Today's Assignment

Here's your Monday marching orders:

• Scroll back or click here for a mostly social media/online communications focused Saturday extra edition
• Apply for one of the approximately 325 jobs and internships posted in the last week, or one of the 30-odd new postings today, or one of the the similar number of old opportunities closing this week, or one that you find elsewhere. Just apply for one job/internship today!
• Kick back and enjoy tonight's Skins/Cowboys tilt (optional for nervous Red Sox, Braves, Cardinals, or Rays enthusiasts).
• Really – apply for something today!!!!!!

Programming note – No new DCPA+CJ post tomorrow; we'll see you again Wednesady. Now on to previously noted opportunities closing this week:

State Dept. – Alumni Outreach Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: ECA-2011-0139 – Sept. 26

Union of Concerned Scientists – Web Content Manager – temporary position – Cambridge, MA – Sept. 26

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality/HHS – Health Communications Specialist – $74k-$115k- job ID: HHS-AHRQ-DE-11-522655 – Sept. 27

British Embassy – Senior Climate Change Advisor - $77k – Sept. 28

DoD/Joint Chiefs of Staff – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: JCS-11-524099 – Sept. 28

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: HHS-FDA-DE-11-528767 – Sept. 28

House of Representatives Radio/TV Gallery – Media Logistics Coordinator – $41k-$71k – Sept. 28

Nature Conservancy – Executive Assistant, North America Marketing (scroll to find or use job #39313) – Sept. 28

Prince William County – Public Information Specialist, Office of Economic Development – $42k-$68k – Manassas, Va. – Sept. 28

Treasury Department – New Media Manager – $105k-$136k – job ID: 11-DO-953DH – Sept. 28

Trout Unlimited – California Program Director – Berkley, CA – Sept. 28

Amazon Watch – Exec Assistant – Malibu, CA – Sept. 30

Center for Progressive Reform – Executive Director (pdf) – Sept. 30

Bipartisan Policy Center – Writer – Sept. 30

International Baccalaureate – search here, using MD location to see deadlines:

• Philanthropy Manager – Sept. 30
• Associate Manager, Alumni Relations – Sept. 30

Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Clean Energy Organizer (pdf) – Annapolis, MD – Sept. 30

National Geospatial Intelligence Agency – Public Affairs Officer – $89k-$143k – part-time (unspecified how/if status effects salary) – job ID: 20112542 – Sept. 30

Natural Resources Defense Council:

• Production Manager, Online Fundraising & Activism – New York – Sept. 30
• Program Assistant, Forestry Program – $30k – San Francisco, CA – Sept. 30
• Litigation Program Assistant – Chicago, IL – Sept. 30

Office of the Law Revision Counsel – Assistant Counsel – Sept. 30
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Vice President of Communications (pdf) – Princeton, NJ – search managed by the Explore Company – Sept. 30

Southern Governors Association – Program Coordinator – 6 month term – Sept. 30

University of Maryland – Director of Advancement Research – Sept. 30

Virginia Commonwealth University – Communications Specialist – $60k-$80k – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 30

World Bank – Project Manager, Audiovisual Services – Sept. 30

Anacostia Watershed Society – Environmental Educator (pdf) – Oct. 1 (as noted here)

Environics Communications (scroll to botton):

• Senior Account Exec/Account Exec, Sustainability & Clean Energy Practice – Oct. 1
• Account Exec, Technology/Telecommunications Practice – Oct. 1

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International customer relationship management colossus Merkle seeks Vice President, Public Relations & Analyst Relations of the smart, passionate, fun, & committed variety.

Communities in Schools – Grassroots Coordinator – prior political or grassroots issue advocacy campaign background is preferred; experience planning and coordinating successful events required.

These appear to be the most recent opportunities with the ONE Campaign:

• Project Manager
• Assistant Designer
• New England Regional Field Director – New Hampshire based
• Special Assistant – London, UK – apply by Sept. 30

The Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems Industry Members Association is seeking a Manager of Public Affairs with a background spanning both media relations and advocacy work. Up to $60k.

United Way – Cause Marketing Manager for Global Corporate Leadership – apply by Sept. 30

Most-recent development/fundraising positions with Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD:

• Associate Gift Planning Advisor
• Development Coordinator – $14-$20/hr
• Associate Director, Relationship Management
• Assistant Director of Development

Johns Hopkins-affiliated international health group Jhpiego seeks Admin Coordinator to support Maternal Health Team – Baltimore, MD

KRC Research (part of the Powell Tate/Interpublic family) seeks Senior Analyst (see opportunity is knocking) – particularly desired: experience with managing research under government contracts, particularly government healthcare agencies; experience and expertise conducting B2B research for technology companies; and/or multinational research experience.

Population Services International – Senior Manager, Communications – 7-10 years of communications experience required, preferably in an agency or news media environment, preference for candidates familiar with social media tools, particularly working with bloggers, as well as French and/or Spanish language skills.

Center for Science in the Public Interest – Project Assistant for their Nutrition Action Newsletter

We used the keyword communications, along with the posted in the last 14 days filter to come up with these opportunities with VeriSign – you can also use job # shown:

• Senior Manager, Naming Services Communications (00001749)
• Global Channel Marketing Manager (00001758)

BAE Systems – as in British Aerospace, as in people who used to make Sea Harriers – seeks Legislative Affairs Intern. We’re pretty sure you won’t get to fly any jets.

The BAE posting reminds us to check in on our friends at the British Embassy, who have a not-exactly-in-our-usual-wheelhouse Procurement/Contracts Manager opportunity – but perhaps someone here has the relevant procurement experience and interest in $58k salary.

Peace & prosperity through science collaboration – that’s CRDF Global’s tagline/mission. Seeking Development Manager with 3-5 years as a development officer or manager and previous success securing grants or contracts over $100,000 from private foundations or corporations. Experience related to the Middle East, North Africa, or Asia preferred but not a must. Scroll down for grant/admin and Intern opportunities

Un-named nonprofit-focused organization seeks Copywriter to develop content for website, print materials, and social media – 10-30hrs/wk @ $20-$50/hr.

Freedom House:

• Web Developer
• Development Intern
• much more available

The Old Town Alexandria waterfront is steps away from your new home at the American Medical Group Association should you have the Capitol Hill/healthcare-related experience required of their next Vice President of Public Policy.

Manager, PAC & Compliance opportunity with construction/engineering giant C2HM HILL – at least two years of state or federal PAC experience, campaign or political experience sought.

Anonymous national association seeks Editor/Production Professional with 2-4 years experience to produce 6 times per year, ad supported, 4-color magazine, two directories, and digital publications. Will handle all facets of magazine design/layout, editorial and management; portfolio includes development of marketing materials and other PR duties.

Unless you’re a relative or best friend of one of this year’s crop of lucky (OK, deserving) honorees of the MacArthur Foundation, your best bet for scoring some MacArthur loot is probably this Assistant to the President post – Chicago, IL – apply by Oct. 7

Staying in the Land of Lincoln & Jay Cutler: Illinois Policy Institute – Video & New Media Specialist – Chicago, IL – search managed by Talent Market

Chief Executives Organization – Events Manager – $50k-$60k – apply by Sept. 30

Here's one final reminder about for tomorrow's PRSA National Capitol Chapter seminar Want to Land a Job with the Federal Government (part 2) – Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm, 7th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW (you can scroll down to find podcast of part 1).