Monday, February 24, 2014

This Week, We'll Make It Simple for You (or rather, for us)

Just-the-jobs style this week, and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) Advanced Medical Technology Association Vice President, Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page

2) Alliance for Natural HealthDirector of Policy & Outreach – Bethesda, MD or Atlanta, GA

3) Animal Agricultural AllianceInternships (scroll down just a little to find)

4) ASAEManager, Social Communications & Strategy

5) Blue Cross/Blue Shield AssociationDirector, Media Relations

6) British EmbassyEntry Clearance Assistant – temporary – $17/hr – New York

7) Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkOnline Organizer

8-9) City Parks Alliance
10-12) Credit Union National Association
13) CVS/CaremarkHead of Federal Government Affairs

14-15) Daughters of the American Revolution
16) Dept. of Health & Human ServicesSupervisory Communications Manager – $124k-$157k – job ID: HHS-ONC- DE-14-1049677 – apply by Feb. 27

17-20) Edelman PR
21-23) Emily’s List
24-25) George Washington University
26) Humanities Council of Washington, DCCommunications & Marketing Coordinator/Consultant – Mar.-Oct. term – $20-$25/hr – apply by Mar. 7

27) Jack Kent Cooke FoundationSummer Assistant opportunities – $11/hr

28) NASAMedia Relations Specialist – $75k-$116k – job ID: HQ14B0024 – apply today, Feb. 24

29-30) The National Academies (of Science & Technology, plus the Institute of Medicine)
31) National Association of CountiesAssociate Legislative Director for Public Lands

32-33) National Business Aviation Association
34) National Children’s AllianceDevelopment Assistant

35-36) National Endowment for Democracy
37) Obsidian AnalysisCommunications Specialist

38) Politico Media Coordinator

39) Prudential Vice President, Policy Development Government Affairs (search external affairs category or job # EXT0000C) – Newark, NJ

40-42) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Princeton, NJ
43) Small public affairs/PR firmSenior Account Exec

44-45) SOS Children’s Villages USA
46) State Dept.Writer/Editor – $89k-$116k – job ID: DS-2014-0131 – apply by Mar. 7

47) U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: 14-1182-HQ-TE-D – apply by Mar. 4

48) VirtuDigital Marketing Manager

49) Winston-Salem FoundationProgram Officer – Winston-Salem, NC – apply by Mar. 7

50) Young America’s FoundationDirector, Alumni Relations

51)… and, finally: spring training is in full swing for your Washington Nationals; celebrate by checking out some sales/marketing & stadium experience jobs & internships.

2 comments:

  1. Americans for Campaign Reform - Director of Media/Communications

    Americans for Campaign Reform (“ACR”), a national, bipartisan, nonprofit organization committed to the imperative of enactment of voluntary public funding of Congressional and Presidential elections, seeks a Director of Media/Communications to join their team.
    ACR was founded in 2003 on the belief that special interest political money cripples our Democracy and puts America’s greatness in peril. ACR’s bipartisan reach and appeal underscore its strength; its focus on working to enact voluntary small donor public financing of federal elections is its hallmark. ACR is allied with organizations across the political spectrum, educates the public and rallies support for voluntary public funding for all federal elections.

    Director of Media/Communications Position:

    Americans for Campaign Reform’s Director of Media/Communications will be responsible for managing and directing internal and external communications. S/he will set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate ACR’s mission. S/he will also be the media contact for the organization.

    The Director of Media/Communications will work closely with ACR’s President, Director of Development, and its external marketing partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

    Responsibilities:

    Work with marketing partner to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan.

    Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate.

    Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.

    Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and ACR’s website.

    Coordinate webpage maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly.

    Manage and maintain positive relationships with media contacts; create earned media.

    Qualifications:

    Americans for Campaign Reform is seeking an accomplished Director of Media/Communications who has at least 5 years of communications experience, ideally in an “in-house” role within a nonprofit or policy-oriented entity, and covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and donor communications. The ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels is critical.

    Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies.

    Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.

    A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently.
    High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels.

    Knowledge of and passion for ACR’s mission.

    A strong background in or knowledge of political science.

    Bachelors degree in journalism, political science, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field desirable.

    Compensation:
    This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Opportunity to play a central role on an enthusiastic team working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

    Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to barbara@acrreform.org. Please refer to Director of Media/Communications in the subject line.

    ACR is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    For more, visit acrreform.org

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  2. Americans for Campaign Reform - Director of Development

    Americans for Campaign Reform(“ACR”), a national, bipartisan, nonprofit organization committed to the imperative of the enactment of voluntary public funding of Congressional and Presidential elections, seeks a Director of Development to join an agile and dynamic team. We are working aggressively toward adoption of reform we believe to be the most important public policy issue facing our country. Our new Director of Development will help us expand and better leverage ACR’s assets, and lift our visibility toward higher mission impact.

    ACR was founded in 2003 on the belief that special interest political money cripples our democracy and puts America’s greatness in peril. ACR’s bipartisan reach and appeal underscore its strength; its focus on working to enact voluntary small donor public financing of federal elections is its hallmark. ACR is allied with organizations across the political spectrum; and educates the public & rallies support for voluntary public funding for all federal elections.

    Director of Development will be responsible for managing the design, planning, and execution of fundraising and development activities.

    Ideal candidate will take on the following:
    • Build ACR donor base and pipeline of prospects by crafting and implementing annual and long-range comprehensive development strategies to raise funds from foundations& institutional donors, large gifts from individuals as well as a grassroots small donor campaign.
    • Leading and collaborating closely with board member fundraising activities.
    • Work with President/CEO & new media/communications & marketing staff to develop strategic and innovative proposals to increase our capacity & serve our mission.
    • Create a compelling donor communication/recognition program
    • Manage development infrastructure & systems, e.g. integrated digital record-keeping, reporting, budgeting, research, etc.
    • Work with leadership to build measurement and evaluation into programmatic work and build programmatic outcomes into funding cases for support.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Commitment to ACR’s mission and values to build and maintain a healthy and just democracy.
    • At least three years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in activities to coordinate, attract, and close major funding support for a non-profit, including face-to-face solicitation of major gifts with foundations and high-net worth individuals.
    • Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets.
    • Proven track record cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding small donor constituencies.
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
    • Ease relating to influential, well-known individuals and high-dollar donors.
    • Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, and to handle sensitive and proprietary financial information.
    • High energy, goal-directed, task-driven relationship-builder.
    • Excellent analytical skills, organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail.
    • Computer proficiency in Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Office, knowledge of and demonstrable proficiency with donor management and research databases.
    • Bachelors degree.
    • Flexibility to travel on occasion.

    This is a full-time paid position. Competitive salary/benefits; salary commensurate with experience.

    Interested candidates should email a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualification for the position and resume to Barbara@ACRReform.org. Please refer to Director of Development in the subject line.

    ACR is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring & dedicated to diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
    For more visit: acrreform.org.

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