There's Always Pita House

Weekday-only DCPA+CJ enthusiasts should note Saturday's supplement. Everyone else may proceed directly to this healthy run of previously-noted opportunities closing this week:

ACLU – Associate Director of Legislative Communications – June 20

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Events & Meetings Manager – June 20

World Bank – Communications Officer, Development Research Group – June 20

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or search by job ID):

• Climate Change Coordinator (13322) – June 20
• Foundation Relations Assistant (13332) – June 22
• Strategic Communications Coordinator (13317) – June 24
• Senior Corporate Practices Advisor, Development by Design (13030) – June 26

Government National Mortgage Association – Communications Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: H11-DE-484341-AJ – June 21

United Way of the National Capitol Area:

• Major Gifts & Affinity Group Coordinator – June 21
• Corporate Partnerships Director – June 21

Army Intelligence & Security Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: WTST11093043 – Fort Meade, MD – June 22

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association – Communications Manager – June 22

State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist with the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons – $74k-$97k – job ID: HRSC-G/TIP-2011-0012 – June 22

World Cocoa Foundation – Communications Manager (pdf) – up to $50k – June 22

Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: HHS-ASP-DE-11-486539 – June 23

Smithsonian Enterprises – Editorial Assistant (pdf) for Smithsonian magazine - $30k-$38k – June 23

WYPR FM – Education Reporter – Baltimore, MD – June 23

American Farm Bureau Federation – Graphic Designer – June 24

Architect of the Capitol – Senior Communications Specialist – $89k-$136k – job ID: PPM-2011-102 – June 24

British Embassy:

• Energy Policy Advisor – $58k – June 24
• Business Development Associate, Healthcare & Life Sciences – $47k – New York – June 24

Postal Regulatory Commission – Media Relations Specialist – $55k-$89k – job ID: PRC 06-02 – June 24

League of Conservation Voters of California – Oakland, CA:

• Director of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships – June 24
  
• Vice President for Development – June 24
  

University of Maryland – Asst. Director/Development Officer, School of Business – June 24

Barakat, Inc. – Executive/Development Director – Cambridge, MA – June 25

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New opportunities with Brand Resource Group, an Old Town-based (steps to this new hot spot) PR firm with a focus on safety, health and wellness:

• Social Media Specialist
• Account Director
• Senior Account Manager

Federal Railroad Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: FRA.PA-2011-0005 – apply by July 6

Transparency International seeks Development/Fundraising Professional (pdf) with a minimun of five years related experience, top-notch writing/interpersonal skills and can-do attitude.

The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is seeking an energetic, motivated, and entrepreneurial Grant Writer – position can be part- and/or flex-time, and is billed as ideal for someone seeking family-friendly employment – apply by July 8

Cash America will cash you out to the tune of $15-$20 per hour (part-time) for your work as Admin Assistant, Federal Affairs

George Mason University (scroll to find or search by postion #):

• Director of Marketing, Athletics – (FA634z) – up to $45k – apply by June 29
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, School of Management (02419z) - $40k-$42k – apply by July 1
• Assistant Director of Donor Relations (FA01Bz) up to $54k
• Public Information Manager (01563z) - $38k-$43k – GMU Arlington campus

If url sequencing is a good guide, this otherwise-undated Digital Intern position with Ketchum is pretty recent. Students in their senior year or recent grads preferred.

American Enterprise Institute:

• Blog Editor
• Marketing & Promotions Director
• Vice President, Communications
• Research Assistant, International Political Economy & Demographics

Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars:

• Program Associate, Environmental Change & Security Program – $62k-$70k – apply by June 22
• Program Assistant, Latin American Program – $37k-$49k – apply by July 1

Nothing available in the DC offices, but program, admin & communications-related positions shown with the Open Society Institute in New York and international locations.

Sons of Italy – Social Media/Communications Program Coordinator

Cato Institute:

• Online Publications Manager & Designer
• Policy Analyst, Center for Global Prosperity & Liberty
• Internships, Fall 2011 – apply by July 1

The Wildlife Habitat Council seeks a new President (pdf) to bring a new voice, perspective & energy to the organization – search managed by Dewey & Kaye – apply by July 5

The North American Association for Environmental Education is seeking an Executive Director with strengths in leadership, development, communication, and collaboration with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experiences – $80k-$100k – apply by June 30

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) seeks DC-based Public Policy Associate – we see multiple opportunities (PR, research, education project, online & development) available in their New York offices, as well.

The Partnership for Public Service, publishers of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings – are seeking:

• Research Director – search managed by Commongood Careers
• Research Manager/Writer

U.S. Institute for Peace – Web Manager – $56k-$64k – Solid experience with HTML, Drupal, search engine optimization, social media, Photoshop or photo-editing software, analytics software desired – apply by June 24

DC-tourism/travel promoter Destination DC seeks International Media Relations Manager (pdf) – hospitality industry experience a plus – conference service/support slots also available

Annie E. Casey Foundation – Baltimore, MD:

• Communications Associate
• Director of Strategic Communications
• Grants Analyst and Grants Assistant
• Senior Policy Associate, Center for Effective Family Services & Systems

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Managing Editor – $40k-$45k – apply by July 15

Finally, Old Town's Pita House is moving a few blocks over to King Street, and we did see a "server's wanted" sign in the window. We like Pita House.

Today's career resource is a "last call" for the Idealist Grad Fair – Thursday June 23, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm – at the Katzen Arts Center at American University. This event offers you the chance to meet representatives from more than 60 graduate programs in public policy, law and related fields.