A Few to Finish 2013

 Jan. 2 update – a new set will appear a little later this morning.

Here's a handful of finds to close out 2013.  Please take a look at our note at the bottom if you're planning on heading out tonight.

1) ACLU – Legislative Counsel/Lobbyist

2) American Geophysical Union – Congressional Science Fellowship – $65k

3) Business Industry Political Action Committee – Grassroots Services Assistant

4-6) Capitol Hill

• Moderate Texas Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democratic Staff – Press Intern
• don’t forget the excellent Senate Employment Bulletin

7-8) George Mason University

• Director of Creative Services – apply by Jan. 3
• Strategic Communication & Public Relations Project Administrator supporting the Center for Climate Change Communication – $40k-$50k – application info coming soon

9-11) Greenpeace – DC or San Francisco, CA

• Activist Program Officer – apply today, Dec. 31
• Foundation Relations Manager
• Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Organizational Programs

12-16) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Communications & Marketing Manager, Business School
• Associate Director, Affinity Engagement
• Associate Gift Planning Advisor
• SEO Specialist, School of Public Health – $39k-$53k
• Library Assistant – mid $20k

17) Public Affairs Council – Admin Assistant

18-19) Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights

• Advocacy Officer
• Advocacy Assistant

20) Underwriters Laboratories – Government Affairs Specialist

21) University of Virginia – Video Coordinator, Athletic Dept. – Charlottesville, Va.

22) Well established advocacy lobbying organization with a focus on international affairs – Assistant Project / Production Manager and Senior Project Manager, Live Events – 4 month term – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

Headed out to ring in 2014 tonight?  Please take a quick look at a cautionary tale from last New Year's Eve before you do.  Best wishes for a safe night and a great year ahead from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Executive Position with Local High Profile Athletic Organization Newly Available

Of course, there's some regular turnover (and, this year, frequent turnovers) associated with job #16, but that seems to be par for the course in that profession.

And, of course, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1-9) British Embassy

• Business Development Associate, UK Trade & Investment – temporary, 6-month term – $21/hr – apply by Jan. 5
• Mailroom Manager, Defence Staff – $44k – British nationals only – apply by Jan. 6
• Congressional Advisor – $58K – apply by Jan. 8
• Assistant to the Military Attache – $38k – apply by Jan. 12
• Personal Assistant to the Ambassador – $38k – apply by Jan. 12
• Marketing Associate, UK Trade & Investment – $47k – New York – apply by Dec. 31
• Press & Public Affairs Assistant – $35k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Jan. 5
• Entry Clearance Officer – $47k – New York – apply by Jan. 10
• Entry Clearance Assistant – $35k – New York – apply by Jan. 10
• you’re master of this domain as Gardener for the Brits – $29k – apply by Jan. 12

10-11) George Washington University

• Senior Vice President of Development
• Senior Vice President of Development, Schools/Units

12-15) United Nations Foundation

• Director, Energy & Women’s Health – apply by Jan. 6
• Senior Producer, Digital Media – apply by Jan. 15
• Associate Producer, Digital Media – apply by Jan. 15
• Internships – various disciplines available – apply by Dec. 31

16) Washington Redskins – Head Coach – attractive salary likely, must work weekends, job security uncertain

17) American Councils for International Education – Communications & Marketing Intern – see also main career page

18-19) American Institute of Architects

• Director, Digital Marketing Strategy
• Creative Director

20) Congressional Budget Office – Intern, State & Local Cost Estimates – $17-$23/hr – job ID: 14-09 – apply by Jan. 13

21) Dept. of the Navy – Marketing Assistant – $12-$16/hr – supporting Fleet & Family Readiness programs – job ID: M-07413 – Patuxent River NAS, MD – apply by Jan. 8

22) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria – Operations Intern

23-24) Smith Bucklin

• Marketing Communications Coordinator
• Marketing & Events Associate with their Courtesy Associates affiliate

25) State Dept. – Visual Information Specialist/Art Director for State Magazine – $62k-$97k – job ID: HR-2014-0003 – apply by Jan. 1

26) ZocDoc – Writer/Blogger – health & wellness focus

27-28) American Academy of Dermatology

• Manager, Congressional Policy
• Assistant Director, Practice Advocacy

29-31) ConnellyWorks

• Account Manager
• Account Exec
• Content Manager (scroll down)

32) GYMR Public Relations – Senior Account Exec

33) International Justice Mission – Director of Global Public Relations

34) LeadingAge – Director of Member Advocacy – see also main career page

35) Maryland Energy Administration – Communications Manager (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD

36) Mystery nonprofit – Social Media & Communications Assistant – $35k-$40k – search managed by Randstad

37) Mystery nonprofit focused on public health issues – PR Writer – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

38) St. Paul’s, Piney Parrish – Admin Assistant – part-time – Waldorf, MD

39-40) Washington, DC Economic Partnership

• Admin Assistant
• Communications & Marketing Intern (scroll down)

– more to come OK, we're done –

Hit Send, then Hit the Bar

HR majordomos around town have kindly omitted Jan. 1 & 2 as application deadlines (at least for those found in the DCPA+CJ universe) among previously noted opportunities closing next week, so go ahead and have that third glass of Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru NV as the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31; funny hat optional.

Office of Management & Budget

• Policy Analyst – $51k-$97k – job ID: OMB-14-03-CMJ-DE – Dec. 30
• Policy Analyst – $51k-$67k – for recent graduates – job ID: OMB-14-04-CMJ-RG – Dec. 30

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Engagement Manager – 6 month term –

Kellogg Company – Senior Director, Government Relations – Dec. 31

League of Conservation Voters

• Development Assistant – Dec. 31
• Targeting & Data Director – Dec. 31
• Conservation Mentor – contract status – Dec. 31
• Field Organizer, Sportsmen Focus – Boise, ID – Dec. 31

Smithsonian Institution – Senior Director, Planned Giving (pdf) – Dec. 31 

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

• NYC Associate Director of Philanthropy for Latin America (41667) – Spanish & Portuguese language skills required – New York – Dec. 31
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (41639) – $63k-$89k – Atlanta, GA – Jan. 3

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Outreach Database Specialist – Annapolis, MD – Jan. 3

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

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – Jan. 3

Marymount University – Study Abroad Coordinator – Jan. 3

USAction – National Campaigns Associate – Jan. 3

ACLU of New Jersey – Development Officer – Newark, NJ – Jan. 4 

Council of State Governments – Public Affairs Manager – New York – Jan. 4

International Association for K-12 Online Learning – State Policy Director (pdf) – Jan. 5

Rockville, Beltsville, Hong Kong & Mount Vernon

... all places we've been, and all places where you might end up whiling away your workday if something listed below works out for you.

We have it on good authority that Van Eperan & Company is still in search mode for Intern (scroll down) candidates for the Winter term – must be available at least 3 days a week; Rockville location.

Landsdowne, Va. is where you’ll hang your hat as an Intern with ProActive Communications – some compensation may be available for those of you not earning academic credits for your intern soujourn.

Even farther afield is this San Francisco-based Communications Assistant opportunity with clean energy advocate NextGen Climate Action

Opportunities with worldwide women-empowerment group Vital Voices Global Partnership:

• Director, Economic Empowerment
• Regional Program Manager, Middle East & North Africa – DC-based – fluency in Arabic sought
• Internships (scroll down)

International & plus-sized (2,000+ lawyers) law firm K&L Gates seeks Government Affairs Specialist – ideal candidate ideal candidate will combine Hill experience and knowledge of defense, foreign affairs, homeland security, immigration, and labor issues.

Solar energy provider Sun Edison seeks Director of Government Affairs, Southeast Region with 5-10 years experience working for an energy company, advocacy organization, renewable company, renewable trade association or similar – Beltsville, MD location – see main career page here

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate/Staff Writer, Stateline
• Senior Associate, Digital/Social Media
• Senior Associate, Digital/Newsletters
• Senior Associate, International Environmental Policy
• Director, Protecting Ocean Life on the High Seas

Families Against Mandatory Minimums, a group surely cheered by this fresh opinion, seeks Communications Director

League of Conservation Voters

• Development Assistant – apply by Dec. 31
• Targeting & Data Director – apply by Dec. 31
• Conservation Mentor – contract status – apply by Dec. 31
• Grants Operations & Events Manager – apply by Jan. 9
• Land Conservation Fellow – apply by Jan. 10
• Field Organizer, Sportsmen Focus – Boise, ID – apply by Dec. 31

Proctor & Gamble – Government Relations Administrator (search DC location or job # LGL00000400) seeking candidates with 1-4 years of admin experience, preferably on Capitol Hill, in a trade association or with government relations

New since just last week at Atlantic Media:

• Communications Director
• Strategic Research Analyst, Best Practices
• Assistant to the President, Government Executive Group
• Social Media Editor
• Writer/Producer for the Atlantic.com Events Channel
• Video Producer – part-time

The Communitarian Network is seeking a part-time Communications Associate to assist in media strategy, outreach and office supervision – ideal for a graduate student seeking part-time, substantive employment – apply by Jan. 6

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

• Cause Marketing & Sponsorship Director (12457004)
• Manager, Advocacy & Outreach (12456985) – Houston or Austin, TX
• State Director (12456993) – Concord, NH

Chinese telecom giant Huawei seeks Senior Manager, Global Media Affairs with at least 10 years experience in well-known international companies as a media affairs senior manager or consultant, as well as the ability to develop relationships with leading influential media outlets - DC, New York, London or Hong Kong

Global Impact

• Senior Director, Fundraising & Campaign Engagement
• Associate, Charity Partnerships & Outreach

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – Social Media Specialist – seeking candidates with 2-3 years developing & implementing social media, email, & mobile messaging campaigns, ideally for political or advocacy organizations.

American Farmland Trust

• Director of Development, East Coast – significant travel required
• Development & Fundraising Intern and Marketing & Communications Intern

Director, Foundation Relations (pdf) is the latest fundraising opportunity available with the Smithsonian Institution – apply by Jan. 24

Environmental Defense Fund

• Digital Project Manager
• Prospect Research Associate – New York
• Development Coordinator – San Francisco, CA
• Communications Intern and Communications Intern focusing on Mississippi River Delta restoration – both DC-based
• Climate Policy Intern – San Francisco, CA

American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Admin Assistant – supporting the marketing, creative & events unit

American Red Cross

• Associate, Consumer Fundraising Integration
• Senior Manager, Consumer Fundraising Integration
• Director, Corporate & Foundation Programs

… and, finally: scroll down for assorted food service, mailroom and retail opportunities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Best wishes for lovely last-of-2013 weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

'Twas the Afternoon After Christmas ....

We are belatedly back with a just-the-jobs Thursday set; more tomorrow (publishing around noon).

12/26 mid-afternoon update: we just stumbled onto this closing today (@ 11:59 pm) Manager, Development & Public Policy opportunity with Chevron.

1-2) Brookings Institution

• Admin Assistant, Communications
• Research Assistant/Analyst supporting the Center for Universal Education – low to mid $40k

3-5) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

• Engagement Manager – 6 month term – apply by Dec. 31
• Research Scholar, Energy & Climate Program – apply by Jan. 6
• Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship – apply by Jan. 10

6-9) Center for Global Development

• Media Relations Coordinator
• Policy Outreach Assistant
• Forest & Climate Program Assistant
• Research Assistant, Natural Resource Management

10) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Outreach Database Specialist – Annapolis, MD – apply by Jan. 3

11) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Internships

12) Consumer Healthcare Products Association – Manager, Communications

13) Corporation for Supportive Housing – Director of Federal Policy (pdf)

14) Emergency Nurses Association – Chief Development Officer

15-17) International Center for Research on Women – see also main career page here

• Communications Specialist
• Development Assistant
• Fundraising Campaign & Events Intern

18) Environmental Investigation Agency – Press Officer – apply by Jan. 24

19-20) Guidestar

• Development Director
• PR Intern

21) Institute of Medicine – Communications/Media Specialist

22) Internews – Vice President of Global Development

23) The Knowland Group – Telephone Research Associate (search research analysis team category) – Salisbury, MD

24) Library of Congress – Law Librarian – $62k-$81k – job ID: 130147 – apply by Jan. 13

25) Motion Picture Association of America – Press Intern

26) National Counterterrorism Center/Office of the Director of National Intelligence – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: 18903 – open to current civilian federal government employees only – apply by Jan. 10

27-28) Open Society Institute

• Content Strategist – New York – apply by Jan. 10
• Advocacy Officer – London, UK – apply by Jan. 15

29-31) Share Our Strength

• Communications Coordinator
• Grants Assistant
• Receptionist

32) Sona Creamery – Communications Intern – $8/hr

33) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Executive Assistant

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 Chapter – Communications Coordinator – Timonium, MD – Dec. 23
 
Agency for International Development – Communications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0056-ASH – Dec. 24

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

Active Minds, Inc. – Communications Coordinator – Dec. 27

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

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

Trout Unlimited – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – Dec. 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 Action – Communications Assistant – San Francisco, CA

ProActive Communications – Interns

Van Eperan & Company – Winter 2014 Digital Media and Communications Internship (scroll down)

Alternative House – Communications Specialist – part-time

American Heritage Foundation

• Director of Development/Grant Writer – part-time, contract status
• Research Assistant posts and Proofreader/Copy Editor also noted

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Development Director

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

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

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

• Coordinator, Office of the President (41625) – search extended to Dec. 27
• Development Planning Specialist (41602) – search extended to Dec. 27
• Corporate Partnerships Marketing Manager (41731) – apply by Jan 17
• Caribbean Campaign Manager (41746) – Coral Gables, FL – apply by Jan. 24
• Philanthropy Coordinator (41747) – Honolulu, HI – apply by Jan. 30
• Director of External Affairs, Asia/Pacific (41601) – location flexible in Asia/Pacific region search extended to Jan. 30

Wrapping Up

We finish this abbreviated week in (mostly) just-the-jobs mode, along with some great submissions/tips at the top.  This is probably it for new material until after Christmas; we hope your holiday is happy, healthy and hopeful for a great year ahead.

1) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine seeks Government Affairs Manager who is passionate about PCRM's mission to advance the field of preventive medicine, plant-based nutrition, and ethical research/animal welfare; Hill experience a plus.

2) The Howard Hughes Medical Institute seeks a Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist to help promote their Janelia Farm research center in Ashburn, Va. – your 7-12 years of practical and relevant experience should demonstrate intellectual depth, maturity, confidence, and the ability to work effectively & build consensus in a team environment with diverse and exacting stakeholders.

3) The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance seeks Manager of Communications position with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position including writing, editing, print and digital publication development, communications planning, public/media relations and social media management – apply by Jan. 10

4-5) The Obesity Society

• Communications Coordinator – strongest candidates will have experience in media relations, website management, marketing and advertising, graphic design and event/meeting planning.
• Senior Director of Scientific Meetings – ideal candidate will be a creative, organized, self-motivated, strategic thinker who is highly experienced in meeting planning.

6) American University – Events Manager, School of International Service – low to mid $40k – apply by Jan. 31

7) Baltimore Washington Medical Center – Director of Planning, Marketing & Communications – Glen Burnie, MD

8) Boeing – Government Relations Specialist

9-10) Credit Union National Association – see also main career page

• Communications Executive
• Assistant to the Online Editor – Madison, WI

11) Land Trust Alliance – Government Affairs Intern

12) Mystery employer – Senior Media Relations Specialist – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Profiles Placement

13-19) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Associate Director, Production (41696) – apply by Jan. 10
• Communications Manager (41703) – Montpelier (?), VT – apply by Jan. 6
• Executive Assistant (41707) – Austin, TX – apply by Jan. 8
• Coast & Ocean Partnership Coordinator (41712) – Darien, GA – apply by Jan. 10
• Director of Philanthropy (41709) – Indianapolis, IN – apply by Jan. 10
• Government Relations Intern (41720) – apply by Jan. 6
• Conservation Campaigns Intern (41701) – $12-14/hr – apply by Jan. 14

20) Onyx Pharmaceuticals – Senior Manager, Government Affairs

21-22) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, American Cities
• Associate, Public Safety Performance Project

23) Ripken Baseball – assorted Internships recently posted including digital marketing, graphics & operations – Aberdeen, MD

24) World Vision – Vice President, Advocacy – apply by Jan. 31

Happy Birthday Keith!

Rock Creek Strategic Marketing seeks Associate, Online Content with at least two years experience with an online program for a government agency, an electoral campaign, or advocacy organization; per main career page, it looks like you’ll be working at client site.

This Manager of Federal Affairs opportunity with the folks who get you out of auto-related jams (and provide other essential support to travelers nationwide) at AAA is DC-based, despite what the listing says – relevant experience with energy, transportation, environmental or automotive issues desired.

Brookings Institution

• Social Media Specialist – we have it on good authority that Brookings is still actively seeking candidates for this previously noted post
• Individual Giving Coordinator
• Associate Director of the Africa Growth Initiative

You may recall an opportunity for a Senior Vice President, Digital (see at right) with a progressive political communications firm we noted a few days back (#6); now the listing has been updated to identify your potential new employer as Mack-Sumner Communications – search managed by Grossman Heinz – apply by Dec. 27

An unnamed non-profit business association working to promote free markets seeks Executive Assistant – search managed by the Center for Shared Services.

Mystery employer described as advancing leadership across careers, cultures and continents by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievement is in search mode for a Program Manager (search DC location) with a broad portfolio, including major event management work – search managed by Genesis Global.

National Indian Health Board – Legislative Assistant/Grassroots Coordinator – at least 3-5 years work experience in legislative affairs, either Hill based or in a corporate/association setting, is desired; health policy experience also sought.

Atlantic Media is seeking a resourceful, ambitious Senior Editor to drive the growth and impact of its new digital magazine, The Atlantic Weekly – and here’s more on that.

Government contractor BRTRC is seeking a results-driven, technology savvy team-oriented Strategic Communications Analyst to provide outstanding strategic communications support to a government client in the DC metro area.

Discovery Communications – Social Media Coordinator – demonstrated passion, engagement, experience & understanding for the social media arena required.

Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, no organization has been more effective in cleaning up our water supply; that’s the self-assessment of the folks at Potomac Riverkeeper, and we have no reason to doubt them – Communications & Membership Coordinator – apply by Jan. 31

Smithsonian Institution

• Senior Director, Planned Giving (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31
• Senior Gift Officer, Institutional Relations – apply by Jan. 10

National Museum of Jewish History – Digital Marketing Associate (pdf) – part-time – New York

Federal Reserve of New York – Communications Associate, Financial Services (search communications / public affairs category or job # 233858) – New York

Novetta Solutions focuses on three core areas: big data analytics, cyber security, and identity intelligence.  Your place in this puzzle (and in Crystal City) would be Social Media Analyst.

These would appear to be new since our late November check-in w/ the Audubon Society:

• Policy Director, Climate Change
• Project Administrator/Specialist, Bird Ecotourism
• Development Manager/Major Gifts Officer and Development Associate/Campaign Coordinator – Chapel Hill, NC
• Public Policy Intern

Here’s a rare (ha!) chance to join the carnivore crew at the American Meat Institute as Legislative/Public Affairs Coordinator – PAC and FEC knowledge/experience a plus.

We also find a fairly fresh Director, Federal Government Relations opportunity with Walmart – relevant experience in (or dealing with) the legislative or executive branch required

Conservative business federation seeks jack-of-all-trades Staff Assistant to support their Congressional Affairs group – $40k - previous Hill job/intern experience particularly sought – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing.

The organizers for progressive change at USAction seek a National Campaigns Associate with at least 3 years experience in an organizational and/or grassroots campaign setting and a commitment to social and economic justice – apply by Jan. 3

The educators for liberty and savers of Western civilization at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute have enlisted our friends at Talent Market in their search for a Vice President/Director of Development – Wilmington, DE

DHS/ Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-959637-TFM – apply by Dec. 20

The big brains at the Society for Neuroscience seeks a Writer/Editor with a background in online news content with an interest in science-related issues.

National Disability Rights Network – Publications & Communications Specialist (pdf) – strong writing & editing skills sought, as well as experience in newsletter layout & design – apply by Jan. 13

Capitol Hill

• Senior Republican – Press Secretary
• Ohio Republican – Press Assistant
• Freshman Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) – Communications Director
• Mystery Democrat – Press Secretary
• Office of the Clerk – Public Information Specialist – $53k – apply by Dec. 27
• Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA) – Intern
• Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) – Intern
• Congressional Black Caucus – Intern and Communications Intern
• Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) – Intern

This is outside our usual area of focus, but perhaps one of you has the experience living or studying abroad & proficiency in a foreign language that are among the preferred attributes for Study Abroad Coordinator at Arlington’s Marymount University – apply by Jan. 3

This Team Administration Intern opportunity with the futbol folk at DC United sounds like a neat and even sometimes fun opportunity to us – which, of course, probably means it’s actually grueling and soul-defeating.  Good luck either way!

 ... and, finally: Do you like exercise, the Nats and the whole idea of large-headed presidential mascotry?  This would seem to be right up your alley, then.  We’ll take some comp seats for Thursday or Friday vs. the Braves, thanks.

We close by noting an auspicious day for birthday greetings: Dec. 18 is the big day for Keith Richards, Brad Pitt, Steven Spielberg, Joseph Stalin, Franz Ferdinand, Ty Cobb, and the great Fletcher Henderson.  Celebrate with some rare Christmas season brews (and air your grievances) at tonight's observance of Festivus at Rustico in Old Town Alexandria.

Hello Monday!

UPDATE – no new post Tuesday; we're (probably) on an M-W-F publishing schedule this week. 

UPDATE, part 2 – this will be gone by Wednesday, so here you go: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Communications Specialist – $43k-$67k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Dec. 17 (5:00 pm)

And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Director of Government Relations – minimum 10 years related work experience in government relations and political affairs, including five years in managerial capacity; association experience strongly preferred – search managed by Tuft & Associates

The Fund for the Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that broadens, strengthens and unites efforts to reduce the influence of money and special interests over politics and policy making, seeks Intern for term through mid-April.

George Washington University

• Marketing & Communications Manager
• Scheduler for the Provost/EVP for Academic Affairs

The United Nations Foundation has opportunities available for Senior Producer, Digital Media and Associate Producer, Digital Media – Jan. 15 application deadline for both 

Edelman PR – Assistant Account Exec, International Practice – knowledge of international affairs and second language are desired

A minimum of 3 years of experience in politics, grassroots, advocacy and mobilization, along with an understanding of oil and natural gas industry issues, as well as a desire to work in Houston, TX, all merit you for consideration for Manager, External Mobilization for the American Petroleum Institute 

Virginia New Majority seeks Communications Director to help advance a social justice agenda on healthcare, immigration, voting rights & the environment in the Commonwealth – 3-5 years relevant communications experience required.

Society for Human Resource Management – Intern, Media Affairs and Intern, Government Affairs – Summer 2014

HHS/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration – Public Health Analyst – $89k-$115k – job ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DE-14-1005931 – apply by Dec. 20

Senior-level opportunities with Rebuilding Together, a group helping to provide critical repairs and renovations for low-income homeowners across the country:

• Vice President, Communications & Marketing
• Vice President, Development

Active Minds, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help seeking, is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator to join them in Dupont Circle – apply by Dec. 27 – Intern opportunities also noted.

The Walton Family Foundation (as in the Wal-Mart Waltons) seeks Program Director, Environment to lead the development of a forward looking freshwater and marine conservation program – search managed by the Explore Company 

Mississippi Center for Public Policy – Development Director – Jackson, MS – search managed by Talent Market 

Direct Marketing Association – PR/Communications Specialist – proactive press outreach and story pitching to trades, business press & policy writers will http://careercenter.the-dma.org/jobs/5884645?

Mystery employer in the healthcare arena seeks Director, Government Affairs with at least 4-6 years experience in legislative or administrative/regulatory environment at   the state or federal level; JD preferred. 

C2 Technologies – Strategic Communications Specialist – 5+ years of communications experience in an advertising and consulting capacity supporting federal government programs desired 

Poter Novelli – Vice President, Corporate Communications – New York

Tempus Fugit

Time is flyin' for for both Christmas shopping and these these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Center for the Study of Social Policy – Program Analyst (pdf) – Dec. 16

Outdoor Foundation – Director of Development – Dec. 16

Witt/O’Brien’s – Legislative Assistant – see also main website here – Dec. 16

United Nations Foundation

• Private Sector Family Planning Advocacy Consultant – part-time over 18 week term – Dec. 16
• Senior Associate supporting the Nothing but Nets campaign – Dec. 20

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

• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy (41490) – Dec. 16
• Director of Philanthropy (41577) – Jackson, MS – Dec. 16
• Gift Administration Assistant (41670) – Dec. 17
• Development Planning Specialist (41602) – Dec. 20
• Admin Assistant (41644) – Dec. 20
• Donor Relations Manager (41663) – Chicago, IL – Dec. 20

Dept. of the Army – Congressional Analyst – $62k-$116k – job ID: NCHT 13771704 1010565D – Dec. 18 

George Mason University – Director of Leadership Gifts – Dec. 18

University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator, School of Engineering – Dec. 18 

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer – Dec. 18 

Global Policy Solutions – Media Relations Manager – Dec. 20

Institute for Justice

• Director of Communications – Dec. 20
• Communications Coordinator – Dec. 20

Maryland Insurance Administration – Director of Government Relations & Policy Development – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 20

Dept. of Defense – Writer / Reporter/ Photographer for Stars & Stripes Pacific – $40k-$60k – job ID: FENAFFC131009048 – Honolulu, HI – Dec. 20

Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office – Media & Communications Coordinator – $53k – Virginia Beach, Va. – Dec. 20 

Council of State Governments – Program Associate, Law Enforcement – Dec. 21 

Wider Opportunities for Women – President & CEO (pdf) – Dec. 22

Belated, and Brief

We're a little late to the game with this Friday-the-13th set; we'll likely add some more later to atone for our delayed appearance  – OK, we're done

National Association of Health Underwriters – Government Affairs Coordinator – poli-sci or similar degree and an interest in health policy sought

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Associate
• Communications Officer
• Digital Associate

Professional services/government contracting operation SDSE seeks Public Relations & Marketing Support Analyst with experience with large scale energy projects and/or working in military/DoD environment – $65k-$80k – see also main career page

American University

• Public Relations Coordinator
• Director of Planned Giving
• Assistant to the Dean, School of Communications – $21-$23/hr
• Event & Scheduling Coordinator, Business School – $34k-$40k
• Admin Assistant, School of Public Affairs – $28k-$33k

Dept. of the Army – Congressional Analyst – $62k-$116k – job ID: NCHT 13771704 1010565D – apply by Dec. 18

Discovery Communications – Publicist – New York

Advancement Project – Senior Communications Associate – 3-5 years experience in communications required; campaign experience helpful)

New since our recent check-in with the Sierra Club:

• Senior Communications Strategist, Democracy Initiative
• Chapter Campaign and Policy Representative, Beyond Coal – Baltimore, MD
• Deputy Press Secretary, Beyond Coal – Los Angeles, CA

St. John’s College seeks to free men and women from the tyrannies of unexamined opinions and inherited prejudices – Director of Web Initiatives & Social Media – $66k – Annapolis, MD

U.S. Institute for Peace – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Malaria No More

• Press Secretary
• Policy & Advocacy Manager
• Communications Director – New York

American Lung Association – Director of Advocacy, Healthy Air Campaign – seeking candidates with 6-8 years of experience as a Hill staffer, grassroots organizer, legislative representative or related position in a voluntary health organization, non-profit group, professional society or government agency. 

Christian relief and development organization World Hope International seeks Donor Care/Gift Processing Specialist – Metro-convenient Old Town Alexandria location

Association of Public Health Laboratories – Associate Specialist, Communications – writing, proofing and copy editing skills required; familiarity with SharePoint, social media applications, InDesign and Photoshop preferred. 

Foreign policy think tank with focus on security, counter-terrorism, the Middle East, and South Asia seeks Intern to support development activities.

National Fish & Wildlife Federation – Manager, Federal Relations – experience working directly with a federal agency, particularly a natural resources agency, is preferred. 

… and finally, it’s dateline: Honolulu, HI for one lucky aspirant to this Writer / Reporter/ Photographer posting for the Dept. of Defense and Stars & Stripes Pacific – $40k-$60k – job ID: FENAFFC131009048 – apply by Dec. 20

… and finally, part 2: your friends will surely delight in giving you a Gavin McLeod photo with a congratulatory message if you are selected to come on board as Manager, Public Affairs for the Cruise Lines International Association.   We like to think that some fun travel opportunities are part of the package here.

 Best wishes for a Friday free of misfires and a great weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Liberty, Community, Mystery & Opportunity

1) The defenders of all faiths at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty seek an Assistant Director of Communications – in addition to the requisite communications/media relations skills for the post, a law degree would also look good on your resume.

2) Independent Sector, a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations & corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world, seeks a Director of Marketing with a minimum of 8 years of related experience in (or working with) a membership organization.  And, their extensive membership list makes for a good job-search resource in the nonprofit arena.

3-4) ActionAid USA

• Director of Communications – apply by Jan. 6
• Policy Intern – apply by Dec. 31

5) Agency for International Development – Communications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0056-ASH – apply by Dec. 24

6) American Association of Family Physicians – Grassroots E-Advocacy Specialist

7-9) American Heart Association

• Associate Manager, Grassroots Campaigns
• Associate Manager, Grassroots Digital Engagement – DC or Dallas, TX
• Advocacy Intern

10) American Medical Informatics Association – Public Policy Specialist

11-12) American Political Science Association

• Editorial Assistant for PS: Political Science & Politics
• Interns

13) Annie E. Casey Foundation – Senior Communications Associate – Baltimore, MD

14-15) Arthritis Foundation

• Associate Director, Advocacy – apply by Jan. 15
• Manager, State Government Affairs – apply by Jan. 15

16-17) Axiom Resource Management

• Congressional Liaison – supporting the Defense Healthcare Management System Program Executive Office
• Writer (scroll down)

18) Baltimore City Community College – Vice President of Institutional Advancement (pdf) – $114k – Baltimore, MD

19) Brookings Institution – Assistant Director for the Saban Center on Middle East Policy – high $50k

20) Burson Marsteller – Chief Executive, Public Affairs & Crisis

21-22) Civil War Trust

• Executive Assistant – $50k-$60k
• Project Associate (scroll down)Policy Intern (scroll down)

23) Comcast – Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs – Indianapolis, IN

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

25) Food & Drug Administration – Associate Commissioner for Legislation – $119k-$179k – job ID: HHS-FDA-ES-14-1004937 – apply by Jan. 9

26) GEICO – Communications Specialist/Content Writer (use advanced search and Chevy Chase, MD location or job ID 3283)

27-29) Georgetown University

• Web & Print Graphic Designer
• Events Coordinator, GU Medical Center
• Special Projects Coordinator, Business School

30) Global Communities – Media Officer

31) GOP fundraising organization – Client Telephone Representative

32) Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society – Senior Director, Federal Affairs

33) Interfaith Works – Director of Community Engagement & Development (pdf)

34) International Association for K-12 Online Learning – State Policy Director (pdf) – apply by Jan. 5

35) Internet Society – Senior Manager, Media Relations

36-37) Johns Hopkins Medicine – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Media Relations Representative – Baltimore, MD
• Communications Specialist

38-43) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Associate Director of Public Affairs, School of Public Health – $45k-$62k
• Director, Communications & Marketing, School of Nursing
• Special Events Coordinator – $34k-$47k 
• Communications Specialist, School of Medicine – part-time – $13-$18/hr
• Capital Campaign Director
• Executive & Development Assistant

44) Ketchum – Receptionist – New York

45) LM&O Advertising – Social Media Brand Manager

46) Mystery employer – Social Media Associate – $32k

47) Mystery employer – Communications Coordinator – $50k-$65k – contract-to-perm – search managed by Aerotek

48) National Association of Manufacturers – Website Manager

49) National Association of Realtors – RPAC Major Investor Fundraising Representative

50-51) National Iranian American Council

• New Media Director – fluency in Persian preferred
• Intern (scroll down)

52-56) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Development Planning Specialist (41602) – search extended to Dec. 20
• Admin Assistant (41644) – apply by Dec. 20
• Legal Information Coordinator (41683) – $48k – apply by Jan. 10
• Philanthropy & Operations Assistant (41678) - $33k – Wilmington, DE – apply by Jan. 6
• Intern, External Affairs (41682) – apply by Dec. 31

57) Opportunity Nation – Coalition & Grassroots Manager

58) PBS – Project Assistant, Corporate Communications – temporary through June 2014

59) Stratford University – Social Media Manager

60-64) Wilderness Society

• Communications Manager, Wildlands Campaign
• Land and Water Conservation Fund Campaign Coordinator – one year term
• National Monuments Campaign Representative
• Philanthropy Officer – San Francisco, CA
• Internships (scroll down)

Here's Some Jobs (and Internships)

This Corporate Communications Program Coordinator opportunity with the American Society of Clinical Oncology is new since our recent communications-focused special edition – experience w/ content management systems, Photoshop and social media applications particularly sought. 

Fannie Mae – Editor (search communications & public relations category or req ID: 3713) – previous experience working as a newsroom editor in a newsroom or in similar corporate communications capacity is required.

Fleishman Hillard – Account Director, Public Affairs – 5-10 years overall experience required, community relations experience desired, understanding of civil engineering projects (roads, tunnels, bridges, etc.) a plus

Charles Koch Institute

• Director of Policy & Research
• Program Assistant, External Relations
• Editorial & Research Fellow
• more available, including Internships

Human Rights Watch – Development Officer – minimum 3-5 years of fundraising experience should include work in coordinating large-scale events – New York – apply by Dec. 13

Adventist Health Care – Manager, Marketing & Public Relations (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job # 308063) – supports all marketing, PR, media relations and internal communications initiatives for Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

Institute for Policy Studies

• Communications Manager – apply by Jan. 9
• Development Associate (scroll down) – apply by Jan 15
• Internships (scroll down)

Guidestar works to advance transparency in the world of charitable giving – your place in this Williamsburg, Va.-based organization would be Development Director or Public Relations Intern. 

American Cancer Society

• Specialist, Distinguished Events – Richmond, Va.
• Specialist, Relay for Life/fundraising – Lynchburg, Va.

National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Conference & Events Intern

National PTA – Web Content Intern

Back at It

Just-the-jobs style (mostly) today as we get back underway from snow DC.

1) The Dept. of Health & Human Services seeks a Press Intern to join their Affordable Care Act public affairs team – part- and full-time applicants will be considered for this no-doubt-challenging opportunity – apply by Dec. 16

2) Digital agency Engage is looking for a mid-level Social Strategist that can deliver superior client service and craft out-of-the-box, innovative digital strategies – 2-5 years full-time work experience (excluding internships) in digital media is requirement #1

3-4) Design-centric opportunities with the Office of Communications at the University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Senior Multimedia Producer – $50k-$75k – 7+ years of experience in multimedia or a combination of multimedia experience and relevant education desired
• Senior Designer – $50k-$75k – 7+ years of relevant experience in graphic design for print, electronic and mobile sought

5) High-profile GOP committee seeks talented Video & Graphic Design Staffer with a minimum of three to four years experience in graphic design and video production; proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software, is required.

6) Progressive political communications firm is currently searching for a Senior Vice President, Digital (scroll down, see right) to lead their digital portfolio and design and manage online campaigns for its clients – 5-7 years of relevant experience & a keen understanding of the role digital technology plays in political campaigns and progressive unions and institutions – search managed by Grossman Heinz – apply by Dec. 27

7) The Hatcher Group seeks a Public Affairs Intern to join them in Annapolis, MD, starting in January –strong writing, editing, research and computer skills required; familiarity with nonprofit organizations and/or environmental policy a plus.

8) United Nations Foundation – Senior Associate supporting the Nothing but Nets campaign – apply by Dec. 20

9-10) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Legislative Coordinator
• Assistant Director of Grassroots Advocacy (scroll down)

11) American Health Information Management Association – Senior Director, Federal Relations

12) American Jewish Council – Assistant Regional Manager

13) American Society for Nutrition – Communications & Membership Intern – $9-$11/hr

14) BP – Manager, Regulatory Policy & Programs (search communications & external affairs category or req ID 50954BR) –  apply by Dec. 11

15-16) Center for Effective Government

• Social Media Associate
• Webmaster & Graphic Designer

17) Child Life Council – Director of Development

18) The Fairness Center – General Counsel – Harrisburg or Philadelphia, PA – search managed by Talent Market

19) Faster Cures – Intern

20) Food Marketing Institute – Manager, Member & Digital Communications

21-26) George Washington University

• Writer & Content Coordinator, Law School Communications
• Marketing & Media Specialist, Executive and Professional Education Program – apply by Dec. 13
• Assistant Director of Alumni Web & Online Communications
• Managing Editor for GW Magazine
• Artist Relations Liaison. Lisner Auditorium – apply by Dec. 14
• Assistant Director, Athletics Branding & Graphic Design

27) Greenpeace – Foundation Relations Manager

28) Healthcare-focused research & advisory group – Healthcare Policy Analyst

29) Lowe’s – Government Affairs Manager – Charlotte, NC

30) Israel on Campus Coalition – Director of Communications

31-33) Milken Institute/Center for Financial Markets

• Executive Assistant/Office Manager
• Senior Program Associate
• Director of Event Programming – Santa Monica, CA

34) Mystery international think tank – Intern

35-37) NARAL Pro-Choice America

• Digital Director
• Associate Director of Foundation Relations & Development Communications
• Communications Intern

38) Novo Nordisk – Manager, State Public Policy

39-40) Office of Management & Budget

• Policy Analyst – $51k-$97k – job ID: OMB-14-03-CMJ-DE – apply by Dec. 30
• Policy Analyst – $51k-$67k – for recent graduates – job ID: OMB-14-04-CMJ-RG – apply by Dec. 30

41) Open Technology Institute – Senior Policy Counsel for Surveillance & Security

42) Outdoor Foundation – Director of Development – apply by Dec. 16

43) Planet Aid – Development Manager – Elkridge, MD

44) PriceWaterhouseCoopers – Director of Public Policy