Out of the Woods

Fannie Mae – Marketing Specialist – responsibilities include developing marketing & communication initiatives in areas of advertising and promotional programs, public relations, and trade shows, including web-based communications.

Communications firm GMMB seeks Field Organizers to support the National Consumers League Medication Adherence Campaign – three to six month opportunity – looking for candidates with 6-8 years experience in field organizing, issue advocacy and/or coalition building; experience with chronic disease organizations a plus – Baltimore, MD, Providence, RI, Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL, Cincinnati, OH, and Sacramento, CA

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

George Washington University Hospital – Communications Manager – 5 years experience in a healthcare, public relations, communications or marketing required

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

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

Food Marketing Institute – Director, State Government Relations – substantive legislative experience in the state/federal legislative branch and/or with a trade association required

American Forests seeks Vice President of Communications & Marketing – experience in the conservation community and the demonstrable ability to attract national attention and build a national following among the general public for the organization is strongly desired.

Speaking of which, the American Forest & Paper Association seeks a Press Secretary to handle communications/media relations activities.

And, two more from the forests: the American Forest Foundation notes Certification Coordinator (pdf) and Program Resource Manager (pdf) positions available.

Dept. of Education – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: OLCA-2011-0001 – apply by Feb. 18

Dickstein Shapiro LLP is currently in search mode for a Legislative Aide. Primary responsibilities include: PAC management, FEC/government filings, legislative monitoring and related duties. Two+ years of administrative experience on Capital Hill or other legislative experience preferred.

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors seeks Associate General Counsel for a range of legal duties including significant legislative and policy analysis work. Experience in banking & consumer services required; familiarity with Dodd-Frank a plus. Search managed by Staffing Advisors.

Capitol Hill:

• Rep. Lynn Wolsey (D-CA) – Press Secretary
• Senior Progressive New England Democrat – Legislative Director
• Mystery Democrat – Intern
• Unknown Freshman Republican – Legislative Assistant, Veterans Affairs
• Rep. John Carney (D-PA) – Intern – apply by Feb. 14
• Senior Texas Democrat – Legislative Assistant

BAE Systems – Intern, Legislative Affairs

Akerman Senterfitt, a self-assessed premier national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legislative Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant. Successful candidate must have five years of executive administrative experience preferably in a law firm or with a lobbying group.

Prestigious, mysterious investment bank and financial services firm has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant in their Government Affairs Office - $50k-$70k.

First Degree is a marketing and communications agency specializing in mission marketing solutions for nonprofit organizations and corporations – seeking Online Fundraising Manager – $40k-$45k

Your career resource of the day is Potomac Flacks – tracking the comings and goings of PR/communications pros in the DC area, along with news about newly-formed agencies and occasional job listings.