Monday, November 26, 2012

Expectations Are High

Welcome back to the job-seek week, where we find exacting employers, jobs that sound cool to us, and a chance to name-check the 1985 Yugo GV.  Scroll back to Sunday or click here for previously-noted opportunities closing this week.

National Governors AssociationPolicy Analyst, Health Division – ideal candidate will be familiar with state policy & the role governors play in advancing a health policy agenda.

Graduate or advanced undergraduate students with coursework in econometrics & statistics are encouraged to check out this part-time Economics Analyst (scroll down) post with the Edison Electric Institute.

United Nations Foundation
We’re excited to see that the National Association of Automobile Dealers has traded in their old Yugo of a careers page for a model with that intoxicating (albeit somewhat toxic) new car smell – celebrate with us by applying for this Senior Specialist, Executive Speechwriting post.

National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenMarketing Director (pdf) – seeking candidates with significant experience in creating marketing, messaging, & brand-building; MBA a plus.

World Learning (search DC location)
American Meat InstituteSenior Director, Legislative Affairs – Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years legislative experience on Hill and/or direct lobbying, as well as knowledge of food & agriculture issues – search managed by Raffa

Education TrustCommunications Specialist – no slacking tolerated, as candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic, results-oriented environment in which expectations are high for both the quality and speed of work.

Previous experience with federal/postal community and/or retirement, pay benefits and aging policy is preferred for the next Legislative Director hire at the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association.
Nature Conservancy (search by job # or scroll to find)
American UniversityEvents Specialist, School of Public Affairs – $15-$19/hr

Agency for International Development Communications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-13-0037-ASH – apply by Dec. 13 

Pew Charitable Trusts
Airports Council InternationalDirector of Advocacy – 5+ years experience in advocacy role at trade association, federal or state legislature, government relations, and/or campaign work required

National Education AssociationAssociate Director of Media Strategy – previous Capitol Hill, campaign, labor or public relations agency or journalism experience a plus.

George Washington University
American Association for the Advancement of ScienceNew Media & Public Relations Assistant – demonstrated experience and high skill level in efficiently, accurately posting text- and multimedia-based content to web and social media platforms required.

From the sounds-cool-to-us department: Kimpton HotelsRestaurant Public Relations Coordinator – part-time – looks like you’ll located at their sleek Urbana outpost
 
U.S. Chamber of CommerceScheduler & Admin Assistant – temp-to-hire opportunity

1 comment:

  1. I wanted to thank you for your post on October 15 where you added the Omidyar Network at the bottom as a resource. I recently obtained a job in DC from clicking on this link. I visited your site everyday. Thank you!

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