Fast-paced, Ambitious and Tenacious

No, we're not talking about the Redskins performance yesterday, but hey, it's a start.  And, don't forget to scroll back or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

American Association of Anatomists – Communications Manager – your 6-8 years of experience working in the non-profit or association industry should include proficiency with social media tools and Google Analytics.

When you’re not dockside, Manassas, Va. is your workday home as Communications Director (pdf) for the National Safe Boating Council – low $40k – three years relevant experience required – and, we’ll do our part: wear your life jackets, folks!

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and their fast-paced, ambitious, and tenacious communications department seek Staff Writer/Editor – experience w/ technical or medical writing a plus, as well as familiarity w/ plant-based nutrition.

Fresh opportunities with the Center for Science in the Public Interest:

• Director of Health Promotion Policy – seeking candidates with Master’s, Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or other relevant graduate degree, and at least ten years of experience in a leadership role in the public health field
• Senior Nutrition Policy Manager – strong research and analytical skills are musts; relevant advanced degree preferred

American Forests – Director of Communications – minimum of 5-7 year experience in PR, message development and strategic communications required.

Abel Communications seeks 5-to-10-years-experienced Account Manager – we’re not sure if you have choice of Baltimore, MD or Harrisburg, PA office location

AARP (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Social Media Community Manager (12456694)
• Campaign Outreach Project Manager, Graphic Design (12456870)
• Associate State Director, Texas (12456698) – exact TX location unspecified

American Association of Anatomists – Communications Manager – your 6-8 years of experience working in the non-profit or association industry should include proficiency with social media tools and Google Analytics.

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – Social Media & Online Community Specialist (pdf) – knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language will be required

New since just last week w/ Edelman PR:

• Assistant Account Exec, Public Affairs
• Account Supervisor, Health

Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool – OK, OK; this two-bossed Dual Department Assistant post with Destination DC isn’t quite all that dramatic, but just remember this: it’s certainly easier to break up with one significant other than to drop half of your job responsibilities  – $32k-$35k – apply by Oct. 22

Gallup – Public Relations Specialist

Volunteer Fairfax – Communications Manager – $37k-$42k – apply by Oct. 15

American Society of Clinical Oncology

• Health Policy Specialist
• Manager, Corporate Communications
• Assistant Director, Website Strategy

Mental Health Association of Montgomery County – Director of Development & Communications – on a related note, 60 Minutes did one of their typical excellent & distressing takes on the topic last night 

George Washington University

• Assistant VP of Development, School of Arts & Sciences
• Marketing Specialist supporting the Executive and Professional Education Program of the School of Media & Public Affairs – apply today, Sept. 30
• Admin Coordinator, Study Abroad Program – $53k-$59k – apply today, Sept. 30

Does your resume tell a tale of sound and fury that actually signifies something?  Send it to the Shakespeare Theatre Company for Corporate Giving Manager or Associate Director of Campaign Sales Promotions positions.  Or just get your tickets now for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Nov. 21-Jan. 5)

Wait Until Next Year

See you in 183 days, Nats (or about 140 days if you count Spring training).  Now, on to previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

American University  –  Development Reporting Analyst – $37k-$41k – Sept. 30 

Army Distaff Foundation/Knollwood – Director of Development – Sept. 30

City of College Park, MD – Assistant City Manager – $79k-$102k – Sept. 30  

Ducks Unlimited – Director of Development – location flexible, New York preferred – Sept. 30

Galapagos Conservancy

• Digital Marketing Manager – Sept. 30
• Donor Relations Manager (scroll down) – Sept. 30

United Nations – Deputy Director, UN Information Centre (scroll down to find search options; search Washington duty station) – Sept. 30

United Nations Association of the USA – Communications Officer – Sept. 30 

Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Admin Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $26k-$40k – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 30

Architect of the Capitol

• Restaurant/Events Contract Coordinator – $89k-$115k – job ID: WP SOB 2013-178 – Sept. 30 
• Visitor Operations Supervisor – $56k-$73k – job ID: CVC-2013-193 – Oct. 2

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Associate Director of Philanthropy (41398) – Sept. 30
• Georgia State Director (41351) – Atlanta, GA – Sept. 30
• Donor Relations Manager (41443) – Chicago, IL – Oct. 1
• Philanthropy Assistant (41442) – Chicago, IL – Oct. 1
• Philanthropy Assistant (41447) – part-time – New York – Oct. 1
•  Director of U.S. Government Relations – Oct. 4
• Marketing Manager (41416) – Providence, RI – Oct. 4

British Embassy

• Receptionist – $31k – New York – Sept. 30
• Business Development Associate, Consumer & Industrial Goods – temp through March 2014 – $22/hr – New York – Sept. 30
• British Embassy – Internal Communications Officer – $21/hr – temp through March 2014 – Oct. 6
• Executive Assistant to the General Counsel – part-time – $26k – Miami, FL – Oct. 6

ALCU of Hawaii – Legal & Legislative Assistant – Honolulu, HI – Oct. 1
 
Georgetown Ministry Center – Development Director – Oct. 1

Woodrow Wilson Center – Associate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – Oct. 1  

Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Administrator, Corporate & Public Affairs – $35k-$49k – Oct. 2

Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: OPA-13-958754(WS)DEU – Oct. 2

Pfizer (search DC location or use job #)

• Senior Director, Federal Government Relations (986572) – Oct. 2
• Senior Manager, Public Affairs/PAC (986484) – Oct. 4

Smithsonian Institution – Program Coordinator – National Museum of African American History and Culture – $51k-$67k – job ID: 13R-MR-298942-DEU-NMAAHC – Oct. 3

Holton-Arms School – Communications Manager (scroll down) – Oct. 4

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau – Marketing & Communications Coordinator (click on search postings at left, then click next search box and scroll to find) – $37k-$54k – Virginia Beach, Va. – Oct. 4

Virginia Dept. of Transportation – Section Manager, Communications (search position # 22865) – $56k-$91k – Suffolk, Va. – Oct. 4

Virginia Dept. of Rail & Public Transportation – Manager of Policy, Communications & Administration (search position # 00992) – $41k-$75k – Richmond, Va. – Oct. 4

This week, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown is back stateside in New Mexico – 9:00 p.m. Sunday on CNN.

Extremism: Bad – STXtremism: Awesome

Here’s a very fresh opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a demonstrated interest in Asia and the Pacific to serve as DC-based Director of Major Gifts (pdf) for the East-West Center – search helmed by our friends at Slesinger Management

Students or recent grads who say Obamacare (or, better yet, use ACA) with a smile rather than a sneer are advised to look into starting-ASAP Fall Fellow opportunities supporting the communications department of Get Covered America

American University

• Development Reporting Analyst – $37k-$41k – apply by Sept. 30
• Program Coordinator for the Academy on Human Rights & Humanitarian Law – $47k-$49k – apply by Oct. 11
• Development Assistant – $17-$20/hr

We favored the trusty STX stick back in our days of high school & IM lacrosse stardom (OK, competence), so we’re more than pleased to alert you to events & marketing Intern opportunity/showdown (of the STXtreme variety, mind you) with Baltimore sports equipment icon STX – apply by Oct. 7

Open-minded student of culture and anthropology with inquisitive and curious mind-set sought for interesting-sounding Account Planner position at Porter-Novelli

USDA/Food & Nutrition Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $101k-$135k – job ID: FNCSR-13-001-HMS – apply by Oct. 10

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – foreign language skills helpful for both of these:

• International Communications Manager
• Associate Director of International Communication

Teksouth Corp. seeks Public Affairs Specialist to develop and direct a comprehensive public affairs  program integrating media relations, social media, community/Congressional relations,  and a host of other activities – supports client located at Andrews AFB.

Account Coordinator, Health is the latest DC-based opportunity w/ our friends at Ketchum

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, Communications – digital/social media
• Officer, State Fiscal Health & Economic Growth
• Officer, Kids; Safe & Healthful Foods
• Admin Assistant, Philanthropic Partnerships
• Officer, European Marine Program – London, UK

The Points of Light Corporate Institute seeks Marketing Manager with at least 5 years experience in corporate marketing and/or communications as well as work with cause marketing partnerships.

Analytica is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance the public image DC Office of Chief Technology Officer and their DC-Net communications infrastructure & initiatives in particular.

Experience with Wiki markup language, the State Dept. and/or U.S military and knowledge of library science put you in position to snare this Content Manager opportunity with Falls Church-based Tesla Government.

And there’s more with our special relationship pals at the British Embassy on Mass Ave. and far-flung outposts:

• Senior Trade Policy Advisor – $77k – apply by Oct. 13
• Receptionist – $31k – New York – apply by Sept. 30
• Business Development Associate, Consumer & Industrial Goods – temporary through March 2014 - $22/hr – New York – apply by Sept. 30
• Executive Assistant to the General Counsel – part-time – $26k – Miami, FL – apply by Oct. 6
• Immigration Liaison Assistant – $41k – New York – apply by Oct. 9
• Trade & Investment Officer, Life Sciences & Finance – $61k – Houston, TX – apply by Oct. 13

State Department – Outreach Program Specialist supporting the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board – $51k-$67k – job ID: ECA-2013-0106 – apply by Oct. 7

Beautiful Big Stone Gap is your new work-day home as Public Relations Manager (search position # 00034) for the Virginia Dept. of Mines, Minerals & Energy – $41k-$91k – apply by Oct. 11

More Oktoberfesting ahead this weekend:

• Black Squirrel Smashing Pumpkin Beer Fest – Adams Morgan – Sept. 27
• Das Best Oktoberfest – National Harbor, MD – Sept. 27-28
• Lovettesville, Va. Oktoberfest – Sept. 27-29
• Mad Fox Hoppy Oktoberfest – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 28
• Smoke & Barrel Two Year Anniversary Party – Adams Morgan – Sept. 28
• Sandy Spring, MD Oktoberfest – Sept. 28
• Bands, Brews & Barbeque – Manassas, Va. – Sept. 28
• Bar Dupont (scroll down)  –  Dupont Circle – Sept. 28-Oct. 6
• Frederick, MD Oktoberfest – Sept. 28-29

Sixty

1-2) 1105 Media

• Staff Reporter for FCW (we believe this used to be called Federal Computer Week)
• editorial & marketing Internships also available

3) American Forest & Paper Association – Manager of State Government Affairs

4) American Heart Association – Intern, Policy Analysis & Advocacy

5-7) Associated Press

• Newsperson, Business News – apply by Oct. 10
• Newsperson/Producer – video journalism skills sought – apply by Oct. 10
• Special Events & Resources Coordinator, Global Media Services – foreign language skills a plus – apply by Oct. 10

8-9) Association Headquarters – Mt. Laurel, NJ

• Communications Manager
• Communications Coordinator

10) British Embassy – Internal Communications Officer – $21/hr – temporary through March 2014 – apply by Oct. 6

11) Brookings Institution – Research Associate, Engelberg Center for Health Reform

12-13) Catholic University

• Senior Writer/Editor, Office of Public Affairs – apply by Oct. 7
• Admin Assistant, Office of Institutional Advancement – apply by Oct. 11

14) Children’s Hospital – Senior Associate Director, Principal Gifts

15) Christian Relief Charities – Development Manager

16-19) CNN (search DC location or use req #)

• Production Assistant (138771BR)
• Senior Publicist (138768BR)
• Senior Writer/Producer, On-Air Promos (138608BR)
• Producer (138635BR) and Production Assistant (138572BR) for State of the Union

20) Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Administrator, Corporate & Public Affairs – $35k-$49k – apply by Oct. 2

21-22) Council on Foreign Relations

• Research Associate, International Institutions & Governance
• Research Associate, Macroeconomics – New York

23) Covington & Burling – Policy Advisor – apply by Oct. 18

24-27) Edelman PR

• Vice President, Health Media/PR
• Assistant Account Exec, Digital Health
• Assistant Account Exec, Health
• Assistant Account Exec, Digital Grassroots

28) The Freedom Foundation – Chief Executive Officer – Olympia, WA – search managed by Talent Market

29-32) Georgetown University

• Senior Writer/Editor, Alumni Communications
• Coordinator of Careers & Alumni Communications for the GU Center for Security Studies – $46k-$48k
• Senior Director of Annual Giving Marketing & Participation
• Assistant Director, Sports Information

33) Hogan Lovells – Senior Communications Coordinator (scroll down)

34) HubShout – Online Community Specialist

35-36) Human Rights Campaign

• Associate Director, Global Engagement Program
• Field Coordinator

37) International Fund for Animal Welfare – Social Marketing Intern – Yarmouth, MA

38) InterNews – Communications & Research Specialist – short-term consultancy – experience with statistical analysis tools, such as SPSS or STATA required, along w/ skills in infographics, data visualization and graphic design

39) Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries – Web Manager – part-time

40-41) Jewish Women International

• Development Manager
• Internships and marketing/admin posts also available

42) Liquidity Services, Inc. – Communications Intern and Social Media Intern

43) Luxury high-rise condo complex in Alexandria – Communications Coordinator

44) National Association of Broadcasters – Internships, Spring 2014 – apply by Oct. 31

45-49) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Director of U.S. Government Relations – deadline extended to Oct. 4
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy (41490) – apply by Oct. 27
• Georgia State Director (41351) – Atlanta, GA – deadline extended to Sept. 30
• Director of Philanthropy (41380) – Concord, NH – deadline extended to Oct. 11
• Philanthropy Writer, Corporate & Foundation Relations (41392) – San Francisco, CA – apply by Oct. 14

50-51) Pfizer (search DC location or use job #)

• Senior Director, Federal Government Relations (986572) – apply by Oct. 2
• Senior Manager, Public Affairs/PAC (986484) – apply by Oct. 4

52-53) Policy Link

• Director for Legislative & Government Affairs
• Program Associate – transportation issues

54-56) Society for Science & the Public – opportunities supporting Science News (scroll to find)

• Science Education Writer/Blogger
• Features Editor
• Production Coordinator/Copy Editor

57) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Great Lakes Region – government relations focus – Chicago. IL

58) Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services – Public Relations Specialist (search position # 01326) – $41k-$65k – Richmond. Va. – apply by Oct. 8

59) Wilderness Society – Washington State Director – Seattle, WA

60) Woodrow Wilson Center – Associate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – deadline extended to Oct. 1

Academy, Assembly, Institution & Group

The American Academy of Physician Assistants is seeking a Director, Congressional & Political Advocacy – 5-7 years experience working on federal legislative issues related to healthcare required, as well as knowledge of PAC/FEC practices & regulations.

The Armenian Assembly of America seeks Interns (scroll up) in government affairs, communications & research disciplines – Fall term, start-dates flexible

Boutique communications and public affairs firm Blakey & Agnew seeks Communications/PR Intern (scroll down) for various client-related & admin duties.  Firm specializes in translating technical, complex information for broader audiences, related to the fields of transportation and sustainability.

Cadmus (scroll to find)

• Health Communications Professional – entry level
• Public Health Communications Project Manager

This is new, or we somehow missed it in other recent mentions of opportunities at the National Restaurant Association – Donor Relations & Communications Project Coordinator – 1 to 3 years of experience preferred,  highly motivated, hard-working recent college grads will also merit consideration.

Smithsonian Institution – Program Coordinator in the Office of Community & Constituent Services within the National Museum of African American History and Culture – $51k-$67k – job ID: 13R-MR-298942-DEU-NMAAHC – apply by Oct. 3

Communities in Schools

• Director, Media Outreach
• Director, Branding & Marketing
• Director, Digital Marketing

DHS/ National Protection & Programs Directorate – Communications Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: FS-956481-BH-13 – apply by Sept. 27

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Prince George's County Planning Department and County Planning Board – $53k-$92k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Oct. 11

Capitol Hill

• Southern Republican – Staff Assistant
• Texas Democrat – Staff Assistant
• Conservative Republican – Intern
• don’t forget the Senate Employment Bulletin

Energetic-sounding Octane Public Relations & Advertising seeks Account Supervisor – local DC media contacts a plus

New Profit Inc., self-described as a nonprofit social innovation organization working to increase social mobility by accelerating the best ideas across the nation, seeks a Communications Director (pdf) to join them in Boston, MA

Charles Koch Institute (scroll to find)

• Email Marketing Specialist
• Event & Meeting Planner
• Director of Policy & Research
• Internships – Spring & Summer 2014
• more admin & program support posts available

Fintrac, an international consulting firm implementing agricultural projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America for USAID and other donors currently shows multiple project/program management & research opportunities available in DC and the Virgin Islands – French, Spanish & Portuguese language skills would seem to help your cause in most cases.

New since our July environmental jobs special with the National Parks Conservation Association:

• Director for Foundation Relations – search managed by Thinking Ahead
• Program Manager, Delaware & Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA
• Senior Regional Director, Northeast – New York – search managed by Thinking Ahead
• Western Clean Air Manager – Salt Lake City, UT

For folks interested in the advertising/marketing/branding segment – we see copywriting, creative, digital and project management/business development posts (scroll all the way down) available with the Pappas Group.

New at C-SPAN since our August check-in:

• Production Assistant, Book TV
• Freelance Videojournalist – New York
• Internships – Spring, Summer & Fall 2014

Brian Communications – Associate Vice President – Conshohocken, PA

University of Virginia – Assistant Director of Reunion Giving – $40k-$46k – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we bring you a survey of communications/media relations opportunities currently available.

AAI Corp. – Communications Specialist (search communications job field or job # 218567) – Hunt Valley, MD

Alfred Street Baptist Church – Communications Manager (pdf) – apply by Oct. 11

American Association for Cancer Research – Associate Director, Communications & Public Relations – Philadelphia, PA

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine – Director of Communications & Marketing

American Society of Nephrology – Communications Assistant

Associated Builders & Contractors – Media Relations Manager

Association of Public Health Laboratories – Communications Intern – $13/hr

BCS Inc. – Strategic Communications Specialist

Capital Oral & Facial Surgery Center – Public Relations Coordinator

Casualty Actuarial Society – Marketing & Communications Manager

Council for a Strong America – Communications & Digital Content Associate

Credit Suisse – Media Relations Professional – New York

Feeding America – Manager, Communications – Chicago, IL

Friends of the Earth – Communications Associate – temporary through Dec. 2013

General Dynamics IT – Senior Communications Manager

Generations United – Communications Specialist – $40k-$45k – apply by Oct. 7

Jewish Women International – Communications & Website Manager

Land Trust Alliance – Director of Communications

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center – Public Relations Specialist – Clinton, MD

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP – Director of Public Relations & Communications

Mystery employer – Marketing/Communications Manager – search managed by The Creative Group

Mystery DC-based trade association – Communications Assistant

National Business Officers Association – Director, Communications – $78k-$92k

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium – Communications Associate – apply by Oct. 11

Nature Conservancy – Associate Director, Science Communications (scroll to find, or use advanced search & jon # 41459) – apply by Oct. 11

Northrop Grumman – Public Relations Representative

The Phillips Collection – Media Relations Coordinator

Public Health Solutions – Senior Communications Manager, School Food FOCUS (search keyword media) – New York

Sierra Club – National Communications Strategist, Beyond Coal program

Sociologists for Women in Society – Media Specialist – location flexible

Sheppard-Pratt Health System – Public Relations Representative – $34k-$47k – Baltimore, MD

Virginia State University – Director of Marketing & Communications, School of Agriculture (search position # FA411) – Chesterfield, Va.

Visit Loudoun – Manager, Media Relations – Leesburg, Va.

Women for Women International – Director, Communications

Yoga District – Strategic Communications Associate – $35k-$45k

After Midnight, We're Going to Get Our Job Search On

Hello Monday.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Biotechnology Industry Organization – Policy Coordinator – some technical knowledge about industrial and environmental biotechnology would be helpful

American Public Transportation Association – Production Specialist – duties include: shoot and edit original video content; add new content & updates to APTA websites, develop & write promotional email blasts for APTA conferences, products &services

Feeding America seeks part-time Government Relations Admin Assistant – 3 + years of experience in admin support, ideally in a policy or government relations setting sought, as well as a skill-set including multi-tasking, deadline-meeting, customer service orientation and office diplomacy.

The United Nations Association of the USA seeks a Communications Officer to develop & implement UNA-USA’s strategic communications plan to support the Association’s membership development, fundraising, media relations and advocacy objectives, and work in close concert with their peers at the United Nations Foundation – apply by Sept. 30 

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

• Government Affairs Manager
• Government Affairs Assistant

An affiliate of the non-profit Civic Works, Retrofit Baltimore’s mission is to transform the clean energy economy into a pathway out of poverty for under-served Baltimore residents.  Your place in this enterprise would be Development Associate.

Greenpeace seeks Deputy Campaigns Director with at least ten years experience in planning, running and winning major national and/or international campaigns – DC or San Francisco, CA

The National Academies (of Sciences & Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine) seek Media Relations Officer – 3-4 years experience in PR for non-profit, university, or scientific institution desired

Sorta-mystery* political/public affairs consulting firm – Intern – modest stipend offered

IEM seeks locally based (Arlington, Va. or Bel Air, MD) Public Outreach specialist for work on issues related to potential chemical weapons accidents for communities located in Colorado and Kentucky – and here’s a little more about all this.

American Federation of Teachers – Communications Intern – $10-$12/hr

Dept. of Homeland Security – Communications Specialist – $51k-$81k – job ID: FS-950736-BH-13 – apply by Sept. 26

Virginia Dept. of Transportation – Section Manager, Communications (search position # 22865) – $56k-$91k – Suffolk, Va. – apply by Oct. 4

The “unposting” date for this Assistant Vice President (pr perhaps Associate VP) opportunity with AT&T is currently 12:59 AM on Sept. 27, so we’d suggest applying by Sept. 26 unless you’re in that after midnight, we’re going to let it all hang down job application mode.

Mystery trade association

• Environmental Lobbyist – 2 – 4 years of Hill and lobbying experience and background in energy/enviro issues required
• Senior Lobbyist, Environmental Security & Energy – 6-10 years relevant experience sought

Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Admin Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $26k-$40k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Sept. 30 – note, we listed the other ABC PR job referenced there just last week.

George Washington University

• Associate Director, Foundation Relations
• Assistant Vice President of Development, School of Engineering
• Executive Assistant, Athletics Dept. – apply by Sept. 24

Washington Regional Transplant Community – Manager of Public Affairs & Community Education – at least four years of experience in community health and public education or public affairs & communications required; experience in working with multicultural groups and supervisory/management hands-on experience preferable.

Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: OPA-13-958754(WS)DEU – apply by Oct. 2

The National Communications Association fosters the academic study of all forms of communications, and is hiring a Digital Communications, Publications, & Media Relations Manager.

* we couldn’t get a website to load out of the email address there

Previously Noted

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American University – Web Systems Administrator, Office of Registrar – $48k-$53k – Sept. 23

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives – Congressional Liaison/Appropriations Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13-DEU-366-JLL – Sept. 23

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Communications Manager, Major Systems Initiatives (41188) – Sept. 23
• Georgia State Director (41351) – Atlanta, GA – Sept. 23
• Director, Virginia Coast Reserve (41414) – Nassawadox, Va. – Sept. 29

Dept. of Education – Program Specialist, Casework – $51k-$81k – job ID: OLCA-2013-0010 – Sept. 23

National Immigration Law Center – Health Policy Attorney/Analyst – Sept. 23

Stimson Center – Development Associate/Grant Writer – Sept. 23

University of Maryland – Assistant Director of Institutional Giving for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center – $64k-$80k – Sept. 23

Smithsonian Institution

• Advancement Associate (pdf) for the National Postal Museum – Sept. 23
• Major Gifts Officer (pdf) for the Freer & Sackler Museums – Sept. 24

Calvary Women’s Services – Development Associate, Events & Donor Relations – Sept. 24

Dept. of Labor – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: DE-13-HRC-OPA-300 – Sept. 24

George Washington University – Executive Aide, Law School Development & Alumni Affairs – $39k – Sept. 24

DoJ/Bureau of Prisons – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: CO-2013-0320 – Sept. 25

Arlington County – Special Events & Communications Manager – $48k-$90k – Sept. 26

House of Representatives, Office of the CAO

• Logistics & Distribution Specialist – $36k – Sept 26 
• Warehousing & Receiving Officer – $36k-$45k – Sept. 26

University of Maryland School of Medicine – Associate Director, Media Relations – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 26

World Bank – Online Communications Officer/Interactive Editor – Sept. 26

Alaska Railroad Corp. – President & CEO – Anchorage, AK – Sept. 27  

ALS Association – Regional Development Officer – Sept. 27

George Mason University – PR & Marketing Specialist/Assistant Director of Event Services – Sept. 27

Habitat for Humanity, Chesapeake Region – Major Gifts Manager (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27

Union of Concerned Scientists – Development Coordinator – Cambridge, MA – Sept. 29

This week, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, the most gorgeously-shot show on television (that's not just our opinion, given its third Emmy for cinematography since 2009*) heads to lovely and historic Granada, Spain – 9:00 p.m. Sunday on CNN.

* five Emmys for the show overall, by the way.

It's that time of year again

Search US/DC location or use 98588BR in the keyword box to find a Federal Affairs Manager post w/ financial giant UBS – tax, retirement security and pension legislation issue focus

Joe Trippi & Associates seeks sharp-as-a-tack Executive Assistant to support the firm’s namesake and perform other assorted admin duties.

A mystery consumer products association seeks Communications Intern – for currently enrolled student, part-time, paid position – apply by Sept. 25 

American University

• Associate Director of Content Strategy, University Publications – $70k-$80k
• Communications Coordinator, School of International Service – $20-$23/hr
• Program Coordinator, International Communications – $20-$21/hr – apply today, Sept. 20 
• Admin Opportunities via AU Ready Hire program – full- and part-time

It you’re game for an opportunity that includes the inducement of a “35% danger pay” bump, then by all means check out USAID’s call for a Deputy Development & Outreach Communications Officer (click the link under Solicitation 1) – $71k-$93k + adjustments – Kabul, Afghanistan – apply by Oct. 10

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association – Director, Government Affairs – do not suggest that you’re “ready to rock” in your cover letter

Not very fresh opportunities with the DC Primary Care Association – but maybe they’re still looking – scroll to find:

• Director of Strategy & Public Policy – we see a $90k-$94k pay grade noted in this solicitation
• Director of Development & Communications

Discovery Communications has multiple Intern opportunities available locally, and in New York & Los Angeles (scroll through all jobs to find; selecting intern category doesn’t seem to work) – paid postions, for currently enrolled students – Feb.-Apr. term

Assorted Capitol Hill admin/operations posts:

• Office of the CAO – Manager, Payroll & Benefits – $89k-$101k – apply by Sept. 22
• Office of the CAO – Logistics & Distribution Specialist – $36k – apply by Sept 26
• Office of the CAO – Warehousing & Receiving Officer – $36k-$45k – apply by Sept. 26
• Architect of the Capitol – Restaurant/Events Contract Coordinator – $89k-$115k – job ID: WP SOB 2013-178 – apply by Sept. 30
• Architect of the Capitol – Visitor Operations Supervisor – $56k-$73k – job ID: CVC-2013-193 – apply by Oct. 2
• Office of the Clerk – Transcriber – up to $70k – apply by Oct. 18

Perhaps you’ll be hired on in time for another O’s playoff run as Assistant Editor for Charm City sports media outfit PressBox – Baltimore, MD

No a******s in the next cube: that’s the seductive offer that goes with various marketing jobs and Internships (scroll to find) with online education outfit 2U

Escape the gravitational pull of the beltway for opportunities at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm in bucolic Boyce, Va.

• Arboretum Assistant – $24k-$27k
• Environmental Educator – $22k-$27k for 30 hrs/wk

Union of Concerned Scientists – Cambridge, MA, except as noted

• Development Associate – apply by Sept. 22
• Development Coordinator – apply by Sept. 29
• Director of Foundations – search managed by the Development Guild
• Tropical Forest & Climate Initiative Assistant/Intern – $15/hr – DC-based – apply by Oct. 6
• Baker Media Internship – $15/hr – DC-based – apply by Oct. 14

Did you know that Rock Creek Park is more than 3 times the size of New York’s Central Park (2,820 acres to 843 acres)?  Rock Creek Conservancy – Executive Director – apply by Oct. 31

The tony Holton-Arms School seeks Communications Manager (scroll down) – primary duties will include writing, editing, and print management work – apply by Oct. 4

Oktoberfest commences tomorrow in Germany, so we'll again start to track the local versions (plus some not strictly Oktoberfest-type beer bashes), as well:

• Black Squirrel Spocktoberfest – Adams Morgan  – Sept. 20
• Blue & Gray Brewery – Fredericksburg, Va – Sept. 20-21
• St. Benedict's Oktoberfest – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 20-22
• Heurich House – Dupont Circle –1-4 pm, Sept. 21
• Biergarten Haus (scroll down) – H St. NE  – Sept. 21
• Beer, Bourbon & Barbeque Festival – Reston Town Center - Sept. 21 
• Takoma Park Nuclear Free Beerfest – Sept. 21
• Annapolis Craft Beer & Music Festival – Sept 21
• Capital Ale House – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 21 
• District Oktoberfest  – Chinatown/Verizon Center area  – Sept. 21-22
• Blob's Park  – Jessup, MD  – weekends through Oct. 27
• Old Stein Inn – Edgewater, MD – weekends though Oct. 27
• Old Europe – Glover Park – now through Oct. 27
• Capital Yacht Charters - weekend Oktoberfest cruises start Sept. 20

Enterprise, Action, Solutions & Control

1) American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career page

2) American Enterprise Institute – Director of External Affairs

3-5) APCO Worldwide

• Mid-level Communications Professional
• Project Consultant/Associate, Public Affairs
• Manager/Associate Director, Paid Media

6) American College of Surgeons – Legislative Assistant

7-10) Bread for the World

• Managing Editor
• Associate Manager, Online Fundraising & Reporting
• Campaign Manager
• Development Officer for Major Gifts

11) Center for Responsible Lending – Major Gifts Officer

12-14) Coptic Orphans

• Director of Development
• Events Director
• Donor Relations Associate

15) Council of State Governments – Director of Federal Affairs – apply by Oct. 12

16-18) CQ/Roll Call

• Managing Editor, CQ Weekly
• State Information Researcher
• Staff Writer, Energy & Environment and Staff Writer, Taxes

19) Crisis Action – Advocacy & Campaigns Manager – apply by Oct. 13

20) Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America – Development Coordinator

21) DoJ/Bureau of Prisons – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: CO-2013-0320 – apply by Sept. 25

22) The Fund for American Studies – Public Policy & International Affairs Program Assistant

23-24) Georgetown University

• Stewardship & Donor Relations Coordinator
• Director for the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy – apply by Oct. 15

25) Hill+Knowlton Strategies – Digital Intern, Fall 2013 – $15/hr

26-27) Jesuit Conference

• Executive Editor, Advancement Office – New York
• Major Gifts Officer (scroll down) – Chicago, IL

28) Kimpton Hotels – Area Public Relations Coordinator – see also main job-search page

29) Kumbuya – Public Relations Associate

30) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Federal & Regulatory Government Relations Program Representative – $55k-$90k – apply by Oct. 10

31) National Governors Association – Senior Legislative Professional, Education & Workforce Committee

32) National Trust for Historic Preservation – Director of Public Affairs

33-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Communications Manager, Major Systems Initiatives (41188) – apply by Sept. 23
• Director of Conservation Programs, North America (41445) – apply by Oct. 14
• Donor Relations Manager (41443) – Chicago, IL – apply by Oct. 1
• Philanthropy Assistant (41442) – Chicago, IL – apply by Oct. 1
• Philanthropy Assistant (41447) – part-time – New York – apply by Oct. 1
• Director of Government Relations (41446) – New York – apply by Oct. 8
• Philanthropy Assistant/Intern (41430) w/ the LEAF program – New York – apply by Sept. 27

40) Sabin Vaccine Institute – Communications Officer

41) SBG Technology Solutions – Legislative Assistant

42) Society for Neuroscience – Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

43) Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance – Legislative Advocate – $34k – DC-based

44) UNITE HERE HEALTH – Policy Project Coordinator

45) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Great Lakes Region, Congressional & Public Affairs – DC-based

46) U.S. Institute for Peace – assorted Research Assistant posts available – part-time – $10-$14/hr

47) Video Blocks – Social Media Manager

48) Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau – Marketing & Communications Coordinator (click on search postings at left, then click next search box and scroll to find) – $37k-$54k – Virginia Beach, Va. – apply by Oct. 4

49) Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Public Relations Specialist (scroll to find) – $38k-$54k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Oct. 7

50-51) World Bank

• Senior Donor Relations Specialist – apply by Sept. 22
• Online Communications Officer/Interactive Editor – apply by Sept. 26

Beer Gardening at Night

Finally visited the Westover Beer Garden last night; pretty excellent – and a shout out to the estimable author of the finest work available on travel and time-passing in Turkmenistan: Unknown Sands, who recommended it.  Honorable mention for the good folks at the Japanese Auto Clinic in Arlington, who have (we hope) finally fixed a vexing oil leak issue in the DCPA+CJ-mobile.

Widmeyer Communications has two Senior Account Exec posts to fill in their PreK-12 Education practice group – an agency background and experience related to PreK-12 education issues move your CV to the top of the pile.

Americorps/VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) – staffers sought for one year terms, starting in November, in these areas – $16k annual stipend, health benefits and possible educational award and/or loan forbearance/deferment – FB

• Homeownership – apply by Sept. 30
• Cooperative Engagement – apply by Sept. 30
• Fundraising – apply by Sept. 30

We have it on good authority that the Herald Group is still looking to fill this Policy Public Relations Intern post – current undergrad w/ an interest in communications, politics, & policy particularly sought.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks an experienced Media Relations Coordinator – duties include writing press releases and blog posts, pitching story ideas and responding to reporter requests, maintaining media-related databases, web site updates and media monitoring.

Capitol Hill

• Southwestern Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) – Intern
• Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) – Intern

Rail giant CSX Corp. seeks Director of Communications/Media Relations – 10 or more years of experience in communications or related discipline in a corporate or agency setting required – apply by Oct. 17

National Restaurant Association (scroll to find)

• Senior Manager, Communications
• Special Events Coordinator

The Galapagos Conservancy seeks Digital Marketing Manager to be responsible for creating, overseeing, and executing all email, social media, and other online multi-channel marketing initiatives – apply by Sept. 30

The World Resources Institute seeks staff to support their new New Climate Economy program: Director of Strategic Communications and Communications Manager – DC, London or Beijing locations possible

National Education Association

• Senior Campaigns & Elections Specialist – $76k-$130k
• Senior Communications Strategist – $76k-$130k

Share Our Strength – Impact Communications Intern – experience w/ Microsoft Sharepoint required; proficiency shooting video on DSLR camera systems and/or editing on Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro 7 a plus.

Land Trust Alliance

• Director of Communications
• External Relations Officer, Mid-Atlantic – development/fundraising focus – location flexible in NY, PA, NJ, & DE region
• External Relations Officer, Pacific Coast – CA, OR & WA

The National Women's Law Center is seeking an Online Outreach Associate to work on its This Is Personal campaign – one year term

New since just last week w/ our friends at Ketchum:

• Vice President, Healthcare
• Account Exec, Corporate/Public Affairs

MERSCORP, the folks handling electronic tracking of mortgage ownership/servicing nationwide, seeks highly experienced Director of Communications – Reston Town Center location

Washington Humane Society

• Special Events Manager
• Online Communications Specialist

Dept. of Labor – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: DE-13-HRC-OPA-300 – apply by Sept. 24

SEIU

• Senior Campaign Research Coordinator, Change to Win Investment Group
• Communications Coordinator, Public Unity
• Legal Fellowship – starting Sept. 2014 – apply by Dec. 1

Alliance to Save Energy – Director of Government Relations – $90k-$130k pay grade noted on application page – knowledge of energy, environment and/or climate change issues at the federal and/or multi-state level is highly desirable.

Development & Fundraising Jobs 8

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we again take a look at opportunities in the development & fundraising space.

AARP – Director, Foundation Relations

Airport Minority Advisory Council – Corporate Development Manager

AJC/Global Jewish Advocacy – Regional Director of Development 

Alliance for Aging Research – Development & Meetings Coordinator (note: look carefully; at first glance at top, listing appears to be for another position)

ALS Association – Regional Development Officer – apply by Sept. 27

American Councils for International Education – Philanthropic Development Officer

American Association of University Women – Director of Major & Planned Gifts (pdf) – search managed by DRI Consulting

American Red Cross – Manager, Disaster Fundraising

American Urological Association/Urology Care Foundation – Manager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Army Distaff Foundation/Knollwood – Director of Development – apply by Sept. 30

Brookings Institution – Development Officer

Calvary Women’s Services – Development Associate, Events & Donor Relations – apply by Sept. 24

Center for Clean Air Policy – Development Assistant – part-time

Corcoran Gallery of Art

• Development Associate
• Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer

District of Columbia College Access Program – Associate Director of Development

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Development Coordinator

Fisher House Foundation – Donations Assistant – $35k-$40k

Friendship Public Charter School – Director of Corporate & Community Relations

The Foundation Schools – Development Assistant

Galapagos Conservancy – Donor Relations Manager (scroll down) – apply by Sept. 30

George C. Marshall Foundation – Major Gifts Officer – search managed by LeaderFit

Georgetown Ministry Center – Development Director – apply by Oct. 1

George Washington University

• Assistant Director of Development, School of Public Affairs
• Assistant Director of Development, Athletics & Recreation
• Assistant Director of Development, Prospect Research & Management

Habitat for Humanity

• Development Officer, Major Gifts
• Major Gifts Manager, HfH of the Chesapeake Region (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – apply by Sept. 27

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National Capital Chapter – Campaign Director for Light the Night program 

LIFT – Manager of Individual Giving

Loyola University – Director of Annual Giving Programs – Baltimore, MD

National Health Law Association – Director of Development 

National Kidney Foundation

• Development Manager (scroll down)
• Walk Coordinator
• more development positions available in New York and Richmond, Va.

National 4-H Council

• Corporate Proposal Writer
• Director, Individual Giving

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund – Director of Development (pdf) – see main career page here

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

• Manager of Foundation Relations
• Director of Institutional & Foundation Giving
• Regional Manager, Major Gifts

National Women’s Law Center – Development Associate

Paralyzed Veteran of America – Development Officer (scroll down)

Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Development Officer

South Carolina Policy Council – Director of Development – Columbia, SC – search managed by Talent Market

SOS Children’s Villages

• Senior Director, Major Gifts
• Manager, Special Campaigns

Susan G. Komen Foundation

• Development Director – South Florida
• Development & Communications Director – Tucson, AZ

Stimson Center – Development Associate/Grant Writer – apply by Sept. 23

University of Maryland/University College – Assistant Vice President of Alumni Programs

USO (scroll to find)

• Specialist, Donor Relations & Stewardship
• Federated Giving Manager
• Vice President, Direct Response

Wilson Center – Associate Director for Development (pdf) – $95k-$115k – apply by Sept. 20

World Resources Institute – Manager, Foundation Relations

World Wildlife Fund

• Coordinator, Foundation & Corporate Relations
• Coordinator, Strategic Philanthropy 
• Development Officer, Gift Planning
• Senior Admin Assistant, Gift Planning