Friday is Here, and You're All Set!

From finding a great job to expanding your intern-life reading list, you're found the right place; from to what to do tonight to where to go when you're in Lyndhurst, NJ, we've got you covered. Happy Friday from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Extensive speechwriting experience, top-notch editorial & proofreading skills and familiarity with real estate finance industry/financial services issues and practices may qualify you for Manager of Public Affairs & Speechwriter post with the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration is recruiting for a Communications Manager to lead a team of professionals to promote and increase access to EIA products and services along with external & internal communications activities – $105k-$136k- job ID: HQ-12-CAT-08-EI-00323 – apply by Dec. 12

The Financial Services Institute is in search mode for an Online Communications Manager (pdf) with 2-5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a digitally-driven issue campaign.

American University:

• Public Relations Manager – temporary/part-time
• Library Circulation Specialist – $18-$19/hr
• Employer Relations Coordinator – $43k-$46k – apply by Dec. 16

We have it on good authority that the National Academy of Elder Care Attorneys is still looking for candidates for this Member Services Coordinator post – 3-5 years experience and rigorous attention to detail desired – mid $30k

Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Research Associate, Center on the States
• Senior Officer, Reforming Industrial Animal Agriculture
• Communications Officer, Environment Group – and another listing by that title – an here’s a third one
• Senior Associate, Children’s Dental Campaign
• Admin Assistant, Philadelphia Culture Program – Philadelphia, PA
• Admin Assistant, Environment Group – Seattle, WA

Discovery Communications: Media Scheduler – Media Planner – Media Research Manager – Media Services Coordinator – multiple listings seen for some titles

The BOSS Group appears to have some opportunity available with mystery employer(s) in need of Copywriter(s).

National Gay & Lesbian Task Force – Policy Institute Intern – stipend/transportation expenses covered – apply by Jan 1

If url-string number sequence is an accurate guide, this Chicago-based Account Exec, Digital position is the latest opportunity with Edelman PR.

But we’re not so sure of the various vintages of these opportunities with the American Heart Association:

• Government Relations Manager
• Senior Director of Development/Social Events
• Director of Development, HeartWalk – Baltimore, MD
• Director of Workplace Giving – Glen Allen, Va.

Sadly, Mackinac Island is not the home of the Mackinac Institute of Public Policy – but perhaps the pay-grade of Executive Director will enable you to spend a pleasant week there every summer – Midland, MI – search managed by Talent Market

World Wildlife Fund:

• Senior Admin Assistant, Market Transformation
• Manager, Partner Marketing
• Regional Communications Specialist, Latin American & Caribbean Program – DC based – Spanish language skills are, quite naturally, a must

The USO seeks Director of Major & Planned Gifts (major as in: x > $25k) – 5-7 years fundraising experience and a track record of bringing in more than $5 million is what they’re looking for here

For your far-flung Friday desires, how about shipping up to Boston with Cone PR?

• Senior Account Exec, Brand Marketing Group
• Account Director/VP, Corporate Responsibility
• Assistant Account Exec, Corporate Responsibility
• New Media Specialist
• Internships

Or perhaps you would rather head South, to Montgomery, AL, to join the folks at the Southern Poverty Law Center?

• Director of Government Relations
• Online Fundraising Coordinator
• Communications Associate - bilingual w/ Spanish required
• additional editorial/fundraising positions available

The League of Conservation Voters has a spot on the team for an Online Communications Manager with 3-5 years experience in online organizing, email advocacy or new media – apply by Dec. 15

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Major Gifts Coordinator

MWW Group:

• Director of Government Relations
• Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
• Vice President – Dallas, TX
• Senior Account Exec – New York
• Marketing Coordinator – East Rutherford, NJ – for what it’s worth, we have fond memories of Wee Willie’s Bar & Grill in nearby Lyndhurst

Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Director of Development

Fast-paced & anonymous Fortune 500 media and communications company seeks Government Affairs Exec Assistant on temp-to-hire basis, starting off at $20-$22/hr – search managed by the Midtown Group

Finally, we leave you with a pair of Friday enlightenments & amusements:

• Eric Woodard wants you to be a great intern – and to read his book on the subject: Your Last Day of School - 56 Ways You Can Be a Great Intern & Turn Your Internship Into a Job.
• Reminder: your Friday plans should include a stop by the Hard Rock Cafe to catch the Justin Trawick Group – no cover charge and drink specials compliments of the Absolut Concert Series.