Sunday, December 22, 2013

Here's a Handful of Closing-Soon Jobs

Here's a stocking-stuffer of jobs with deadlines in the Christmas week; we'll see you again Dec. 26 with new finds.  Best wishes for nice holiday from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland ChapterCommunications Coordinator – Timonium, MD – Dec. 23
 
Agency for International DevelopmentCommunications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0056-ASH – Dec. 24

Dept. of Defense/OIGAssistant Inspector General for Communication & Congressional Liaison – $119k-$173k – job ID: IG-14-1007281-OCCL-SES – Dec. 24

Active Minds, Inc. – Communications CoordinatorDec. 27

House of Representatives, Office of the ClerkPublic Information Specialist – $53k – Dec. 27

Mack-Sumner Communications – Senior Vice President, Digital (see at right) – search managed by Grossman HeinzDec. 27

Trout UnlimitedVice President of Marketing & CommunicationsDec. 27
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Dec. 23 update: here's three new, over-the-transom opportunities followed by a few other fresh finds & updates; we'll reference those direct-to-us finds again Thursday, but we figured we'd give maybe even just one of you a head start your 2014 job & internship searches:

NextGen Climate ActionCommunications Assistant – San Francisco, CA

ProActive CommunicationsInterns

Van Eperan & CompanyWinter 2014 Digital Media and Communications Internship (scroll down)

Alternative HouseCommunications Specialist – part-time

American Heritage Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationDevelopment Director

Federal Railroad AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $50k-$97k – FRA.OA-2014-0003 – apply by Jan. 13

Government National Mortgage AssociationSupervisor Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE14-051-gt – apply by Jan. 3

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

2 comments:

Gordon said...

NextGen Climate Action - Communications Assistant

San Francisco, CA

NextGen Climate Action seeks a Communications Assistant to provide overall support to the Communications Team. NextGen Climate Action is a political action organization founded by clean-energy advocate and philanthropist Tom Steyer to champion policies that will help to address climate change and promote clean energy, preserving American prosperity.

Responsibilities:

--Monitor and compile daily media coverage.
--Write and proofread materials including press releases, media advisories, blog posts and internal briefing materials.
--Build and manage press lists.
--Provide administrative support, attend meetings, handle scheduling and logistics.
--Prepare weekly newsletters and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications: The press assistant should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, excellent organization skills, and the ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines. S/he must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail. Previous internship/work experience is preferred.

Yhose interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to: press@nextgenclimate.org.

Gordon said...

Van Eperen & Company - Winter 2014 Digital Media and Communications Internship

Van Eperen & Company (VE & Co.) is now accepting applications for its Fall/Winter 2013-14 internships for college level juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing.

Our interns have the opportunity to grow and learn in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Specific duties include research, social media strategy, drafting and distributing press releases, creating and editing media contact lists, assisting with ongoing outreach, compiling media clips and other duties as assigned to support VE & Co.’s wide range of clients.

Interns should be able to devote three days in our Rockville office. Free parking.

Candidates must have excellent skills in written and verbal communication as well as social and digital media. He/she must be proactive, creative, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Email a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples kfitzgerald@veandco.com