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

• Admin/Research Assistant, Science & Innovation Team – $30k – apply by Dec. 31
• Community Liaison Officer – $38k – apply by Jan. 2

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)

• Communications Assistant (1505BR) – part-time – supporting NIH client
• Design Intern (1509BR) and Web Development Intern (1508) – apply by Jan. 31

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

• Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) – Intern
• Rep.-elect David Valadao (R-CA) – Intern
• Rep. John Larson (D-CT) – Intern
• Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) – Intern
• Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) – Communications/Press Intern