Back at It

Welcome back to the working week.  Scroll back or click here to find Monday's set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Several volunteer opportunities available to support the Carpe Diem Project in PR/communications, social media and marketing areas.  See more here about their mission to provide comprehensive supportive services, programs, and outreach to current and former foster care youth.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science seeks Science Communicator (scroll down) with a background in estuarine science, strong written and oral communication skills, and experience developing and producing science communication products.   Located in beautiful Cambridge, MD – and still accepting applicants past May 21 first review deadline.

The International Rescue Committee seeks Media Relations Officer with at least 8 years experience in media relations, public advocacy  or as a journalist,  ideally with a focus on international or humanitarian issues – New York

New since we last checked in on Porter Novelli:

• Senior Account Exec, Food/Beverage & Nutrition
• Senior Account Exec, Technology – Atlanta, GA
• Vice President of Strategic Planning/Research – Los Angeles, CA (note: highlight background to reveal text)
• Intern opportunities in Boston and Los Angeles also available

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association – Managing Director, Public Relations – your 10+ years experience should include demonstrated success in positioning and raising visibility for organizations and their thought leaders, as well as on-the-record spokesperson experience

Human Rights First seeks DC-based Outreach and Public Events Manager to lead the development and seamless execution of a number of signature events and initiatives, including their annual human rights summit – apply by June 15.  Web Developer sought for New York Office; apply by June 2. 

Defenders of Wildlife – these appear to be new since we last looked in:

• Director of Direct Response Marketing
• Director of National Outreach
• Online Campaigns Associate
• Reports Coordinator – development/fundraising
• Web Content & Social Media Manager

Wilmer Hale – Senior Public Relations Specialist – 5+ years of PR or journalism experience required; agency background and/or experience with professional service/law firm a plus.

The Urban Institute seeks Research Associate, Health Policy Center and Research Associate, Metropolitan Housing & Communities Center

Ogilvy PR (scroll to find or use req ID)

• Media Planner (1153BR)
• Desktop Support Specialist (1122BR) - tech
• Field Marketing/Point of Purchase Representative (1122BR) – temporary, full- and –part-time
• Email Specialist 1151BR) with their Lacek Group affiliate – Minneapolis, MN
• tech/IT posts also available

Mystery law firm offers a generous $130k-$150k pay grade to Senior Media Relations Manager – search managed by Russell/Tobin & Associates

Strayer University – Director of Public Relations (search Northern Va. location) – your extensive (as in 15+ years’ worth) experience should include previous work managing staff and solid understanding of social media space 

UPS

• Public & Media Relations Manager – Richmond, Va.
• Public Affairs Intern
• more communications related jobs & internships available (search communications category) in Atlanta, GA

Boeing seeks Communications Specialist to support the president of its international operations – speechwriting and other corporate communications experience/skills required – apply by June 1

Edelman Financial Services – Senior Public Relations Specialist

College of William & Mary

• Public Relations/Web Specialist supporting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science – $33k – Gloucester, Va. – apply by June 7
• Associate Director, Strategic Communications & Outreach – Williamsburg, Va. – apply by June 18

National Building Museum – scroll down for Individual Giving Coordinator and Foundation Relations Manager positions at our favorite edifice in the Federal City.  Fall Intern opportunities to be posted soon.

Avaya (probably easiest to just cntrl-f a word in the title to find these; listed under government solutions, marketing except as noted)

• Communications Specialist
• Creative Manager
• Marketing/Media Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist (listed under government solutions)

Progressive grasstops advocacy organization group Voices for Progress has apparently already received a lot of applications for their Policy & Legislative Associate post.

George Washington University

• Assistant Director, Annual Giving
• Associate Director, Digital Marketing Strategy

Burness Communications – Junior Graphic Designer – proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is requirement #1

Environmental & Energy Study Institute – Policy Associate, Energy & Climate Program – scroll down for Fall 2012 Intern opportunities in communications, development & policy

Trout Unlimited – Colorado River Organizer – Western Colorado location

AARP (scroll to find or use job #)

• Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Consumer & State Affairs (503753)
• Communications & Branding Manager (503804) for the Life Reimagined project – we see more available supporting that apparently nascent initiative

Weber Shandwick – Vice President, CSR & Environmental Sustainability – ideal candidates will have experience developing and implementing programs to communicate how companies are creating business and social value, driving innovation and impact through environmental sustainability strategies, and working with nonprofits on public education campaigns on environmental issues.

Atlantic Council

• Associate Director, Events
• Associate Director, Outreach & Public Programs
• Senior Fellow, Politics with the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East
• C. Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Finance & Growth

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehab – Communications Specialist – Richmond, Va. 

Search public relations category for Bentonville, AR-located positions with Walmart:

• Senior Manager, Sustainability (two positions available)
• Senior Manager, National Media Relations/Women’s Empowerment
• Senior Manager, Business Initiatives – drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects for public affairs and government relations, including management of lobbyist and media consultants, polling and public affairs firms, trade and business associations