1) Peace Corps – Speechwriter – $65k-$119k – job ID: DPC13-A0143-LH – apply by Aug. 13
2) Scroll down for information on Intern opportunities with bipartisan government relations/communications cabal QGA Public Affairs – $10/hr – Sept. to mid-Dec. tour of duty envisioned
3) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees seeks a temporary and part-time Congressional Affairs Associate to work in its Regional Office in DC through Oct. 30 – apply by Aug. 2
4-5) American Academy of Pediatrics
- Legislative Assistant (scroll all the way down; DC-jobs jump-link doesn’t work)
- admin, editorial & support posts also available in Elk Grove Village, IL
- Managing Director, Public Relations & Outreach
- Specialist, Graphic/Digital Production & Design
- Marketing Specialist
- Web Content & Retail Sales Associate – part-time
11) The American Spectator – Intern/Young Journalist Training Program – apply by Aug. 15
12) American Wood Council – Vice President/Director, Government Affairs
13) Astra Zeneca – Global Portfolio Brand Communications Manager (note: 11/07/2013 posting date means July 11 in Euro-speak)
14) Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. – Director of Development (scroll down)
15-16) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities
- Internships, Spring 2014 – apply by Oct. 15
- State Fellowship Program – register here to be notified when applications open
18) Citizens Against Government Waste – Media Manager – mid $30k
19) Composite Can & Tube Institute – Associate Manager, Events & Publications – mid $30k
20) Farmers Insurance Group – Director, Government Affairs
21-22) Georgetown University
- Director of Career & Alumni Services for the Georgetown Public Policy Institute
- Front Desk & Job Listing Coordinator, Law School
25-26) Human Rights Watch – New York
- Associate Director, Gift Planning
- Development Associate – 6 month term – $41k (annualized rate) – apply by Aug. 22
28) Leadership Directories – Assistant Content Manager – $30k – described as entry level
29-30) MGH
- PR Account Exec
- advertising-related and digital/interactive posts also available
32) National Mining Association – Communications Specialist – $30k-$32k
33) National Trust for Historic Preservation – Senior Manager of Public Affairs/Speechwriter
34-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
- Executive Assistant (41298) – apply by Aug. 5
- Director of Membership Fundraising (41299) – apply by Aug. 5
- Philanthropy Manager, Principal Gifts Events (41258) – apply by Aug. 5
- Corporate Engagement Coordinator (41289) – apply by Aug. 5
- Director of Philanthropy (41343) – Atlanta, GA – apply by Aug. 30
- Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy (41342) – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Aug. 30
41-43) Project Hope – positions also support Health Affairs to varying degrees
- Development Director
- Editor in Chief/Vice President, Health Policy
- Assistant Editor and Associate Editor
46) Rockville-based PR/social media firm – Intern
47) Sandia National Labs – Government Affairs Officer – Albuquerque, NM
48-51) Soujourners
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - Congressional Affairs Associate (part-time)
temporary position
Washington, D.C.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) seeks a temporary (part-time) Congressional Affairs Associate to work in its Regional Office in Washington through October 30, 2013. The Associate will help the Protection unit of ROW in extending its education and outreach to the United States Congress. In the United States the Protection unit informs government officials, attorneys and non-governmental organizations about international standards of refugee protection and protection for stateless individuals. Its staff meets regularly with these partners on refugee protection and stateless matters specific to the U.S., provides comments on proposed legislation and regulations, submits “friend of the court” briefs on select issues, monitors compliance with international standards and conducts training sessions and public presentations to a wide range of audiences. The office also monitors detention conditions of asylum-seekers and stateless individuals and works in support of the development and use of alternatives to detention for them.
The Associate will play a logistical role in establishing and enhancing relationships with congressional offices; educating congressional offices on the needs of refugees and the efforts of UNHCR to protect and assist vulnerable persons; conducting background research on issues of concern. The position requires a dynamic team player with a strong understanding of the U.S. legislative process. The position is part-time (20 hours per week).
Responsibilities of the Associate will include:
• Setting up appointments logistics with relevant Congressional offices
• Prepare, draft and edit background memos and follow up correspondence
• Organize and prepare all documents and resources for Congressional meetings
• Attend hill briefings and/or hearings related to refugees and asylum seekers
• Monitor Congressional activities on key issues related to refugees and asylum seekers
Position Requirements:
• University degree in political science, public policy, or related field
• Strong understanding of U.S. Congress/prior Hill experience required;
• Familiarity of refugee protection issues in the United States preferred;
• Awareness of U.S. national and local political climate;
• Knowledge of humanitarian assistance and/or human rights;
• Excellent oral and written English ability
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 2, 2013. Start date asap, and no later than Monday, August 12, 2013.
Send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Senior Finance/Administrative Associate
UNHCR
1775 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
FAX – (202) 296-5660
E.MAIL – usawa@unhcr.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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