SWAT Capacity & San Diego

American Society for Health System Pharmacists – Government Affairs Assistant (pdf) – see application info here

We see a lot of change, challenge & opportunity in the publishing industry – get in on the fun as Director, Communications with the Association of American Publishers – keywords: nimble, high-impact, confident writer, SWAT capacity, curiosity, and able to see around corners.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD:

• Project Communications Manager, School of Public Health – $51k-$70k
• Communications Specialist, School of Public Health
• Associate/Senior Associate Director of Constituent Engagement – development/fundraising
• Senior Associate Director of Development, Medical School – $60k-$82k

Kaiser Family Foundation – Program Coordinator, Global Health – 12 to 18-month position with possibility of extension – one or two years of experience in public health or related field required

We’ve finally learned where this Public Affairs Manager post with education reform group MarylandCan is located: it's Lanham, MD – while first noted a couple weeks ago, we’re also told the job remains open. Government Relations & Manager is also available in Maryland, as are similar opportunities with their New York siblings.

Mystery Fortune 500 employer – Counsel, Government & Political Affairs – San Francisco Bay area – search managed by Barker Gilmore

Develop and execute communications plans that require online and electronic tactics to deliver and promote news, resources, and information; responsible for all aspects of website including content management, architecture, design, and search; edits and formats e-newsletters and manages distribution – this (and more) is your life as Web Content Manager with for the National PTA.

Here’s a fresh opportunity with the tiny-typeface-tyros at the World Bank: Online Communications Officer with the somewhat nefarious-sounding Controller’s Knowledge Dissemination Division. We’re guessing your duties include occasional wet work or ferrying suitcases full of money or God-knows-what around European capitals.

We’re not sure why the Capitol Hill jobs we find online are predominantly (and today, exclusively) on the D side of the partisan divide:

• Democratic Member of the Financial Service Committee – Legislative Assistant, Financial Services
• Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) – Intern
• NY Democrat of the Ranking sort – Committee Communications Director
• Moderate Democrat – Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent
• Senior Democrat – Health Policy Advisor
• Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) – Intern
• Senior Democrat – Press Secretary
• Senior California MoC – Legislative Assistant

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation appears to still be accepting resumes for Vice President of Communications post, and may well continue to do so through Dec. 31 – Princeton, NJ

The DC Bar Association seeks Social Media Specialist with min. 3 years’ background working with social media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging software, as well experience writing marketing and editorial copy for social media. Admin & Intern slots also available.

Mystery charity focused on serving the serve needy residents of the Metro area – Development Director – $55k

Abel Communications/JPL – Account Supervisor/PR & Social Media Professional – Harrisburg, PA

Sage Communications:

• Account Coordinators
• Marketing Senior Account Exec
• Account Exec/Senior Account Exec

Levick Strategic Communications lists several opportunities available across the experience spectrum

The Onion:

• City Editor – Indianapolis, IN
• Listings Editor – part-time – Chicago, IL

Gizmodo – Interns – New York and San Francisco, CA

Gawker – Interns – New York – apply by Jan. 5

A trip to San Diego in late February is one of the many burdens you must bear as Event Planning Manager (pdf) with Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access.

And, befitting a rainy morning like this one, perhaps you would like a longer stay in San Diego (today's forecast: sunny with a high of 64) – here’s a few options:

• Qualcomm – Public Relations Manager
• Intuit – Social Media Manager
• Coca Cola Refreshments – Manager, Public Affairs & Communications
• University of California, San Diego – Social Marketing & Communications Manager – apply by Dec. 16