Monday, December 31, 2012

A last, late set from 2012

Here's a late New Year's Eve afternoon set of finds to hold you over until we return on Jan. 2.  And, of course, don't forget yesterday's surprisingly robust run of previously noted finds closing this week.

1-3) American Heart Association
4) Aristotle – Account Manager and Account Manager, Grassroots

5-6) Brookings Institution
7-8) Careers in Transition
9) Concord Coalition – Internship

10-11) Conservation International
12) Council for Exceptional Children – Director of Development (pdf)

13) CPTV/WNPR – E-Communications Specialist – Hartford, CT – apply by Jan. 11

14-15) Defenders of Wildlife
16) Greenberg Quinlan Rosner – Internships

17-19) Hanley Wood
20) International Arts & Artists – Gallery Assistant/Events Coordinator

21-22) National Association of County & City Health Officials
23) National Institutes of Health – Chief, Office of Communications & Media Relationships – $123k-$155k – note: position will be open Jan. 9-13.

24-25) PBS
26) Rebuilding Together – Communications Professionals (pdf) – two positions available

27) Research!America – Science Policy Fellow – PhD holders sought – apply by Jan. 10

28) Stratacomm – PR/Public Affairs Consultant

29) Target – Manager, Field Public Relations – Pasadena, CA

30) … and, finally, on a day where we’re still basking in the reflected glory of a lovely night at FedEx Field for the Redskins, let us not forget DC’s other 2012 division winners, your Washington Nationals, who have seats in the dugout reserved for hot-hitting & slick-fielding Marketing & Retail Assistant and Senior Editor hires.

So that's it for 2012.  Have a nice night, an easy & restorative Jan. 1, and a great 2013.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Plenty to Keep You Busy

Here's a healthy portion of previously-noted opportunities closing in the coming week to keep you occupied for a bit.  We should have some new listings for you on Monday. 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13-DEU-094-CEA – Dec. 31 

Congressional Budget Office – Assistant Analyst, Tax Analysis Division – $37k-$43k – job ID: 13-06 – Dec. 31

IMA World Health – Advocacy Officer – Dec. 31

International Finance Corp. – Communications Specialist – Dec. 31

Loudoun County – Public Affairs Manager – $51k-$80k – Leesburg, Va. – Dec. 31

Open Society Foundations – Program Coordinator, Latin American Program – fluency in Spanish required; Portuguese desirable – DC or New York-based – Dec. 31

Smithsonian Institution – Public Information Officer – fluency in Spanish required – $36/hr, no benefits – Dec. 31 

Stimson Center
British Embassy 
League of Conservation Voters
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job ID)
Greenpeace
American University – Assistant Director for Programs, School of International Service – low to mid $50k – Jan. 2

Boeing – Government & Industry Relations Consultant – Jan. 2

Catholic University – Annual Fund Coordinator, Law School (scroll down) – Jan. 2

Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$136k – job ID: PH-13-MAC-810798 – Jan. 3

World Bank – Communications Officer – Jan. 3

Consumer Federation of America – Communications & Outreach Associate – Jan. 4

National Defense University – Director of Communications – $123k-$145k – job ID: NDU-13-015-800567 – Jan. 4

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Assistant (pdf) – Jan. 4

College of William & Mary – Director of Volunteer Management/Engagement – Williamsburg, Va. – Jan. 6

Friday, December 28, 2012

We Finish with an Ear, Beer, and a Call for Beauty Junkies

1) AARP – Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Consumer & State Affairs (scroll to find or use advanced search and job # 503753)

2) Achieve – Content, Research & Development Intern

3) Airline Owners & Pilots Association – Events Coordinator – Frederick, MD

4) Alliance for Citizenship – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications

5) American College of Surgeons – Government Affairs Associate

6) American Institute of Architects – Manager, Federal & International Programs – international public policy/regulatory focus

7-9) American University
10) Consumer Federation of America – Communications & Outreach Associate supporting the America Saves campaign – apply by Jan. 4

11-12) Discovery Communications
13) Earth Rights International – Development Associate – apply by Jan. 7

14) Food & Water Watch – Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy Internships (scroll down) – Chicago, IL & Detroit, MI

15) George Washington University – Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Medical School

16) IBM – External Relations Intern – currently enrolled students only

17) Kellogg Company – Government Relations Associate (search DC location) – apply by Jan. 23

18) Organization for International Investment – Senior Manager, Government Affairs

19-20) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – searches managed by the HR Team
21) National Wild Turkey Association – Regional Director posts available in Louisiana, Mississippi & Oregon

22) Property Casualty Insurers Association of America – Federal Government Relations Coordinator

23-24) United Nations Foundation
25) University of Virginia – Freedom of Information Act Coordinator – $17-$20/hr – Charlottesville, Va.

26-28) USO of Metro Washington
29) Women in Government – Development Associate

30-31) World Bank
32) and, finally – The Metropolitan Washington Ear provides news and information services for blind, visually impaired and physically disabled people who cannot read ordinary print; current news can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week via radio broadcast/or dial-in telephone – we love the idea of print news read over the radio, and if you do, as well, maybe you would be well suited to their Development Officer post.

33) and finally, part 2 – we love the fine products of Downington, PA’s Victory Brewing Company, so please keep us in mind in case (as in, we'll take a case of Prima Pils or Hop Devil) you are tapped (ha!) as Communications Manager for that fine outfit.

34) and finally, part 3 – this morning, we happened to notice a call for beauty junkies to work at the new Blue Mercury store going in where the old camera shop was at the Chipolte-and-Starbucks-proximate intersection of King & St. Asaph Streets in Old Town, Alexandria.  So there's always that.

We hope you find the job or calling that you love in 2013, or at least something that keeps the cable bill paid.  Either way, best wishes for a fine final weekend of 2012 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

OK, We're Back

We're back with just-the-jobs programming today & Friday to jump-start your 2013 job-getting program  Yes, it's great to see you, too.  Christmas was lovely, thanks for asking; how about you?

Midday update: our sources tell us this closing today opportunity may be extended; get to it today if you can, and/or keep an eye on it going forward – Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Assistant/Speechwriter – $42k-$54k – job ID: OST.A-2013-0003 – apply today Dec. 27

1) American Bar Association – Marketing Assistant – $32k-$35k

2-4) Brookings Institution
5-6) Capitol Hill
7) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Interns, Summer 2013 – apply by Feb. 15

8) Comptroller of the Currency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $52k-$96k – job ID: DEU-TW-13-019 – apply by Jan. 7

9) Dickstein Shapiro LLP – Legislative Aide

10) Edelman PR – Admin Assistant

11) Export-Import Bank of the United States – Vice President, External Relations & Outreach – $123k-$155k – job ID: D008-13-COMM-810533 – apply by Jan. 9

12-13) Fenton Communications
  • Account Director – expertise in international development, global health and women’s issues sought – DC, New York or London
  • Internships
15-15) Georgetown University
16) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – Online Communications Specialist

17-18) Golin Harris
19-23) Greenpeace – we think a couple of these deadlines may have been recently extended
24) Independent Electrical Contractors – Director of Legislative & Government Affairs

25-26) Institute for Women's Policy Research
27) Institute of Food Technologies – Science & Policy Intern – also see main HR page here

28) National Association for College Admission Counseling – Data Management Specialist

29) National Association of Secondary School Principals – Manager, Government Relations – $45k-$50k

30-35) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
36) PATH – Multimedia Advocacy Coordinator

37-39) Penn Schoen Berland
40-42) Prison Fellowship – Landsdowne, Va
43) Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications – Vice President, Government Relations

44) Reingold – Web Content Writer – six month position; extension possible

45) Spectrum Communications – Interns, Summer 2013 – apply by Apr. 1

46) Spitfire Strategies – Digital/Social Media Intern (scroll down)

47) Stateside Associates – Legislative Associate

48) Ullico – Senior Public Relations/Media Relations Manager

49) Van Eperen & Co. – account positions at varying experience levels

50-51) WETA
52-54) Widmeyer Communications

Monday, December 24, 2012

Wrapping Up

Here's a few stocking-stuffers for you in the guise of previously noted opportunities closing this week.  We'll be back w/ new finds on the 26th or 27th.

National Capital Planning Commission – Webmaster/New Media Manager – $74k-$97k – job ID: 2012-DE02 – Dec. 24

National Park Service – Exhibits/Restoration Specialist at the lovely Point Reyes National Seashore – two vacancies – $56k – job ID: PORE-13-802169-DEU-AMC – alternate listing here – Dec. 24

World Bank – Program Assistant – French language skills an advantage – Dec. 25 

Greenpeace
Virginia Tech – Senior Director of Development, Center for the Arts – Blacksburg, Va. – search managed by Cavan Executive Search  – search the main Commonwealth of Virginia jobs website (use position # 113231) to see Dec. 26 deadline 

DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Mission Support Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: CIS-PJN-809484-OIT – Dec. 27

FEMA – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: MG-2012-T0039-BLG-806851D – Dec. 27 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: DS-2013-0088 – Dec. 28

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago – Director of Communications – Chicago, IL – Dec. 28

Merry Christmas from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource

Friday, December 21, 2012

.... and we feel fine

We woke up this morning with this thought in our heads: forget end-of-the-world silliness and fiscal cliff diversions, and concentrate instead on this lovely fact: right about that time the North Pole was at its maximum tilt away from the Sun for the year  (6:12 a.m.) – and we Northern Hemisphere-dwelling folks will now start to see daylight times lengthen a tiny bit each day until late June. 

And right then, we knocked our lamp over, plunging us again into darkness.  We're not sure what the lesson is on that, but, hey, let's be careful out there.

The Eurasia Foundation has a new call for an experienced Executive Assistant to support President and board activities – Knowledge of NIS region and fluency in an NIS language are desirable, as is living experience abroad.

United Nations Foundation
American University
Pew Charitable Trusts
A mystery foundation that enjoys a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment has enlisted our friends at Staffing Advisors to identify Major Gift Officer candidates with experience cultivating five-, six-, and seven-figure relationships.

Use advanced search and job # 64204 or Livermore, CA location to start your journey west as Government Relations Officer at the Sandia National Laboratories.

Share Our Strength
Alzheimer’s Association – Manager of Regulatory Affairs

Out of our usual orbit, of course – but we can't resist these neat opportunities from the historic preservation sector:
Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$136k – job ID: PH-13-MAC-810798 – apply by Jan. 3

World Resources Institute
Arlington-based opportunities with the St. Jude’s Research & Children’s Hospital organization
Dept. of the Interior – Public Affairs Specialist supporting Indian Affairs agencies – $89k-$115k – job ID: DB-13-PQ793658 (DEU) – apply by Jan. 9

Lockheed-Martin – Senior Communications Manager (search req ID: 253114BR or public relations job class) – seeking a communications generalist with broad range of experience in a variety of communications disciplines and knowledge of defense industry

Cape Fox Corporation seeks Communications Manager to support their NAVAR affiliate’s DTRA Chemical and Biological Technologies Directorate contract, the less of what we hear about, the better – Manassas, VA

On that cheerful note, we leave you for your last-minute-shopping weekend; we'll probably list a presumably brief run of opportunities closing next week on Monday, and be back to regular operations later in the week.  And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas now.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Festivus !

Apply for an opportunity or two in today's just-the-jobs set; then reward yourself with some seasonal beers tonight in Alexandria, as noted below.

1-2) AARP (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
3-4) Accordia Global Health Foundation
5)  American Academy of Physician Assistants – Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications – search managed by DRI Consulting

6) American Dental Education Association – Media Associate

7) American Health Information Management Association – Senior Director, Development (scroll to find)

8) Americans for the Arts – Web & New Media Associate – apply by Jan. 8 (as noted here)

9) American Society of Military Comptrollers – Communications Manager

10-12) American Urological Association (scroll down)
13-14) Australian Embassy – Aussie or dual-citizens only
15) Bloomberg – Content Editor, Bloomberg Government – contract position

16) Brookings Institution – Intern, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and Web Design Intern

17) Center for Advanced Defense Studies – Policy Analyst, Indian Subcontinent – advanced proficiency/fluency in Hindi required; other relevant languages and dialects highly desirable – apply by Jan. 31

18-20) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
21) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Stewardship & Outreach – Annapolis, MD – apply by Jan. 18

22) FHI 360 – Intern, International Visitor Leadership Program

23)  Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda – Publications/Communications Manager

24-27) Georgetown University
28) Illinois Hospital Association – Director, Government Relations & Political Action/Development – Naperville & Springfield, IL work locations noted; maybe you’ll get to visit their DC outpost on occasion, as well

29) K&L Gates – Government Affairs Specialist

30) Ketchum – Account Coordinator

31) Medstar Georgetown University Hospital – Communications & Media Specialist

32) National Parks Conservation Association – Media Relations Intern

33-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
40) Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2013

41-42) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
43) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Director of Political Affairs

44) World Learning – Intern, HIV/AIDS Programs – apply by Dec. 29

Reward yourself for today's job-seeking efforts with a couple Christmas beers, plus glassware and other swag perfect for re-gifting, hosted by a guy with a Santa's helper mien about him at Festivus 2012 this evening at the Alexandria outpost of Rustico.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

So, what are you going to do w/ that advanced degree in genetics, anyways?


Robert M. Brandon & Associates, a small, progressive public affairs firm specializing in communications, public interest and grassroots advocacy, seeks Communications/Policy Project Manager with experience in project management, communications, policy analysis and issue campaigns.

Help the International Conservation Caucus Foundation in their mission to unite U.S. and foreign policymakers, the international business community, and civil society worldwide to work together on international conservation initiatives as Capitol Hill Outreach Fellow or Communications Intern during the winter/spring term.

Our friends at C-SPAN seek a Media Relations Coordinator/Specialist for six month term to help promote connect daily and feature C-SPAN programming and initiatives to media and reporters around the country – news junkies with passion for public affairs particularly sought.

Environmental industry associations NSWMA & WASTEC seek Social Media & Web Communications Manager to plan and implement an effective online and social media strategy – your broad web development & social media skill set should include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 

British Embassy
So, what to do with that hard-won advanced degree in human genetics or related field? How about a 16 month Genetics & Public Policy Fellowship (starting in September) under the auspices of the American Society of Human Genetics, et al? – $60k – applications open in February 2013.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois seeks hybrid-model Receptionist/Admin Assistant to support DC govt. affairs office with research, admin/support & phone-answering activities.

Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID)
PhRMA is looking to fill a prescription for a Director, Advocacy Communications/Federal Public Policy with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience that includes some work communicating on issues related to Medicare and Medicaid.

Food & Drug Administration – Speech Writer – $105k-$136k – job ID: HHS-FDA-DE-13-801057 – apply by Dec. 20

This Director, Public Policy & Engagement post at Adventist Hospital has been available since 11/01 (use advanced search and Support Center-Rockville location to confirm).

The Associated Press seeks a Reporter for a 14-week temporary position as part of a two-person team at its State House office in Annapolis, MD – starting in January, we’d guess – similar posts available in other state capitals nationwide.

GuideStar – PR Intern

Loudoun County – Public Affairs Manager – $51k-$80k – Leesburg, Va. – apply by 11:59 on Dec. 31, then pour yourself a glass of Veuve Clicquot to celebrate.

U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission – Policy Analyst for military, security, foreign affairs & energy Issues – $42k-$96k – Mandarin language skills required – job ID: 003-2012-PAMS – apply by Jan.11

Capitol Hill

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Special Edition: Government Affairs & Legislative Jobs

We're back with Tuesday specialty programming with a survey of jobs & internships in the government relations, legislative & advocacy space.

AIPAC – Assistant Director of Policy & Government Affairs

Audubon Society – Public Policy Intern, Spring 2013

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association
– Director, State Regulation & Legislation

Boeing – Government & Industry Relations Consultant – focus on information security issues – apply by Jan. 2

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
– Congressional Liaison Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13-DEU-094-CEA – apply by Dec. 31

BP – Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs

Chicago Mercantile Exchange
– Admin Assistant, Government Relations Office – DC-based

Comptroller of the Currency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $72k-$135k – job ID: DEU-TW-13-020 – apply by Jan. 7

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Congressional Outreach Coordinator – $53k-$123k – job ID: 13-CFPB-171P – apply today, Dec. 18

Crown Castle – Manager of Government Relations – Richmond, Va.

CTIA/The Wireless Association – Manager, State Government Affairs

FEMA – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: MG-2012-T0039-BLG-806851D – apply by Dec. 27

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society
IMA World Health – Advocacy Officer - apply by Dec. 31

International Campaign for Tibet – Associate for Government Relations & Advocacy

Major consumer products company – Senior Counsel, Government Affairs – search managed by Major, Lindsey & Africa

Millennium Challenge Corporation – Intern, Congressional & Public Affairs – apply by Dec. 21

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association – Legislative Staff Assistant

National Governors Association – Senior Legislative Associate – health & social services focus

National Industries for the Blind – Program Advocacy Specialist

National Restaurant Association (scroll down)
Nationwide Insurance – Legislative & Admin Assistant

Planned Parenthood
PPL Corp. – Intern/Cooperative Associate, Federal Government Relations – Summer 2013

Roche – Senior State Government Affairs Manager, Northwest – Oregon or Washington location – apply by Jan. 16

The Trevor Project – Government Affairs Counsel

Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Associate Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Virginia Association of Realtors – Vice President of Public Policy – Glen Allen, Va. – apply by Jan. 15

Virginia New Majority – Policy Associate – Richmond, Va.

Walmart – Intern, Government Affairs – Summer, 2013

Zurich Insurance Group – Vice President of Federal Affairs

Monday, December 17, 2012

Yes, We're Still at It This Week

We've got a big Monday set of new opportunities today, but we'll start by noting that HR managers around town are obviously starting to slide into pre-holiday, get-your-Christmas-shopping-done mode, as evidenced by this relatively short run of previously noted opportunities closing this week:

Saints Peter & Paul Parish – Director of Development – $70k-$80k – Easton, MD – Dec. 17

University of Massachusetts Amherst – Sustainability Communications & Marketing Manager – $40k-$45k – Amherst, MA – Dec. 17

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)
United Nations Foundation
Prince William County – Public Information/Design Specialist – $52k-$86k – Woodbridge, Va. – Dec. 20

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education – Communications & Community Outreach Manager – $88k-$123k – Dec. 21

Greenpeace – Senior Oceans Campaigner – DC or San Francisco, CA – Dec. 22
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Security and home automation specialist Alarm.com seeks Director of Communications with 7-10 years marketing & communications experience

The Entrepreneur’s Organization seeks 5-10 years-experienced Director of Communications – $55k-$65k

The Washington Center for Near East Policy seeks Operations Manager (scroll to bottom) with at least 8 years of relevant work experience and a proven record of managing organizational processes including relevant financial/accounting skill set.

Partnership for Food Safety Education seeks a Manager, Programs and Outreach to assist in the design and execution of impactful  programs and communications outreach strategies that directly advance the Partnership's main  areas of focus – 2+ years demonstrated experience in new and social media campaign and message development, as well as experience in program development and promotion, is required. 

League of Conservation Voters
We think Director of Communications and Deputy Director, South Asia Center are newly added availabilities at the Atlantic Council of the U.S. since just last week.

Scroll back to 12/04 or used advanced search job ID 210250 to find Editor/Project Manager post supporting the policy communications team at Freddie Mac; you’ll get less clarity on vintage/freshness of these positions found under marketing & communications on their Careers in Demand list:
National Apartment Association – Director, State & Local Government Affairs – 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in state and local government affairs, including research, analysis and advocacy, are required

If you possess a knack for details, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, and possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, the American Society of Clinical Oncology would like to check out your resume to see if it’s a fit for their Journals Online Content Coordinator slot.  Successful candidate will coordinate the online production the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Journal of Oncology Practice.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
George Washington University
Several new campaign & fundraising opportunities around the country have been added at the Sierra Club since our late-November check-in – look for urls that end in numbers higher than rid=213 for the new ones since then

We’re struck by the idea that the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry has “over 55 committees” that you’ll help support as a presumably verrrrry busy Executive Office Coordinator.  We’re particularly intrigued by the over modifier; they’re not even certain exactly how many committees they have?

Howard Consulting Group – Communications Intern and Public Affairs Intern

Grameen Foundation – Director of Institutional Relations – requires demonstrated success in mobilizing and managing resources from corporations, foundations and government sources, as well as knowledge & understanding of microcredit & technology for international development

In searching the main Commonwealth of Virginia jobs website (use position # 113231), we see an extended to Dec. 26 deadline for this Senior Director of Development, Center for the Arts opportunity at Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, Va. – search managed by Cavan Executive Search

College of William & Mary – Williamsburg, Va.
Note: it appears that a lot of previously-noted fundraising/development opportunities (scroll down to search for open positions, then select search box)  at Georgetown University were reposted with a fresh Dec. 14 listing date on Friday.
Congressional Hunger Center
The Pew Charitable Trusts- funded Project for Excellence in Journalism analyzes the performance of the news media – seeking Senior Researcher and temporary Senior Writer/Editor (scroll down)

Much of the current work at Impact Marketing & Communications involves supporting the delivery of HIV/AIDS care and treatment to marginalized populations throughout the U.S. as well as other public health efforts – seeking Communications Specialist – apply by Jan. 18

American Association of University Women – Internships

World Wildlife Fund – Associate Specialist, Digital Content – experience working in content management systems and emerging digital platforms required; Photoshop competency is a plus

eHealth Intitiative (scroll down)
Seamon Corp. works to increase access to the services, knowledge and the resources needed to sustain strong communities both domestically and internationally, closing gaps and eliminating barriers for unserved and underserved communities – which all sounds like a great thing to help promote as Director of Communications.
 

 Howard University seeks Gifts Processor (scroll to find our use job ID 22196) to support development office

Johns Hopkins Medicine – Baltimore, MD
Riverside Health System – Major Gifts Officer – minimum of 3 years experience fundraising required, including demonstrated record of achievement in closing major gifts – Newport News, Va.

Do you have extensive experience with operations, promotion, facility management, budgeting and staff supervision in an events management setting, a hankering for the beach-town lifestyle, and the ability to get your resume and cover letter together today, Dec. 17?  Special Events Superintendent (scroll down) for the Town of Ocean City, Maryland is calling your name.