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-Atlantic – Public Affairs Specialist – $35k-$44k

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

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

4) American Academy of Physician Assistants – Editorial Services & Web Content Director (pdf)

5) American Constitution Society – Assistant Director of Student Chapters

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

7) American Dietetic Association – Meetings Coordinator

8) Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors – Editor

9) Association of Small Foundations – Director of Communications & Marketing

10-12) Burson Marsteller
13) Cancer Support Community – Communications Coordinator

14) Capitol One – Senior Communications Manager

15-16) Children’s Defense Fund
17) Children’s National Medical Center – Development Assistant

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

19) Common Cause Florida – Executive Director – exact location unspecified

20) Council on Foreign Relations – Assistant 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 Call – Staff Writer, Energy & Environment

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

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

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

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

33) Karamah/Muslin Women for Human Rights – Communications Associate

34) MCH – PR Account Exec – Baltimore, MD

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

36) Mystery award-winning PR firm – Associate Account Exec

37) Mystery fast-growing independent public affairs firm – Director/Vice President

38) National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – PAC Admin Assistant (pdf)

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

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

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

54-55) Public Campaign
56) Progressive Democratic PAC, unknown variety – Communications & Operations Manager

57) Recreational Boating & Fishing Association – Communications Manager

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

59) University of Baltimore – Associate 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