Find a Way, Or Make One.

We'll start your (or at least our) cheerful Friday with shout-out for the Idealist Grad Fair – Sept. 28, 5-8 pm – at the DC Convention Center – meet with representatives from nearly 250 public affairs/administration and other grad school programs – also coming to – Boston (9/19) – Baltimore (9/27) – Philadelphia (10/1) – more locations listed here.

The University of Maryland seeks Communications Specialist for editorial/management duties for UMD Right Now web outlet – strong copyediting & social media skill-set desired – $38k-$47k – apply by Oct. 1

Your experience (at least four years worth) as an executive or administrative assistant supporting lobbyists, legislators, or policy makers sought for Executive Assistant to VP Federal Affairs post at un-named multinational company – to $60k – search managed by TRAK Services.

American University

• Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications, School of Business – $65k-$75k
• Video Editor
• Program Assistant, Washington Mentorship Program – mid $30k

The Holton Arms School (motto: I shall find a way or make one) seeks Director of Annual Giving (scroll down) with a similarly tenacious fundraising mindset, we assume.

DDC Advocacy – Senior Interactive Strategist – seeking CVs that show 7+ years of strategic experience in the interactive space, with a focus on political online marketing and advertising, search marketing, usability and analytics

Pinkston Group – Account Coordinator – entry-level position with salary in the 30k range, DOE.

Latest with the Children’s National Medical Center

• Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
• Assistant Director, Major Gifts
• Assistant Director, Stewardship

 This appears to be new since we last visited with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Deputy Director, Issue Advocacy (search DC location or req ID 3520BR) – specifically seeking candidates with knowledge of domestic policy issues including K-12 education, higher education, federal fiscal policy, & work force development.

Conservation International – Executive Assistant for the Center for Environmental Leadership in Business unit

Feeding America – Chicago, IL

• President & CEO – min. of 15 years of leadership experience at the executive level of a large, complex, geographically dispersed organization required.
• Senior Writer & Communications Specialist – familiarity with nonprofit fundraising communication and online writing preferred.

History Associates – Intern – $10/hr – research duties predominant – Rockville, MD

Lockheed-Martin – Senior Manager, Promotion/Advertising Analysis – specialized knowledge of health industry & government regulatory communications, media placement/outreach sought.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Admin Assistant, Health Group
• Associate, Cultural Data Project – Philadelphia, PA
• Senior Officer, International Policy – London, UK

The American Lung Association is seeking a Manager, Cleaner Vehicles & Fuels Campaign to implement education and outreach advocacy strategy to support the adoption of cleaner vehicle and fuel regulations; experience with Clean Air Act, especially relating to vehicle and fuels issues preferred.

Recently updated listings from Bloomberg/Bureau of National Affairs

• Research Analyst/Writer – knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety Issues desired
• Reporter
• Legal Index Editor
• more editor/reporter posts available

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service – Director for Advocacy – at least five years of policy or advocacy work required, along with expertise in immigration and refugee policy

Recently-posted opportunities with the American Diabetes Association – search here for more

• Manager, Online Fundraising & Engagement – New York
• Executive Director for New York City area
• Manager, Fundraising & Special Events – Madison, WI
• Manager, Fundraising & Special Events – Brookfield, WI
• event/fundraising/outreach Intern opportunities: Miami, FL – Birmingham, AL – San Antonio, TX – Columbia, SC – New York

New since we last checked in with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: this Senior Director, Alliance Development post, responsible for developing and managing at the state level with organizations that align with PhRMA’s issues and priorities.

William J. Clinton Foundation – New York

• Research Assistant/Communications Associate
• Web Producer – strong technical skill-set required

The National Association of Enrolled Agents, representing the only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and can legally stand between you and the IRS, is in search mode for Government Affairs Associate w/ at least two years relevant experience.

Clear your calendars for Saturday, October 13 for the beer enthusiast event of the year: Snallygaster DC debuts, brought to you by our friends from the Churchkey – Rustico – NRG empire.  Proceeds support the great work of the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture.