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Edelman PR has recently launched its Data Security and Privacy Group and is looking for seasoned professionals from the level of Senior Account Exec to Vice President (sort by req # and you’ll see them listed together among the most recent listings) to join this rapidly growing team – DC, New York, Chicago, Silicon Valley & Seattle all appear to be options. Also seeking DC-based Account Exec, Digital PR.

The venerable Holton Arms School seeks a Brand Manager & Director of Strategic Communications to reposition its brand and better tell its story to current and prospective families, alumnae, and the broader community. Top candidates will be well-versed in web, social media, and video/multimedia, as well as press relations, speeches, graphic design, publications and other written messaging. A passion for women’s education and/or advocacy is a must. Can also search here if previous link proves nettlesome.

Refugees International

• Senior Advocate, Women’s & Children’s Rights – apply by Feb. 19
• Intern, Partnership for Effective Peacekeeping
• we have it on good authority that this Communications Intern post has not yet been filled, as well

We see assorted job/intern opportunities, locally and nationally, with Living Social.

Unknown international nonprofit – Development Officer – experience socially responsible business issues and/or knowledge of the South Asian region a plus.

Did you know that the World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency? Surely that’s one of your talking points during your 6-to-11 month consultancy as Global Marketing Manager. Seeking candidates with 5-10 years’ relevant experience with a focus on cause-related marketing/brand awareness – apply by Feb. 19.

Primescape Solutions (click on career opportunities)

• New Media Specialist – range of online, graphics and video editing/streaming skills sought
• Social Media Writer – as you might guess, good writing is key to your success here.

World Bank – Online Communications Editor for the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor – Arabic, French and/or Spanish language skills a plus – apply by Feb. 20

… which reminds us to check in on the International Monetary Fund, where all we could unearth is are Board Operations Officers slots for bright folk with a graduate degree in economics, international finance or a related field and some work experience in economic analysis, with a good understanding of macroeconomics and international economic issues . As noted here, application deadline is Mar. 1.

Aspirants with a minimum of 4 years experience in media relations and campaign communications, preferably with public policy or nonprofit advocacy organizations, should take special notice of this Senior Communications Associate post supporting the effective & essential Children’s Dental Campaign of the Pew Charitable Trusts. Other fine & fresh opportunities in the Pew empire include:

• Associate and Senior Associate with the Pew Health Group’s FDA Modernization Initiative
• Manager, Donor Relations
• Associate, Clean Energy Program
• Research Associate, States’ Health Care Costs Project
• Senior Associate, Medical Safety

American University – Development Assistant – $15/hr – part-time

Fancy yourself a strong writer and editor, a stealthy researcher and a social media savant? Add an interest in beauty PR to the mix and you’re qualified to apply for this Assistant Account Exec post with AE Public Relations.

Potomac Group Communications – PR Coordinator – 1-3 years experience required

Newer opportunities with National Public Radio:

• Production Assistant
• Project Coordinator, Digital News Training Team
• Producer
• Editorial Director – Boston, MA

Various mystery employers have enlisted Onward Search to fill digital design/management & marketing slots

Deltek – Copywriter – marketing focus

Center for Reproductive Rights – Manager of Donor Research & Trends – five or more years of experience in prospect research or related discipline required – note to current college folk: your school’s alumni/fundraising operation would be a great place to acquire these nosy skills.

Hudson Institute – Feb. 10 application deadline for the following:

• Media Relations Manager
• Events Coordinator
• AV & Database Specialist

Big-deal architecture collective HOK will admit you into their presumably snazzy offices as a Marketing Coordinator (search DC location).

Center for a New American Society – Director of External Affairs – top candidates will combine public affairs experience with background in national security, defense, military and foreign policy sphere.

Equal Justice Works

• Communications Specialist
• Senior Manager, Federal Programs & Strategic Initiatives – $70k-$90k – minimum of six years program development, management & government grants implementation experience required

New opportunities with international development group FHI 360 shown since we last checked in:

• Events Specialist
• Senior Program Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Program Officer, Communications & Marketing – Atlanta, GA
• Social Media Intern

National Retail Federation – Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs – the qualified candidate’s background will include 8- 10 years in communications, a minimum of five years’ experience in advocacy communications, and a well-worn DVD of Confessions of a Shopaholic.

The anti-violence advocates and misadventure-stoppers of the Safe States Alliance seek part-time Government Affairs Consultant – $35-$40/hr – apply by Feb. 6

We've noted it before, but this Public Relations/Marketing Specialist post with Arlington County deserves another mention – $56k-$103k.

We're already dreaming of happy hour, possibly here or maybe here. Best wishes for a fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource