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We'll start your (or at least our) cheerful Monday with a reminder about the Idealist Grad Fair – Sept. 16, 5-8 pm – at George Washington University – meet with representatives from public affairs/administration and related grad school programs – also coming to New York (9/15) – Boston (9/19) – Philadelphia (9/27) – more locations listed here.

Now on to previously-noted opportunities closing this week:

Environmental Protection Agency – Director, Field and External Affairs Division – $119k-$179k – job ID: EPA-SES-2011-0033 – Sept. 12

Federal Aviation Administration – Foreign Affairs Specialist – $50k-$96k – job ID: AWA-API-11-MW46542-22299 – Sept. 12

United Nations Foundation:

• Communications Officer for the Girl Up program – Sept. 12
• Communications Director, Women & Population – Sept. 12

University of Georgia – Vice President, Government Relations (pdf) – Athens, GA – Sept. 12

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Director of Digital & Social Strategy – $102k-$132k – job ID: DEU-11-140 – Miami, FL – Sept. 13

DoD/Defense Human Resources Activity – Communications Program Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: DHRA-11-531360-DE – Sept. 13

Office of Personnel Management – Legislative Analyst – $62k-$115k – job ID: 11-387-LEK – Sept. 13

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #):

• Strategic Communications Manager (13373) – Sept. 14
• Gift Planning Associate (39282) – Sept. 15
• Membership Fundraising Manager (39239) – Sept. 16
• Writer/Editor (39288) – Sept. 16
• Creative Manager (39289) – Sept. 16
• Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture (13390) – Sept. 16
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (39286) – Chicago, IL – Sept. 17
• Global Director, Digital Marketing (39174) – Sept. 18

Arlington County:

• Online Communications Writer – part-time/contract – Sept. 15
• Web Site Designer – part-time/contract – Sept. 15
• Communications Manager, Public Planning – $50k-$83k – Sept. 15

British Embassy – Visits & Research Officer – $38k – Sept. 15

Engage:

• Account Exec, Media & Public Affairs – Sept. 15
• Exec Assistant (scroll down) – Sept. 15

National Minority AIDS Council – Communications Specialist, Social Media & Web Content – Sept. 15

World Bank – Senior Online Communications Officer – Sept. 15

American Veterinary Medical Association:

• State Policy Analyst – Schaumburg, IL – Sept. 15
• Staff Assistant, Governmental Affairs – Sept. 16

Delegation of the European Union – Web & Social Media Officer – $68k-$72k – Sept. 16 (noon)

InterAction – Manager, NGO Advocacy – Sept. 16

National Institute of Standards & Technology – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$136k – job ID: NISTOD-2011-0020 – Sept. 16

Open Society Institute:

• Program Assistant, Grassroots Justice – Sept. 16
• Program Officer, LGBTI Initiative – Sept. 16

Union of Concerned Scientists – Program Manager – Center for Science & Democracy – DC or Cambridge, MA – Sept. 16

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Health Volunteers Overseas – Communications & Events Coordinator – 12-month term – $31k

M+R Strategic Services:

• Online Consultant – DC, New York or Boston
• Online Associate – DC, New York or Boston
• Office Administrator/Marketing Assistant
• Communications Intern – we suggest applying by Sept. 13

Internet2, an advanced networking consortium developing and promoting breakthrough cyberinfrastructure technologies seeks Vice President, Federal Relations – you’ll also be given title of Executive officer of the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development; we hope you’ll demand two distinct set of business cards. Director of International Relations position also shown, but I2 already notes they have a candidate in mind for the position.

New since we last checked in with the Alliance for Justice is Web & New Media Writer – 3-5 years’ experience in journalism or writing for web and social media required; experience on Capitol Hill or with advocacy organizations, government relations or public relations preferred.

George Washington University:

• Electronic Communications Writer/Editor
• Associate Director, School Alumni Programs
• Associate Director of Advancement, Law School

Honda – Legislative & Communications Coordinator (search req ID HNA00000F or DC location) – provides research, reporting, communications support and coordination to Federal, State and communication groups in the DC office.

CACI – Corporate Communications Specialist – supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; active TS/SCI clearance required

ACLU – New York:

• Chief Development Officer – search managed by Russell Reynolds
• Advocacy & Policy Counsel – apply by Oct. 6

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Individual & Planned Giving – requires a minimum of five years experience in contributing at the leadership level to a successful development office and campaigns –Annapolis, MD – apply by Sept. 15

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America:

• Legislative Associate – $45k-$50k
• Receptionist – $35k-$40k
• Communications Director – $80k-$100k – New York

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Communications Assistant

Powell Tate – Graphic Designer (click on opportunity is knocking) – BFA in Visual Communication, Design or other Studio Art; 4+ years work/design experience; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required – experience in Infographic design; Flash, web design, interactive design; Keynote and/or any other presentation programs; HTML, andCSS would also help your cause.

Polsinelli Shughart – Legislative Assistant – Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, or lobbying firm experience required

American Dietetic Association:

• Manager, Strategic Communications
• Web Editor, Strategic Communications

Doctors for America seeks National Campaign Director to build national grassroots network of physician and medical students to drive improvements in the health care system at the national, state, and local level.

My Mom met my Dad when she was working in the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, MD. We cannot guarantee similar spouse-finding benefits for you as Policy Analyst, but they will pay you $49k a year. Apply by Sept. 16

Westat – Project Director, Health Communications (search Rockville, MD location or job ID 4186BR) –background in media outreach, social marketing, cultural competency, community mobilization, and health campaigns desired; experience with public health programs targeting children, older adults, and minority populations a plus.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce/U. S.-India Business Council – Director of Policy Advocacy, Defense & Aerospace – desired attributes include Master’s degree in related field and 5-9 years’ work experience in the relevant policy area; knowledge of and exposure to India culture; familiarity with the U.S. Congress and the broader Washington policy environment.

Alley Cat Allies:

• Grassroots Organizing Director
• Major Gifts Officer
• Media Relations Coordinator

The proud CAPS-LOCK-PROPONENTS at VoterPunch return once again (here’s our last sighting from Jan. 2010) to renew their search for a US Congress & Public Policy Expert with comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of the US Congress that has this info DOWN COLD! They’ve upped the pay scale to $40/hr. this time around.

Your job search resource du jour: the robust and relevant offerings from the crew at Politico.