The Week and Month Draw to a Close

Leading off: the federal employment portal USA Jobs is being overhauled, with the new model set to debut around Columbus Day weekend. If you already have an account with the site, it appears you'll have an easier time with new security enhancements if you deal with them before Oct. 7 (see message #2).

Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates is looking to hire an energetic, hardworking Associate – entry-level position, but candidates should ideally have internship experience in journalism, public relations, public affairs or politics.

LIFT addresses poverty/inequality issues and helps individuals find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, public benefits and tax credits, and services like childcare and healthcare. The group seeks a dynamic, driven, and broadly talented Director of Communications to spotlight and support these essential works.

The University of Virginia seeks Web & Multimedia Graphics Designer with significant video skills to help develop content for the UVa Medical School - $38k-$57k – Charlottesville, Va.

American University:

• Director of Development – for athletics & recreation – $85k-$90k
• Strategic Program & Events Coordinator, School of Communication – $20-$21/hr
• Web Assistant – part-time – $15-$16/hr

Democratic/progressive campaign software company NGP VAN seeks Community Outreach Coordinator and Operations Assistant.

American Institutes for Research:

• Communications Associate
• Communications Specialist

Millenium Challenge Corp. – Public Affairs Assistant – $48k-$75k – job ID: MCC-542151-11-006-CPA-DE – apply by Oct. 4

University of Maryland/University College (scroll to find or use job # in keyword box):

• Director of Communications, Office of Information Technology (003826) – not an IT/tech position
• Web Communications Writer/Editor (003811)
• Assistant Vice President, Government Relations (003760)
• Vice President for Communications (003546)

American Heart Association:

• Director of Development, Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race
• Director of Development, Go Red for Women – Baltimore, MD
• Executive Director & VP of Development – Richmond, Va.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores seeks Communications/Media Relations Manager (scroll down) – min. of three years relevant experience required.

United Nations Foundation – Intern, Health Unbound/MHealth Alliance – $10/hr – apply today, Sept. 30

Mystery Dupont Circle nonprofit – Exec Office & Communications Assistant – low-mid $40k

The American Farm Bureau Federation seeks Director, Congressional Relations – 3-5 years public policy/agriculture experience sought

Non-profit trade association focused on the advancement of roadway safety is seeking a Government Relations Assistant to support GR Director and Associate Director in an administrative capacity. Currently a part-time post – full time a possibility down the road (ha!).

American Hospital Association – Director, Political Action – 5-7 years work experience in fundraising and legislative/political affairs desired.

More Oktoberfests for you:

• Capitol Lounge – Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Capitol Hill, DC
• Ft. Belvoir – Sept. 30-Oct. 2 – Fairfax, Va.
• Germantown – Oct. 1 – Germantown, MD
• Vienna/Tysons – Oct. 1 – Vienna, Va.
• Capitol Ale House – Oct. 1 – Richmond, Va.
• Frederick – Oct. 1-2 – Frederick, MD
• West Annapolis – Oct. 2 – West Annapolis, MD
• Old Europe – through October – Glover Park, DC