Friday, June 29, 2012

How's Your Russian?

Fires – and fireworks – in Colorado, surprising Supreme Courts rulings, crisp-to-scorching local temperatures, the rare trick of getting hired and honored on the same day ... well, it's been a [we're not sure what to say] of a week.  We hope it finishes well for you, and us ... and the Nats, too.

The Seattle-based International Association for the Study of Pain is relocating to DC by the end of 2012, and they’re already looking for local staff to work from home/Starbucks/whatever until the 15th & H space is ready – Web & Social Media Manager (apply by July 9) and Meeting Manager currently sought.

Fresh searches for a leading strategic communications/PR firm managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources:
American UniversityWeb Content Coordinator, Housing & Dining Programs – $17-$19/hr – familiarity with Microsoft Access & PowerPoint, along with Dreamweaver/HTML) skills, is preferred – apply by July 13

Brookings Institution
How’s your Russian?  If it’s отличный или выдающимся или, по крайней мере очень хорошо* – you might want to consider this Media/Communications Associate post with the U.S.-Russia Business Council – apply by July 13.  Scroll down for Intern info.
Pew Charitable Trusts
University of VirginiaGraphic Designer, School of Architecture – $33k-$40k – Charlottesville, Va.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (scroll down to find posts)
ZERO: the End of Prostate Cancer seeks Government Relations & Advocacy Manager for legislative tracking, lobbying, and other public policy-related duties – low $30k

Pong Research, proud innovators of reception-improving and radiation-shielding smartphone/iPad cases, seeks Director of Public Relations and Graphic/Web Designer hires for the Leesburg-based team.  We’ll bet you get all the iPhone cases you can use (or even gift) as part of the bargain.

CACIPublic Relations Specialist – for military/defense client – secret-level clearance and computer science, IT, engineering or other technology-related  background required – Ft. Belvoir location

The Prevent Cancer Foundation helps to fund cancer research, which seems like a pretty good idea to us.  Scroll down for Communications Associate post; Graphic Design Communications Associate opportunity also available.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as noted
Herndon-based mystery employer seeks Manager, Online Advertising on contract-to-hire basis – $90k pay grade potential – minimum of 4 years managing banner and or paid search advertising in an e-commerce or agency environment required – search managed by Thinkinghire

Laid-back and low-key North Old Town Alexandria could be your workday location as Web Content Manager for the Health Industry Distributors Association.  We see happy hours at T.J. Stone’s in your future.

Alzheimer’s Association
We wish we had found this Web Project Administrator post in the Annapolis, MD offices of BOAT US a little earlier for you.  We also wish we knew someone with a boat, ourselves.

Best wishes for a climate-controlled and low-stress weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

* Google translate for “excellent or outstanding or at least pretty good”

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Elkridge? Well, why the hell not?

Today brings not one but two distinct opportunities (see 30 & 39) in presumably lovely Elkridge, MD, hard on the banks of the Patapsco River, convenient to BWI Airport, not far from one of our favorite purveyors of generously-sized crabcakes, and home to a Yelp-loved taqueria.  And, for those of you who have been clamoring for more opportunities in the Maryland exurbs (which, in truth, has been no one seems to be just this nice person), today's catch also includes a couple posts in Frederick & Columbia.

1) American College of Cardiology Senior Media Relations Specialist

2) American Public Health AssociationPublic Affairs Coordinator – $40k-$41k – apply by July 3

3) American Water Works AssociationGovernment Relations Specialist – mid to high $40k – apply by July 2

4) Arlington County Public SchoolsDirector of Communications (search under admin positions) – $83k-$124k – apply by July 27

5) Association of Small FoundationsReceptionist (pdf) – part-time – apply by July 20

6-7) Burson-Marsteller
8) CIVIC: Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict – Fall 2012 Intern info to be available

9-10) Council on Foreign Relations
11) Council on FoundationsAssistant to the President & CEO

12) Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement Legislative Specialist – $51k-$97k – job ID: BSEE-EW-12-MM673950 – apply by July 6

13) Downtown Frederick PartnershipPromotion & Social Media Manager (scroll down to middle of page, look for job opening) – Frederick, MD – apply by July 18

14-15) Enterprise Community Partners – Columbia, MD – (search all, scroll to find)
16) Environmental Defense Fund Major Gifts Officer – New York

17) The Fund for American StudiesCoordinator of Individual Giving

18-21) Georgetown University
22-25) Humane Society
26) Financial association of the unknown varietyStaff Assistant – mid to high $40k – search managed by City Staff

27) Laureate EducationExecutive Director, External Relations – legislative/regulatory focus – Baltimore, MD

29) Library of Congress Public Affairs Coordinator – $51-$67k –  two positions available – job ID: 120086 – apply by July 9

30) Maryland Hospital AssociationDirector, Governmental Policy & Advocacy (pdf) – Elkridge, MD

31) Mercatus Institute at GMU Media Relations Manager – search managed by Talent Market

32) Mystery employerLegislative Analyst – search managed by the Ford Agency

33) National Association for Homecare & HospiceDirector of Policy – focus on Medicaid-related issues

34) National Federation of Independent BusinessManager, Legislative Affairs – Senate focus

35-38) Nature Conservancy (scroll for find or use job #)
39) Planet AidPublic Relations Manager – Elkridge, MD

40) Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) – Staff Assistant/Logistics Coordinator – Baltimore, MD

41) United to End Genocide
42) USA TodaySenior Graphic Designer

43) Virginia Bankers AssociationGovernment Relations Manager – Glen Allen, Va.

44) Women’s Campaign FundVice President of Development

45) Woodward CommunicationsCommunications Specialist

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

At a Loss for a Clever Title, Yet Again

The Grassroots Business Fund helps develop sustainable economic opportunities to millions of people at the base of the economic pyramid around the world – your place in this constellation would be Operations Assistant, providing a range of reception, admin & communications/web-related services to the organization – apply by July 21

Multiple opportunities in communications/ media relations, proposal management/ proofreading/ production,  and web design/ development available with Del Ray-based communications & marketing firm Reingold.

United Nations Foundation
Peace CorpsWriter/Editor – $81k-$119k – job ID: DPC12-A0144-CC – duties include oversight of Peace Corps Times newsletter – apply by July 6

Mathematica Policy Research seeks Multimedia/Visual Communications Specialist  (scroll to find or use req # 12130014) with 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an online publishing environment and/or website/graphic design experience, including facility with Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Soundbooth, HTML, Javascript and Flash.

Capitol Hill:
The Naval Historical Foundation seeks Director of Development who can combine 3-5 years relevant fundraising experience with a working knowledge of the U.S. Navy’s organization, history, culture and values – Navy Yard location – apply by July 15

Northwest Federal Credit UnionSenior Marketing Specialist – emphasis on marketing-related events & community relations – Hendon, Va. location

Opportunities with open internet advocate Public Knowledge
World Wildlife Fund
Free Press advocates for universal and affordable Internet access, diverse media ownership, vibrant public media and quality journalism – Chief Development Officer

The British Council seeks Major Gift Fundraiser (contract basis, location flexible) to increase funding for Project Badiliko, a global partnership with Microsoft to increase access and effective use of IT in schools in Sub-Sahara Africa.

We would guess you get a stylish office (or at least a smart, cheerful cubicle space) as Director of Communications for the American Society of Interior Designers

And speaking of potentially excellent profession-based perks and benefits: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of AmericaVice President of Communications & Public Affairs

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Gorgeous in DC

Just-the-jobs on this gorgeous-in-DC Tuesday, folks.  Hope the day finds you on a pleasant path.

1-2) Altarum Institute/Palladian Partners
3) America Abroad MediaDirector of Photography – temporary through early Fall – DC or New York

4) American Academy of OphthalmologyState Government Affairs Coordinator

5) American Health Assistance AssociationCommunications & Marketing Assistant – Clarksburg, MD

6-7) American Institute of Architects
8) Anne Arundel Health SystemCommunications Specialist – Annapolis, MD

9) Anthony Flaccavento for CongressCommunications Director – Democratic candidate in 9th District/Southwest Va.

10) BayerManager, Government Relations (search DC location)

11-15) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (search DC location or use req #)
16) British EmbassyMarshall Scholarship Assistant – temporary/part-time – $21/hr – apply by July 27

17-19) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD
20-25) Cato Institute
26) CNNInternships, Fall 2012 (search DC location)

27) Comcast Senior Director, Public Policy

28-30) Cultural Tourism DC
31) Dept. of the InteriorLegislative Specialist – $83k-$136k – job ID: BSEE-EW-12-MM673981 – apply by July 6

32-33) Epilepsy Foundation
34) Freedom HouseProposals Intern

35) Howard County Economic Development AuthorityCommunications Manager – Columbia, MD

36) Human Rights CampaignEvents Manager

37) Mothers Against Drunk DrivingCommunications Manager

38) Mystery employer Media Manager – 6 month term

39) National Association of RealtorsSenior Web Producer/Project Manager

40-41) National Health Law Progam
42) Peer Health ExchangeExecutive Director – search managed by Koya Partners

43) Professional  organization for women of colorPR/Social Media Intern – available immediately

44-45) Rational 360 PR
46-50) Sierra Club
51) Smithsonian InstitutionDirector, Campaign Volunteer Management (pdf) – apply by July 20
52) Unknown member of Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsCommunications Aide

53) U.S. Chamber of CommerceManager, Media Relations

54) U.S. Soccer FederationIntern, Communications

55) Washington Hospital CenterDirector of Media Relations

Monday, June 25, 2012

From Proofreading in Virginia Beach to Living Large in Brussels

We're back to what we hope to be normal-esque operations for a while – scroll back or go here for a good-sized Saturday supplement.

Lots of really great direct-to-us submissions in today's run – but first, check out previously-noted opportunities closing this week:

American Foreign Service AssociationAdvocacy DirectorJune 25

National Indian Gaming CommissionDirector of Public Affairs – $123k-$155k – job ID: NIGC-NB-12-MM636760 – June 25

Securities & Exchange CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $110k-$173k – job ID: 12-674851-DE-JF – June 25

Chesapeake Bay FoundationPublic Grants Officer (scroll down) – Annapolis, MD – June 26

International Monetary FundEconomist (scroll to find or use job #1200476) supporting donor relations/fundraising activities – June 27

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
Community Foundation of the National Capital RegionDirector, Communications & MarketingJune 29 

Destination DC –  E-marketing Specialist – $40k-$46k – June 29 [edit - looks like the deadline for this post has actually passed - other sales/marketing jobs remain available w/ June 27 & 29 deadlines, however]

Jane Goodall InstituteDevelopment AssociateJune 29

League of Conservation VotersCommunications Associate – temporary, to Dec 1, 2012 – June 29

National Association of Housing & Redevelopment ProfessionalsLegislative Liaison/Advocacy CoordinatorJune 29

American Parents Association – Director, Social Media & Community Building (scroll down) – part-time/contractor status – June 30

Campaign for Tobacco Free KidsPolicy Director, China (pdf)  – fluency in Mandarin required – Beijing – June 30 

Washington National CathedralMajor Gifts OfficerJune 30

Wyss FoundationGrants ManagerJune 30

CHFAProgram OfficerJuly 1

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PATH is recruiting a Senior Policy Communications Associate to serve as the media relations and digital engagement focal point within the Advocacy and Public Policy department.  Ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism, communications, or related field, plus a minimum of five years of experience contributing to in-house or agency-based communications; background in global health preferred.

Senior Democratic Member of Congress
seeks a social media-savvy Assistant Communications Director – responsibilities include: writing and editing speeches, press releases, advisories, newsletters and opinion pieces; planning media events and advancing/staffing Member as needed; leading the strategic development and management of online & social media channels.

The Ethics and Public Policy Center seeks Communications Director to lead communications activities for their American Religious Freedom Program – ideal candidates will have a master’s or professional degree and 5-8 years of high-level communications experience and a track record demonstrating sound political judgement.

Bipartisan Policy CenterSpecial Events Manager – seeking candidates with four to five years of relevant experience in event/meeting planning and strong organizational/interpersonal skills to organize and execute a variety of high profile BPC events.  We have it on good authority that the Senior Energy Analyst posts shown are also still available as of now.

Environmental Advocates of New York
seek excellent story-teller & problem-solver for Communications Director post in support of their mission to protect air, land, water, and wildlife and the health of Empire State folk – Albany, NY

The Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting seeks Digital Outreach Specialist with experience managing online communities and digital communications, social media expertise and interest/background related to journalism and/or international issues.

BITS – the technology policy division of the Financial Services Roundtable – seeks Project Administrator of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs (pdf) for range of duties largely related to legislative/regulatory research & reporting.

We think this Marketing Strategist post with the Peace Corps would be a great, high-profile challenge for someone with a top-notch marketing skill set – $100k-$147k – job ID: DPC12-A0140-CC – apply by July 5

We have it on good authority that this Communications Intern opportunity with the Arlington County Dept. of Environmental Services is still available for current full-time undergrad or graduate students; previous experience with web content management systems preferred.

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, supporting the continued growth of the profession of sign language interpreting, seeks experienced Executive Director with background that includes work with a certification/credentialing program – proficiency in American Sign Language is strongly preferred

GoodWeave USA is a nonprofit organization working to end child labor in the rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in weaving communities – Director of Marketing & Communications – seeking resumes from individuals with 7+ years of progressive responsibility in communications and marketing, preferably in a socially responsible business environment.  Internships also noted. 

Byte BackCommunications Associate –$30k-$38k –  this group provides computer literacy and employment readiness skills to underserved DC communities – finalist for Washington Post 2012 Excellence in Nonprofit Management Award – apply by June 29

George Washington University
National Parks & Recreation AssociationMarketing & Communications Specialist – $40k-$42k – Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred, along with familiarity with HTML/content management systems

Proofreadin’ in Virginia Beach – that’s your life as Proofreader for Amerigroup.

Speaking of Va. Beach … we also see a fresh Communications Manager post available with the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau – $51k-$62k

We like DynCorp International because it sounds like the name of one of those secretive and/or menacing firms that is at the heart of the conspiracy driving the action/thriller du jour – although you should probably keep that sentiment to yourself during the application process for Senior Manager, Media Communication (search communications category or use job # 1202534)

Longwood University – Farmville, Va.
Raytheon
University of VirginiaAssistant to the President of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities – $42k-$50k – Charlottesville, Va.

National ArchivesSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: JD680102DGA – apply by June 29

Koch Industries
American Dental AssociationManager, International Business & Communications (scroll to find or use job #  6365) – fluency in a second language preferable – Chicago, IL

We see moules frites and fine tripels  in your future as Brussels-based Senior Manager/French Government Liaison for Conservation International – but only if you’re already an EU national or have a valid work permit for Belgium.  Alternately, we envision Chick-fil-A and little in the way of frequent flyer miles for you as the Crystal City-domiciled Vice President, Public Funding.

SEIUMedia Relations Specialist – 1 to 2 years of work in media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications and knowledge of union organizing and other associated campaign environments required.

Media Matters

Mystery employerCommunications Associate – temporary/part-time ($15-$18/hr) to permanent ($40k) - search managed by Careers in Nonprofits.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Weekender

We're back – sooner than expected – from our brief power-supply-issues-caused hiatus.  See you again Monday.

1-3) ACLU
4-6) American Institutes for Research
7-9) American University
10) Brookings InstitutionResearch Assistant, Project on U.S. Relations w/ the Islamic World

11-21) Capitol Hill
22-25) Consumer Electronics Association
26-27) Education Development Center
28-29) Environmental Defense Fund
30) Federal Reserve BoardPublic Affairs Intern

31) Georgetown UniversityAdmin Officer, Health Disparities & Community Outreach – $36k-$51k

32) Green Seal Environmental Marketing Intern – Fall, 2012

33-34) International Monetary Fund – scroll to find or use job #
  • Economist (1200476) supporting donor relations/fundraising activities – apply by June 27
  • Staff Assistant (1200092) – apply by July 31
35) Liquidity Services, Inc.Marketing Associate

36) LM&O AdvertisingSocial Media Coordinator

37) National League of CitiesSenior Associate, Communications

38) National Peace Corps AssociationInternships

39) National Republican Senatorial CommitteeInterns, Fall 2012

40-42) Nature Conservancy (use job # or scroll to find)
43) People for the American WayInternships

44-50) Pew Charitable Trusts
51-54) Save the Children

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Public Relations Jobs 10

NOTE: we're having computer power supply problems, so we will almost certainly be out of pocket for a couple of days.  See you again soon, we hope.

FRIDAY UPDATE: We'll be back to normal-ish operations on Monday (or maybe even this weekend).

300 BrandMarket Research Associate

Adfero Group
Advice Unlimited (scroll down) – Olney, MD
Alison + Partners
BCFSenior Account Exec, Digital Marketing – Virginia Beach, Va. – scroll all the way down here for digital, interactive & media buyer posts

Blue State Digital
Borenstein Groupgeneral submission info

Brodeur PartnersAccount Director – Boston, MA

Brotman Winter FriedInternships

Burness CommunicationsJunior Graphic Designer

Burson Marsteller
Crosby MarketingSearch Marketing Manager – Annapolis, MD

CRT/tanaka
DPR Group
Edelman PR
Equals Three Communications – scroll down for multiple account-related positions at varying levels as well as Art Director

Fenton Communications
Fleishman-Hillard
FTI Consulting – New York
Gibraltar & Associates
Glover Park Group
Golin Harris
Hager-Sharp seeks a certified (RD, RN, CDE, MPH, CHES, etc.) health professional—preferably with communications experience—to support a national public health campaign on diabetes as a subject matter expert.  Internships available, Fall 2012 – $10/hr

Hill + Knowltonassorted opportunities in major cities

Hillmer Inc. – Fredericksburg, VA
IMRE – Baltimore, MD
JANSON Communications – Manassas, Va. (although some of these posts may be at client location)
Jones Public AffairsAccount Director, Healthcare

Ketchum
Links Media
Live Wire Media RelationsSenior Account Manager 

Levick Strategic Communications

Lipman Hearne
Maroon PRIntern, Fall 2012 – Columbia, MD

McKinney & AssociatesAccount Associate

M+R Strategic Services
MS&L Group (search DC location or use job #)
MWW Groupopportunities available in New York, NJ, Dallas & Chicago

New Media StrategiesCommunity Managers – DC and Los Angeles

NPJ Advertising & PRPR Coordinator and other ad account, copywriting & graphics posts available

Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID)
Outreach Process PartnersOutreach Manager – Annapolis, MD

The Pinkston Group
Political MediaIntern (scroll down)

Porter Novelli
ProActive CommunicationsInternships

ProfilesInternships – Baltimore, MD

Qorvis
The Rendon Group
RepEquity
RH Strategicgeneral submission info

Rock Creek Strategic MarketingGraphic Designer

Ruder Finn – Vice President, Technology & Innovations – New York

Sage Communications
SevenTwenty StrategiesAccount Director

Spectrum CommunicationsInterns, Fall 2012 – apply by July 1

Strauss Radio Strategies
SunStarSenior Account Exec

Susan Davis InternationalInternships, Fall 2012 – apply by July 1

The Tempus Group
TMN Corp.
Van Eperan & Companygeneral submission info

Vanguard Communications
Account Supervisor

Vitamin PR – Baltimore, MD
Waggener-Edstrom
Warchawski – Baltimore, MD
Widmeyer CommunicationsSenior Account Exec, Prek-12 Education Team 

Xenophon StrategiesInterns

zcomm
Zeno Grouppositions available in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles & Silicon Valley – Fall 2012 Internships also available in those cities & DC

Monday, June 18, 2012

Today's Advice: Be Smart

Tuesday Update – no new post today; we're still working on a large-sized PR jobs special edition, to be published on Wednesday.  See you then.

Monday's edition features several science, medical-sector and other filled-with-sharp-people organizations seeking CVs from genuinely intelligent life forms – like you, we hope.

You scroll back or go here for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The National Academies, research leaders in science, medicine & engineering, seeks presumably big-brained (as in ability to solve problems of appreciable variety and complexity) Communications/ Media Relations Specialist – experience with InDesign a must.

The National Science Teachers Association seeks Executive Director with knowledge of the profession, management & leadership attributes, strong communications skills, and demonstrated fundraising ability.

New at FHI 360 since our early May humanitarian/relief jobs special:
Society for NeuroscienceSenior Director, Communications & Public Affairs – seeking candidates with at least 12–15 years of non-profit management experience and familiarity with science funding and advocacy, particularly on Capitol Hill – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

Ducks Unlimited
Dept. of Health & Human ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $62k-$97k – job ID: HHS-OS-DE-12-679824 – apply by June 20 

Association of American Medical Colleges
League of Conservation VotersCommunications Associate – focus on 2012 political campaigns – temporary, to Dec 1, 2012 – apply by June 29

American Association for the Advancement of Science

National Propane Gas AssociationDirector of Communications & Media Relations – minimum of four years experience in media relations required; experience as a congressional press secretary highly desirable

George Washington University

URS Corp.
  • Public Affairs Outreach Specialist – background in public affairs, event coordination, meeting facilitation, or related communications field and a broad understanding of community outreach in the environmental industry and the public sector is required.
  • Communications Analyst – seeking candidates with at least two years experience as communications specialist (public affairs/relations work for governmental or non-profit organizations, Congressional offices, or analytical work in other environment)
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
Global IT and business process services giant CGI seeks Corporate Communications Manager and Senior Graphic Designer hires to join the team in Fairfax.

Apply by July 16 for the Ocean Leadership’s Fall Policy internship  – $1,500/mo stipend.

Drug Policy Alliance
American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page
Georgetown University HospitalDevelopment Coordinator – seeking candidates with at least four years experience in an office environment, preferably in a fundraising, public relations, marketing or related function; accounting experience strongly preferred.

The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks a Head of Outreach to develop and manage strategies to communicate IFPRI’s research and activities to external audiences via media, social media, web, video, and seminars/events.   Multiple research, program & admin positions also available.

American Geophysical UnionPublic Information Specialist, Social Media/Awards

Smithsonian InstitutionDirector, Office of International Relations – $119k-$165k – job ID: EX-12-17 – apply by July 5

MillerCoorsDirector, Regional State Government Affairs (search government affairs function or req ID 2960BR) – Roseville, CA

Public Health FoundationMarketing & Communications Interns

The Society for Human Resource Development seeks Director, Development to lead the full range of fund development processes for the Annual Campaign with an annual goal of $1,000,000 – 7-10 years of successful non-profit fundraising experience required.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

28 for Next Week

Here's an early look at 28 previously noted opportunities closing next week.

College of William & MaryAssociate Director, Strategic Communications & Outreach – Williamsburg, Va. – June 18

National Park ServicePublic Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: WO-DCBH-12-667225-DE – June 18

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
British Embassy
Open Society Institute/Foundations
Greenpeace:
Destination DCConference Sales Manager – $45k-$55k – June 19 

United States Sentencing CommissionDirector, Legislative & Public Affairs – $169k-$173k – June 20

Office of National Drug Control PolicyProgram Support Specialist – $51k-$81k – job ID: ONDCP-12-03-LJ-DE – June 21

Allegiance StrategiesSenior Government Relations ProfessionalJune 22

BoeingPAC ManagerJune 22

Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementLegislative Support Specialist – $42k-$67k – job ID: BOEM-EW-12-MM677809 – June 22 

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (scroll down)
Child and Family Network CentersDirector of DevelopmentJune 22

City of Manassas, Va.Communications Coordinator – $56k-$92k – June 22

Family Equality CouncilState Legislative Counsel/State Legislative ManagerJune 22

Friday, June 15, 2012

A Monkey as Nephew Sounds Fun, Dangerous

 Friday's here and we're feeling pretty cheerful.  Hope the same applies to you, as well.

Personalized medicine uses new methods of molecular analysis to better manage a patient’s disease or predisposition to disease – and it’s the interesting subject you’ll be flacking as Director of Marketing & Communications for the Personalized Medicine Coalition.  Advanced degree, and 5-7 years relevant experience sought.

Child and Family Network Centers seeks Director of Development [note: link now fixed] to drive fundraising and grant-securing efforts for this locally-focused group working to support children and families at serious risk of school failure.  Capital campaign experience a plus, familiarity w/ Raisers Edge software a must – apply by June 22.

Freddie Mac
The Utilities Telecom Council – self assessed as a highly respected, storied organization and as a vibrant and growing global trade association (and who are we to say otherwise?) – seeks a commensurately dynamic and innovative Director, Marketing and Communications.

The Women’s Collective works helps support women, girls and their families living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS, reducing barriers to care and strengthening their network of support and services.  They seek a Policy & Advocacy Manager to shape and strengthen the agency’s advocacy platform and expand agency presence in national women’s coalitions and build alliances beyond the field of HIV.

These appear to be the latest opportunities with Defenders of Wildlife – at least compared our most recent and second most recent visits
National Public Radio seeks DC-based Chief Marketing Officer with a minimum of 10-15 years experience in branding, communications and/or marketing, preferably within a major entertainment, news or new media/internet or major consumer brand.  Also looking for a Reporter/Correspondent to join the Planet Money team in New York.

This is as close as you’ll ever get to fulfilling the prediction “Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle” – Jane Goodall InstituteDevelopment Associate – apply by June 29

Latest opportunities with the German Marshall Fund:
Sure, there’s probably a lot of actual work involved, but Assistant to the Social Secretary with our pals at the British Embassy just sounds pretty sweet to us – $33k – apply by July 2.  Available further South: Executive Assistant to the Regional Director – $37k – Miami, FL – apply by June 22

Fresh opportunities via Talent Market:
Old Town located PR firm BRG Communications seeks Account Manager for work focused on safety, health & wellness space.

Edelman PR
Bloomberg seeks Committee Tracking Specialist to monitor developments in U.S. House and Senate committee markups and provide timely updates/context on amendment texts and vote results. 

Pew Charitable Trusts
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
The Wyss Foundation seeks an organized, energetic Grants Manager to support their efforts to protect, preserve, and restore the public lands, waters, and open spaces of the American West – apply by June 30

The National Guard Youth Foundation has put more than 100,000 at-risk kids through their Youth ChalleNGe program – and has steered a great majority of them back into school and/or military service.  Help support these efforts as their Director of Development (pdf) – search managed by Freeman Philanthropic Services.

Amnesty InternationalAssociate, Foundation Relations – New York

General ElectricDigital & Social Communications Leader, GE Energy – Billerica, MA

Latest with Greenpeace:
American Association for Teacher EducationPrograms & Development Manager – broad range of duties include web content management and support of development/fundraising work

Institute for International Finance (scroll down)
New since we last checked in with the American College of Radiology:
If this kind of thing continues, it’s certainly going to be the best Summer to be involved in Baltimore sports writing since 1997 – so maybe your timing is perfect for this Assistant Editor post with PressBox – part-time.

Best wishes for a great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.