Mid-to-Late February Blues

Those renegade bursts of unusually warm weather we get every January and early February always sucker us into believing Spring is around the corner; then we get a cold and/or wet run like we're in the grip of now.  This is the spot on the calendar that always tests us – although the glass-half-full precincts of our disposition note that average high temps in the area start to hit 50 degrees come Feb. 25.

Waggener-Edstrom seeks Account Manager for their public affairs practice – minimum of six years of experience required; at least four years working on corporate communications, political, issue or policy communications or agency public affairs – background in public policy, issues management, government relations and/or litigation communications highly desired.

Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, a Fairfax-based government affairs and grassroots advocacy firm is looking for a highly capable and motivated Intern (pdf) to assist with healthcare policy and small business work – apply by Mar. 15

The United Nations Foundation seeks Senior Development Officer to serve as chief fundraiser for the Nothing But Nets campaign – at least 4-7 years of experience in a proactive fundraising/sales role with a strong track record of success is required; an interest in international affairs, global health, Africa, and other relevant topics is helpful – apply by Feb. 27

An unnamed free-market advocacy group seeks Press Secretary focusing on the South & Western U.S., as well as outreach work focused on the Hispanic community – 3-5 years of experience in communications working with new media, grassroots campaigns, and messaging required; Spanish language skills preferred – search managed by the Center for Shared Services.

The American Society for Health System Pharmacists seeks Director, Grassroots Advocacy & Political Action – experience with grassroots mobilization on legislative & regulatory issues required, as well as familiarity with electronic filing of campaign reports to the FEC.

National PTA

• Media Relations Manager
• Editorial Specialist and Editorial Manager
• Multicultural Communications Specialist – fluency in Spanish required

Association of American Publishers – Director of Communications – looks promising & challenging, but you should also know this same job & link also turned up last May as well as in December 2011.  On the other hand, there’s nobody holding that title currently on the AAP roster. 

World Bank

• Communications Officer supporting the Competitive Industries and Innovation Program – apply by Mar. 11
• Online Communications Officer/Arabic Global Web Editor – excellent command of Arabic required – apply by Mar. 13

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Communications Associate, Public Health – Princeton, NJ – apply by Feb. 28

The DC Bar Association has opportunities available for Senior Events & Outreach Assistant and Registration Assistants – see also main careers page for Legal Clerk & COO posts

The research & messaging pros at Luntz Global offer their future Communications Director hire limitless upward mobility and what may be the best job you ever have.

Be a part of the essential work of Food & Friends, a group providing freshly prepared meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, and other life challenging illnesses:

• Manager of Direct Mail & Donor Information
• Donor Database Coordinator 
• Special Events Associate 
• Corporate Prospect Research Intern

Discovery Communications – Manager, Public Policy/Corporate & Government Affairs – range of responsibilities, includes policy efforts, corporate initiatives/events, compliance obligations, and administrative duties.

Dept. of Justice – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: JP-13-041 – apply by Feb. 23 

U.S. Bank seeks Admin Assistant to support their Internal Risk & Legislative Affairs team – McLean, Va. location

American Medical Association (search DC location)

• Director, Collaborations
• Major Donor and Fundraising Programs Manager

Verizon – Director/Lobbyist – seeking sharps with established network of professional relationships with specific line of sight into the House of Representatives and knowledge of both wireless and wireline legislative policy issues.

The Wildlife Conservation Society, protectors of wild things and wild places around the globe, managers New York’s iconic zoos, and your future overlords as a DC-based Federal Affairs Associate – low to mid $30k

Architect of the Capitol

• Gift Shop Clerk – $34-$44k – job ID: CVC-2013-052 – apply by Mar. 4
• Visitor Guide – $42k-$54k – job ID: CVC 2013-065 – apply by Mar. 4

Coming soon, but not showing yet (as of Monday evening, at least) – we’ve heard a tip that National Public Radio will be recruiting for a Director of Marketing & Branding, who will offer agency-based marketing, digital marketing, and brand management experience to drive tune-in and grow brand awareness; and for a Director of Branded Events, who will bring deep experience in strategizing and producing sponsored events and series. 

The Onion – Graphics Intern – Chicago, IL