most influential – Government Affairs Exec Assistant – search managed by Ruthi Postow Staffing

53) University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator, Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts – apply by Mar. 14

54) US Chamber of Commerce – Associate Manager, Communications – Global Intellectual Property Center

55) Vertis Communications – Communications Manager – Baltimore, MD

56) Woodrow Wilson Center International Center for Scholars – Program Assistant – $34k-$44k – job ID: CK436073AN – apply by Mar. 4

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Head Start on Next Week

In light of the large number of Feb. 28 deadlines among our previously-noted opportunities closing next week, we thought we would give you a head start on these instead of holding them for Monday.

American Society of Hematology – Editor of Blood magazine – Feb. 28

Campaign for High School Equity –Director of Policy & Outreach – Feb. 28

Dept. of Agriculture – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Media Relations – $89k-$136k – job ID: W-CPAO-2011-0004 – Feb. 28

Environmental Law Institute – Research Associate – $28k – Feb. 28

U.S. House Chief Administrative Office – Office Coordinator - $47k-$61k – Feb. 28

International Finance Corp. – Communications Officer – Feb. 28

International Orthodox Christian Charities – Country Director, Jerusalem – based in Jerusalem – Feb. 28

National Association of Black Journalists – Communications Coordinator – Feb. 28

National Center for Economic and Security Alternatives – Communications Coordinator – Feb. 28

National Science Foundation – Division Director, Public Affairs – $155k-$174k – job ID: S20110041 – Feb. 28

Open Society Institute – Research Assistant, Multilateralism Program – part-time – Feb. 28

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Executive Assistant – Princeton, NJ – Feb. 28

SEIU
– Political Capacity Organizer – $63k – Feb. 28

University of Maryland, Baltimore – Assistant Director of Conferences & Special Projects – Feb. 28

World Affairs Councils – Communications & Development Officer – Feb. 28

Virginia Tech – Associate/Assistant Director of Development, College of Engineering – Feb. 28

Nature Conservancy (use advanced search & job # or scroll back to find):
Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Spring Restoration Assistant – Annapolis, MD – Mar. 1

Clean Water Action Fund – Major Gift Officer – Mar. 1

Office of Personnel Management:
Smithsonian Institution – E-marketing Specialist – $42k-$54k – job ID: 11R-JC-296705-TRF-TSA – Mar. 2

World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization – Admin Assistant - $35k – Spanish language skills required – Mar. 2

DC Public Schools – Coordinator, Federal Programs & Grants – $47k-$50k – Mar. 3

CASA DC
(Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) – Executive Director – Mar. 4

Council of State Governments – Lexington, KY:
The Episcopal Church – Liaison Officer for International Relations – New York HQ – Mar. 4

Institute for Defense Analyses – Creative Media Specialist – Mar. 4

National Endowment for the Humanities – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: 11-015-DE – Mar. 4

National Partnership for Women & Families:
North Texas Food Bank – Director of Marketing & Communications – Dallas, TX – Mar. 4

University of Maryland – Project Management Specialist, School of Public Policy – $32k-$38k – Mar. 4

Institute for the Study of War
:

Friday, February 25, 2011

Bacchus

Fun Friday finds abound at your favorite™ public affairs & communications jobs resource.

Karamah/Women Muslim Lawyers for Human Rights seeks JD holder who is fluent in Arabic for Assistant Director of Research (may have to scroll down) post. For Research & Program Associate, you’ll need a minimum of 3 years of law school education (or legal studies) and extensive coursework on Islamic jurisprudence.

Fresh off the assembly line and into the DCPA+CJ showroom: Communications Coordinator (use keyword media relations or job # COM0000247) with the DC offices of General Motors.

Bacchus, Utah? – not two names we would normally put together; we're more in tune to this brand of Bacchus. But maybe your stint as a Communications Intern (scroll down and search by Bacchus, UT locale) for missile-makers ATK Systems would prove to be a bacchanal of career-enhancing and country-protecting fun. Bacchus is near Salt Lake City. Admin Assistant post available is Arlington, too.

Brookings Institution:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Development – candidates must be experienced fund raisers with individual, foundation and corporate donors, direct mail, and capital campaigns – Annapolis, MD – apply by Mar. 11

Foreign Affairs is now accepting applications for a full-year (starting in August) Editorial Internship of the paid variety – New York – apply by Mar. 11

Public Opinion Strategies seeks Research Interns who can commit to a May-thru-Nov. 8 term – perks at this GOP-focused outfit modest stipend and Metro-convenient Old Town Alexandria location.

More for your far-flung Friday needs: North Texas Food Bank – Director of Marketing & Communications – Dallas, TX – apply by Mar. 4 – several more opportunities available in Chicago, IL and nationwide (scroll down) in the Feeding America network.

By our crude, url#-based reckoning, these are the latest opportunities (as of publication time) in the Fleishman-Hilliard empire:
The Center for Public Integrity seeks a Director, International Center for Investigative Journalists. We totally (if inarticulately) support the mission of these fine folks. Also available: Copy Editor/Fact Checker and Database Intern (scroll down for both)

Citizens Against Government Waste – Manager of Online Communications – search managed by Talent Market

Georgetown University:
Oxfam America shows just a single DC-based Intern, Economic Justice (scroll way down) position among the many communications, policy and program support positions found in Boston, MA

Heritage Foundation:
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce – Communications Manager – you can also scroll down to find Admin Coordinator and Intern opportunities.

The Clean Economy Network – Senior Policy Associate – apply by Mar. 17

NEMA – the Association of Electrical & Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers
(scroll down):
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s Cancer Project promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer – and you could run this high-profile, important operation as Managing Director.

Points of Light Institute
– Intern, External Affairs – Atlanta, GA

URS Corp. – Senior Public Affairs Specialist – successful candidate will support URS clients in developing relationships with local elected officials, agency personnel, and key community leaders – Sacramento, CA

We might normally pass by a title like Director of Operations, but we wouldn’t want you to miss an opportunity with the Challenger Center for Space Science Education – search managed by Adminstaff.

International human rights capacity-building organization Global Rights seeks Executive Director with background in human rights and/or international development along proven senior-level leadership, managerial, problem-solving, communications and strategic planning capability and commensurate fiscal responsibility, preferably as an executive in a nonprofit. Also seeking Director, Natural Resources & Human Rights Initiative and Summer Interns.

American University
:
National School Boards Association – Legislative Coordinator – wide variety of admin & outreach duties noted

We’re sure you’ll support important & meaningful work as Development Associate or as an Intern (scroll down) with the Society for Women’s Health Research – but we’re wondering if Fatigues to Fabulous is really the best name for a program created to honor the service of women veterans and support their transition home.

The Association of Credit & Collection Professionals – Government Affairs Specialist – variety of legislative research, admin and support responsibilities noted

Your business card will include an email address with @candyusa.com – how sweet is that? Let us know if you’re someday installed as Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Confectioners’ Association. We’d also be happy with some fine-pedigreed cake.

NAFSA: the Association of International Educators – Staff Assistant, Public Policy – $38k-$43k

Office of Personnel Management – Public Affairs Specialist/Speechwriter – $42k-$81k – job ID: 11-203-LMD – apply by Mar. 2

We’ll close the week with a career resource two-fer: job boards from Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (self-explanatory, we think) and 37 Signals (web/tech focus, but other communications & social media jobs sometimes included in the mix).

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Thursday on Wednesday

We're in M-W-F publishing mode, which pushes the usual just-the-jobs Thursday edition to the middle of your working (or seeking) week. See you again with a new post on Friday!

1-2) Alaska Wilderness League (DC-based):
3) American Beverage Licensees – Communications Associate

4-6) American Institute of CPAs:
7) American Red Cross – Senior Legislative Specialist

8) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen – Director of Regulatory Affairs

9-10) Campaign for High School Equity:
11-16) Capitol Hill:
17-18) Clean Water Action Fund:
19-23) Edelman PR:
24) Equipment Leasing & Finance Association – Director of Government Relations (pdf) – can also be found here (see industry news at left)

25) Fairfax Choral Society – Marketing Intern

26) Freddie Mac – Government Relations Professional (use advanced search & job # 206775 or scroll back to mid-Feb. to find)

27-29) General Electric:
30) Greater Reston Arts Center – Development Director – apply by Feb. 25

31) The Hershey Co. – Government Relations Manager

32-33) Institute for Defense Analyses:
34-35) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD:
36) Kimberly Clark – Senior Director, Government Affairs – can also search here, via DC location

37) Make a Wish Foundation, Mid Atlantic – Delaware Regional Director – $55k-$65k – Wilmington, DE

38) Marijuana Policy Project – Communications Director

39) MWW Group – Account Exec

40) National Association of Broadcasters – Interns, Legal & Regulatory Affairs – apply by Mar. 31

41) National Parks Conservation Association – Editor, Online Communications

42-43) National Restaurant Association (scroll down):
44) Parkinson’s Action Network – Senior Government Affairs Manager

45-47) Pew Research Center – new since we last visited:
48) Philips Electronics – Admin Assistant/Office Coordinator – supporting government relations office

49) Politico – News Assistant and Photographer

50) Public Affairs Council – Research Assistant – part-time

51) Rare Conservation – Executive Assistant to CEO

52-54) Sierra Club:
55) Tetra Tech – Communications Manager

56) Zeno Group – Account Supervisor, Media (scroll down) – additional opportunities available in Chicago & Los Angeles

Monday, February 21, 2011

Other Duties as Assigned

Programming note: we're probably on a M-W-F publishing schedule for this week, and for the next few weeks ahead. Now, on to previously-noted opportunities closing this week:

Bohemian Foundation – Communications Director – Fort Collins, CO – Feb. 21

Pew Charitable Trusts – Associate, European Marine Programs – Brussels, Belgium – working knowledge of at least one European language required – Feb. 21

Dept. of Energy – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – 2 positions available – job ID: HQ-11-CAT RATING-2-LP – Feb. 22

United Nations Foundation:
Small, friendly mystery employer – Office Manager/Project Assistant – French or Spanish language skills a plus – Feb. 23

Arlington County Government – Communications Specialist, Dept. of Environmental Services – part-time – $24-$40/hr – Feb. 24

Democratic National Committee – Marketing Assistant – Feb. 24

National Council of State Legislators – Public Affairs/Media Specialist – $52k – Feb. 25

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer, Sustainable Development Network – French and/or Spanish language skills desired – Feb. 25

American Civil Liberties Union
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DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is seeking an energetic, motivated, and entrepreneurial Director of Development to keep the funds flowing in support of their mission is to provide high-quality, free legal services to low-income DC residents in family law cases.

Nature Conservancy
(use advanced search & job #, or scroll back to find):
National Endowment for the Humanities – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: 11-015-DE – apply by Mar. 4

Microsoft – Director, External Affairs – minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in government, government relations, policy, political, and/or campaign management required; at least 5 years' experience within the technology industry preferred

Conservation International
:
The Office of Government Relations of the Episcopal Church seeks Legislative & Advocacy Intern to join them on their Capitol Hill outpost this Summer – apply by Apr. 1. We also see a challenging Liaison Officer for International Relations position available in their New York HQ – apply by Mar. 4

Links Media is looking for 2 mid-level Communication Specialists to work at a Federal agency on site 3+ days per week, with the balance to be served in in Gaithersburg, MD HQ – $50k-$78k – more available via their careers page.

Powell-Tate
(click on opportunity is knocking):
The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration seeks Director of Government Relations – seeking candidates with extensive experience at a senior level in the national policy making process, which may include either experience at a senior staff level on Capitol Hill or directing the public policy or legislative affairs of a non-profit advocacy organization – Internships also available; apply by Mar. 16

Bechtel
seeks dynamic, energetic, and skilled Communications Specialist for broad range of duties including writing, research, project management, marketing communications, web and digital communications, issue management, media relations, events support, and the always dangerous other duties as assigned – Frederick, MD

Brookings Institution
:
Dept. of the Army – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: NEAC11852479D – Aberdeen, MD – apply by Feb. 22

University of Maryland
:
Verizon – Legislative Affairs Intern

American Dental Association
(search by job # or scroll back to find) – Chicago, IL, except as noted:
High-profile (yet anonymous) food/agricultural trade association seeks Legislative Affairs SVP/Lobbyist – search managed by RAFFA

The Society for Vascular Surgery has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Health Policy Manager for work related to quality and regulatory issues.

SOS International provides overseas support to U.S. defense, intelligence, law enforcement and diplomatic agencies. Opportunities for foreign Media Analysts (relevant language skills required) and assorted proposal, writing and program positions can be found by searching Reston, Va. location.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Weekender

Your something-extra Saturday edition features a heftier-than-usual helping of social media & other online-oriented positions.

Mary Washington Healthcare – Communications Specialist – Fredericksburg, Va.

PBS – Senior Manager, Online Fundraising – minimum experience sought includes a minimum of three years in implementing successful online campaigns/programs plus experience running an eCRM platform leveraging subscription services like Salesforce.com or Eloqua.

New finds with the State Dept. Federal Credit Union since the Copywriter position we brought you just a few days ago – Graphic Designer and Digital Media Specialist

Living Social:
XIO Strategies/Cubic Corp. – Director of Marketing & Communications

C-SPAN
:
Dept. of the Interior – New Media Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: SB-11-PQ437746 – apply by Mar. 11

US/China Policy Foundation – Program Assistant – part-time – knowledge of html, Dreamweaver 8, Publisher and Adobe InDesign a plus

USA Today:
CFA Institute – search Charlottesville, Va. location for Director, Publications – relevant experience related to global investment research required – Event Planner also available

Forum One
is a digital communications firm with a focus on work in health, education, environment, and international development areas:
Graduate Management Admissions Council – Survey Research Manager

United Methodist Family Services – Communications Manager – Richmond, Va.

Environmental Defense Fund
:
Govplace delivers enterprise IT solutions exclusively to the public sector, and you will as Marketing Director – can also search here

Georgetown University
:
Vote iQ – Social Media Interns (scroll down) sought in DC, Austin, Berkley, New Haven, Richmond, San Diego, and Seattle

CBS Interactive/CBSNews.com
– Deputy Politics Editor

TASC
– Senior Communications Specialist

Waggener-Edstrom:
Dept. of the Navy – Public Affairs Specialist – $44k-$61k – job ID: EA1-1035-09-MJ44108 – relevant communications experience required, along with skills in utilizing and producing informational products with audio recording, visual imagery devices, and graphic software – Norfolk, Va. – apply by Mar. 7

Lockheed-Martin – Manager, Social Media

Small, friendly mystery employer – Office Manager/Project Assistant – experience and/or interest in health issues and/or international development, USAID and/or other donor agencies desirable; French or Spanish language skills a plus – apply by Feb. 23

Friday, February 18, 2011

We're Number One!

... at least that's how we interpret/extrapolate & exaggerate emails we received this week calling DCPA+CJ one of the number one resources for people searching for jobs in DC!. [one of?] To quote another cheerful correspondent: you rock! And anonymous sources simply call us great. But enough about us; here's some fun Friday finds.

Professional society for interior designers
seeks a proactive PR Professional with 4-6 years experience responsible for creating and executing a national communications strategy including new and traditional media that supports marketing and branding initiatives aimed at achieving society goals, while ensuring a consistent message, and strengthening their position in the design community.

Institute for the Study of War:
For your far-flung Friday wants and needs, we again propose sending you off to Colorado (Denver area) to serve as Associate Director, Organizational Communications/Producer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen show. Successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and impeccable organizational skills, writing skills and ability to manage client relationships. Background in television production a must.

Perhaps Manhattan (NY, not KS) is more your style – so we bring you the Manhattan Institute’s Medicaid Policy Analyst position – position may be part- or full-time – and, you could work from the NYC office or your basement in Falls Church, Frederick or Fort Lauderdale, it seems. This flexible search managed by Talent Market. Also available: Director, Center for State & Local Leadership (scroll down) – New York.

US Lacrosse – Associate Director, Marketing & Public Relations – Baltimore, MD

The America’s Future Foundation style themselves as the premier national non-profit network of young conservative and libertarian leaders – currently seeking a new Executive Director of the dedicated, energetic & passionate sort to help them prove it.

Pew Charitable Trusts:
Some of you will be attracted to this Assistant Director, Lawyers Division position with the Federalist Society on account of the group’s conservative/libertarian orientation; others might see themselves as highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an interest in legal and judicial issues – but we suspect the magic words entry level may resonate the most with ardent young job seekers.

The National Retail Federation is seeking a senior level executive to perform a dual role as a Senior Vice President Communities & Networks & Executive Director for their shop.org operation. Successful candidate will have a minimum 10 years of professional experience at the senior management level, with strong experience in external relations and community programs.

Pan American Development Foundation – Director of Public Affairs & Communications – fluency in Spanish required, French helpful

Masters degree in mathematics education or a closely related field is required; doctorate in mathematics education is preferred for Associate Executive Director for Publications with the big brains at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

We’ve been fascinated by far-off Madagascar ever since first saw it on the old Risk board – World Wildlife Fund – Program Officer, Africa & Madagascar – DC-based – part-time – French language skills would be an asset.

The National Environmental Education Foundation – Outreach Coordinator for their Earth Gauge® weather/environment information service – The ideal candidate will have a degree in Meteorology, Geography, Environmental Studies or related field and some nonprofit experience – apply by Mar. 16

American University:
Under skills & experience, your resume should include knows when to hold ‘em, knows when to fold ‘em for Public Affairs and Membership Relations Specialist with the Poker Players Alliance. Your low-to-mid $40k salary will presumably be augmented or whittled away by 7-card stud and Texas hold ‘em sessions with your colleagues after work.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

A Fairly Robust Just-the-Jobs Thursday Edition

We dug deep and found some good stuff for you – so, please share the blog with your peers, pals and even low-grade enemies & rivals.

1) Alpha Natural Resources – Admin Assistant/PAC Administrator

2-4) American Diabetes Association:
5-7) American Geophysical Union:
8) American Pharmacists Education Association – Executive Director – search managed by the Bernard Consulting Group – apply by Mar. 10

9-10) AMIDEAST:
11) Arabella Philanthropic Advisors – Foundation Management Assistant

12) Association of Small Foundations – Program Associate – apply by Mar. 11

13) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – Associate Director of Communications (scroll down) – search managed by Expand HR Consulting

14) Citizens Against Government Waste – Manager of Online Communications

15) Corporate Council on Africa – Intern info (scroll down)

16-17) Corporation for Public Broadcasting:
18-20) Freedom House (see domestic opportunities tab):
21-25) Independent Sector:
26-27) International Council on Clean Transportation:
28) International Finance Corp. – Communications Officer – apply by Feb. 28

29-31) Ketchum:
32) Mastercard – Group Head, External Communications (search req # 3588BR or use keyword media relations) – Purchase, NY

33) National Association of Black Journalists – Communications Coordinator – apply by Feb. 28

34) National Environmental Education Foundation – Executive Assistant – apply by Feb. 18

35) National Wildlife Refuge Association – Development Manager – apply by Mar. 25

36) Office of Personnel Management – Senior Congressional Relations Officer – $105k-$136k – job ID: 11-225-LEK – apply by Mar. 2

37) Porter-Novelli – Senior Art Director

38-39) Raytheon:
40-42) Sanofi-Aventis:
43-45) SEIU:
46) Smithsonian Institution – E-marketing Specialist – $42k-$54k – job ID: 11R-JC-296705-TRF-TSA – apply by Mar. 2

47) Sodexo USA – Director of Public Relations – six month term noted

48) Time-Warner Cable – Senior Staff Writer, Government Affairs (see search openings – search DC location or req ID 125776BR)

49) University of Maryland Medical System/Medical Center – Senior Vice President for Philanthropy – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

50) University of Maryland, University College – Senior Vice President of Communications – Adelphi, MD

51) Wiley Rein LLP – Marketing Communications Manager

52) World Affairs Councils – Communications & Development Officer – apply by Feb. 28

53-54) World Wildlife Fund:

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

No Nonsense

SAIC – Writer/Media Relations Specialist (search ID 193505 or proposal/publications category)

The Democratic National Committee seeks Marketing Assistant to help manage donor relations activities – strong writing skills a must – apply by Feb. 24 – other opportunities available include web/IT oriented posts.

Strategic communications/public policy firm Hamilton Place Strategies seeks Admin Assistant of the detail-oriented and organized type – excellent verbal & written communication skills a must.

Dept. of Agriculture – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Media Relations – $89k-$136k – job ID: W-CPAO-2011-0004 – apply by Feb. 28

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
– Media Relations Assistant – writing skills in the area of press releases, newsletters, & fact sheets required; familiarity with AP Style preferred

Hamilton Beach - Communications Manager – maybe you’ll get a discount on a new ice cream maker in the bargain – Richmond, Va. area

State Dept. Federal Credit Union – Copywriter – working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite desired; financial services background a plus

Mystery global architecture firm – Global PR Director – DC or Los Angeles, CA – search managed by Paradigm Staffing

3M is in search mode for International Government Relations Manager (Search DC location or job # 1101171) – seeking candidates with minimum of 5 years experience working with USTR, Dept. of Commerce, DHS, and /or Congress.

How about Princeton, NJ and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation? Executive Assistant (apply by Feb. 28) and multiple Intern (scroll down) opportunities with Mar. 16 deadlines shown.

On a related note, we see this Communications Director (pdf) slot with Global Policy Solutions is still being actively advertised – $80k-$120k – this DC-based opportunity supports the RWJF-funded Leadership for Healthy Communities Campaign – you may wish to note that we first found this listing in mid-December.

Capitol Hill:
The Government Employees' Benefits Association is seeking Marketing/Executive Assistant to assist with marketing communication projects; duties include copywriting, design, events management, and vendor relations – Ft. Meade, MD – $35k-$41k

Habitat for Humanity:
Dept. of the Interior – New Media Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: SB-11-PQ437746 – apply by Mar. 11

Hyde Park Communications
seeks Intern of the compensated variety for May-through-Summer term of service.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

College/University Jobs II

Tuesday's focus - job opportunities at colleges and universities in the DC, Maryland & Virgina region. Before you tear into the listings, please note that the esteemed university administrator at left has given us a short extension, and we'll be adding some more schools to this set over the course of the day.

American University:
Anne Arundel Community College – career/employment – Arnold, MD

Bridgewater College – career/employment – Bridgewater, Va.

Catholic University
(scroll down):
College of William & Mary (scroll back to find or use job #
Florida International University – Intern, Office of Government Affairs – DC-based – apply by Mar. 4

George Mason University
(scroll to find or search by position #):
Georgetown University:
George Washington University (scroll to find or use position #)
Harvard University – Speechwriter, Alumni Affairs & Development (search req ID 23137BR) - more available in communications and alumni affairs categories – Cambridge, MA

Howard University
– assorted admin positions shown

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD:
Loyola University – Baltimore, MD:
Maryland Institute College of Art – career/employment – Baltimore, MD

Maryland Sea Grant College – Assistant Director for Communications – apply by Feb. 18

Marymount University – career/employment

Montgomery College – career/employment

Northern Virginia Community College – career/employment

Princeton University
– Associate Director of Government Affairs (search req # 0110061 or use keyword government affairs) – DC-based

St. Johns College
– career/employment – Annapolis, MD

St. Mary's College – St. Mary's City, MD
Tidewater Community College – career/employment – Norfolk, Va.

Towson University (search by job # or scroll to find) – Towson, MD
Trinity University – career/employment (scroll to bottom for non-academic positions)

University of Maryland
– several admin/coordinator positions available

University of Maryland, Baltimore
– Assistant Director of Conferences & Special Projects – apply by Feb. 28

University of Mary Washington
(search by position # or scroll to find) – Fredericksburg, Va.
University of Richmond (search staff/salaried category by job #) – Richmond, Va.
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, Va.