Monday, February 27, 2012

O Sister, Where Art Thou?

Did you have a fun-tacular, fulfilling, fantastic weekend? If so, you probably missed our Saturday something extra and Sunday's early look at previously noted opportunities closing this week. Now, on to the new stuff.

Here’s a newly created Communications Manager (pdf) post with the Americans for Prosperity Foundation. Operations Coordinator (pdf) opportunity also available. Must be a fan of prosperity.

Opportunities with Rockville PR & marketing firm Van Eperen & Company
National Council of Teachers of MathematicsData & Customer Manager – five to eight years of related experience and/or training in customer service and data management required

Center for Law & Social Policy
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund seeks Program Manager identify and help and appoint LGBT professionals to boards, commissions and advisory committees across federal agencies. Political & development staff positions (scroll down) also available.

Heritage Foundation
Mystery biomedical research association seeks energetic Public Policy Staffer to work on legislative issues, including analysis, communications and strategy plus other duties. Downtown location.

Independent Sector

KiplingerPersonal Finance Writer and Assistant Art Director (scroll down)

The international microenterprise supporters of the SEEP Network seek Communications Manager with 6-7 years relevant experience, including web design/development work. Their website is little help in unraveling the precise meaning of the SEEP acronym, but we think Small Enterprise Education and Promotion is the likely answer.

World at Work
International Biometric Group seeks driven, passionate and energetic Social Media Intelligence Analyst with exceptionally strong analytical, writing, and editing capabilities, including an understanding of how to write for government and business audiences.

Another player in the homeland security/cyber-intelligence field, Salient Federal Solutions, is in search mode for Director of Marketing Communications.

How does work at an environmentally focused government contractor that takes its name from a Phoenician prince who vainly searched the Mediterranean for his sister, Europa, who had been taken away by the god Zeus in the form of a bull sound to you? The Cadmus Group seeks (less vainly, we hope) for new members of the cohort – PR/Crisis Communications ExpertEntry Level Communications Professional, Market TransformationEntry Level Communications Professional, Public Health & PolicySocial Media & Marketing Communications Specialist

Investment Company InstitutePAC Assistant

Even the acronym (NASDCTEc) is long! National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education ConsortiumCommunications & Marketing Associate

Anheuser-Busch/InBev would like to confer the ambitious title of Global Senior Director, Beer & Better World on one lucky, thirsty soul. Your simple mission: develop and execute their global regulatory agenda, including policy and program execution, by collaborating with business functions across all six geographic zones to help deliver the company’s dream to be the Best Beer Company in a Better World. DC, St. Louis or Leuven, Belgium.

Environmental Protection AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: PH-JC-12-612143 – apply by Mar. 9

Virginia TechEditor/Communications Coordinator supporting the Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Collaborative Research Support Program – up to $42k – Blacksburg, Va. – apply by Mar. 12

Alley Cat Allies
George Washington UniversityDirector, Law School Strategic Communications & Marketing

Your Monday search resource is the fine and focused job board from Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.

1 comment:

  1. Young Invincibles - Internship

    Wouldn’t it be great to travel around the country?

    Come Join the Campaign for Young America Bus Tour and you can.

    What’s the Campaign for Young America? Beginning in March, Young Invincibles will travel all across the country to host roundtable discussions to hear young people’s opinions on the issues that they face today. Issues include health care, jobs, student debt, and many others.

    We want to turn the energy, hope, and frustration into a way forward for our generation. Based on what we hear, we’ll identify specific changes we want and push lawmakers to address the barriers young people face. We don’t want to be the first generation to be worse off than our parents!

    Who are the Young Invincibles? YI is a national organization that represents the interests of 18 to 34 year­olds. We ensure our perspective is heard during discussions about our future through policy analysis, shared stories of young Americans, campaigns that inform and mobilize our generation, and advocacy to change the status quo.

    We are looking for Interns who would be willing to travel with staff to several of the states on the tour. Two different internships are available for students interested in joining YI on the road. Please specify your preference in your cover letter.

    Internship is unpaid. Travel and food costs will be covered.

    1. Organizing Intern
    • Plan and coordinate roundtables
    • Maintain and record sign in sheets
    • Take photos and video of participant responses
    • Help conduct activities at the “What’s Your Solution” table
    • Help staff ensure events and roundtables run smoothly
    • Opportunity to acquire organizing and event planning experience
    • Additional duties as required

    2. Press Intern
    • Draft press releases, advisories, and blogs
    • Work with National Communications Coordinator on updating social media sites
    • Pitch stories to local reporters
    • Help manage press at events
    • Assist with additional press opportunities and duties

    Qualifications
    • Ability to travel from March 14th -May 9th (There is flexibility in different phases of bus tour if you cannot commit to the full time)
    • Interest in the voice of young adults
    • Flexibility, humor, and a good attitude required!

    Application
    Please submit the following to Jasmine Hicks at jasmine.hicks@younginvincibles.org

    • Resume
    • Cover letter
    • Two references
    • Organizing Interns should submit a short (1-2 page writing sample)
    • Press interns should submit two writing samples related to press/social media writing (ex. blogs, advisories, press releases)

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