Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Clever Title? Not Today.

Just-the-jobs style for you this Tuesday. For those folks away from the job-seek/browse routine yesterday, we remind you not to miss Monday's post.

1) AAA Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs Specialist – $35k-$44k

2) AFL-CIODeputy Political Director – search managed by Grossman Solutions – apply by Mar. 1

3) Alliance to Save EnergySenior Associate, Publications & Social Media Outreach – $40k-$55k

4) American Academy of Physician AssistantsEditorial Services & Web Content Director (pdf)

5) American Constitution SocietyAssistant Director of Student Chapters

6) American Bar AssociationNews Director – $92k-$112k – job description matches what most organizations would call Director of Media Relations or Director of Communications, FWIW

7) American Dietetic AssociationMeetings Coordinator

8) Arabella Philanthropic Investment AdvisorsEditor

9) Association of Small FoundationsDirector of Communications & Marketing

10-12) Burson Marsteller
13) Cancer Support CommunityCommunications Coordinator

14) Capitol OneSenior Communications Manager

15-16) Children’s Defense Fund
17) Children’s National Medical CenterDevelopment Assistant

18) City of Rockville, MDPublic Information Specialist – $46k-$74k – apply by Mar. 11

19) Common Cause FloridaExecutive Director – exact location unspecified

20) Council on Foreign RelationsAssistant to the Vice President, Membership/Corporate & International – New York

21) Corporation for Public Broadcasting Director of Government Affairs – $70k-$96k – apply by Feb. 28

22) CQ/Roll CallStaff Writer, Energy & Environment

23-25) Friends of Choice in Urban Schools
26-28) German Marshall Fund of the US
29) Indiana University of PennsylvaniaAssociate Vice President for Communications & Marketing – $90k-$95k – Indiana, PA – apply by Mar. 1

30) International Fertilizer Development CenterCommunications Specialist – apply by Mar. 10

31) International legal firmMedia Relations Manager – temporary position – search managed by Legal E

32) Kalman & CompanyPublic Affairs Specialist – DoD Secret security clearance required

33) Karamah/Muslin Women for Human RightsCommunications Associate

34) MCHPR Account Exec – Baltimore, MD

35) Montgomery CountyResearch Associate/Public Administration Intern – $37k-$61k – apply by Mar. 10

36) Mystery award-winning PR firmAssociate Account Exec

37) Mystery fast-growing independent public affairs firmDirector/Vice President

38) National Association of Insurance & Financial AdvisorsPAC Admin Assistant (pdf)

39-41) Nature Conservancy (search using job # or scroll to find)
42) National Insulation AssociationSenior Publications Editor & Website Specialist

43-44) Oceana
45-48) Open Society Institute
49) Overseas Private Investment CorporationPublic Affairs Specialist – $62k-$97k – job ID: OPIC-OEA-2012-0002 – apply by Mar. 1

50-52) Phillips Collection
53) Philadelphia ZooDirector of Major Gifts & Planned Giving – Philadelphia, PA

54-55) Public Campaign
56) Progressive Democratic PAC, unknown varietyCommunications & Operations Manager

57) Recreational Boating & Fishing AssociationCommunications Manager

58) Smithsonian InstitutionGovernment Relations Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 12R-LG-297499-DEU-OGR – apply by Feb. 24

59) University of BaltimoreAssociate Director of Donor Relations – $37k-$42k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Feb. 27

60-61) U.S Chamber of Commerce

1 comment:

Gordon said...

TechAmerica - Communications Assistant

TechAmerica, the largest U.S. high-tech trade association, is seeking a communications
professional with superior writing skills, media relations experience and expertise in social
media to join our team in Washington, DC as the communications assistant.

This person will be an integral part of the marketing/communications team with a heavy focus on communication, press relations and increasing TechAmerica’s online presence. They
must possess a keen interest in policy and politics and have an understanding of how to
communicate inside and outside the Beltway. The selected candidate will possess initiative,
foresight, be self-directed, believe in collaboration and require minimal day-to-day supervision.

The Communications Assistant will:
• Write effective and polished press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces and web
content.
• Respond rapidly and appropriately to media requests in an active press office
environment.
• Develop a vigorous online and social media program.
• Work with TechAmerica offices around the U.S. and in Europe to strengthen our
visibility.

The position offers a high energy, fast paced work environment with motivated, talented staff
and member company representatives who feel strongly about advancing the interests of the
technology industry.

Skill Requirements
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science,
communications or marketing
• Minimum Requirements: 2-4 years of media relations or public relations experience;
campaign or hill experience desired
• Expertise in social media
• Media relations and event experience
• Superior persuasive writing skills
• Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure and working well with
peers and senior leaders
• Must think creatively, work with accuracy, and demonstrate judgment and
professionalism with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a knowledgeable,
persuasive, and timely manner
• Ideally – have multi-media skills such as ability to use video and audio to supplement
online presence

Candidates should apply by emailing a resume, cover-letter, and three different types of writing samples to human.resources@techamerica.org. No calls please.

TechAmerica is an equal opportunity employer. We offer many benefits including matching
401(k), dental, medical, vision, flex savings, life insurance, vacation & sick time and much more.

Washington, DC