Wednesday

We've been particularly blocked for clever titles lately; today is obviously no exception.

The National Venture Capital Association seeks to invest in a Manager of Communications with 3-5 years experience, ideally in communications and/or media relations; Capitol Hill background strongly desired but not required.

CGI – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Content Manager – SECRET-level clearance a must

The Jewish Institute of National Security Affairs seeks National Outreach Associate for broad portfolio of responsibilities including event planning/management

Food Safety Inspection Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$116k – jpb ID: W-ECIMS- 2014-0003 – apply today, Mar. 26

Entertainment Software Association – Associate Director, State Government Affairs – seeking candidates with the gravitas/credibility required to to testify before state and local legislative bodies & proficiency with drafting legislative reports on complex issues

Natural Resources Defense Council – Legislative Advocate – Hill experience sought, preferably with strong emphasis on environmental issues, or significant experience in other positions that involve working closely with Congress.

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights

• Program Coordinator for the Compass Conference
• Staff Writer – French, Spanish or Italian language skills appreciated

Twitter – Manager, Public Policy – personal initiative, comprehension, judgment, fortitude, and the ability to think tactically & strategically are valued

We usually save the American University finds for Friday, but we won’t make you wait for this fresh Director of Communications & Outreach post for AU’s College of Arts & Sciences

International Rescue Committee

• Policy & Advocacy Officer – temporary position
• Policy & Advocacy Intern

The Conafay Group works with life science companies and organizations to develop and implement government funding and public policy strategies; your place in this undertaking would be as Senior Government Relations Account Manager – high-level life sciences, medical or public health background required; familiarity with DoD extramural medical research programs a plus.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) – Intern
• Senior California Democrat – Intern
• Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) – Intern
• NY Freshman Democrat – Intern
• Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) – Intern
• Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill) – Intern

Here is a very fresh Senior Media Relations Specialist post with the International Food Policy Research Institute – seeking candidates with 7 years’ experience in media relations, preferably within an international organization, or equivalent international journalism experience

Mystery Arlington-based food advocacy group seeks Manager of Member & Digital Communications – compensation up to $70k; duration noted as possible full time – search managed by Creative Circle

American Public Health Association – deadlines noted are for 5:00 pm sharp

• Public Affairs Coordinator – low $40k – apply by Apr. 4
• Junior Associate Production Editor – $40k-$45k – apply by Apr. 4

Finn Partners – Digital & Social Media Analyst – thorough understanding of data mining, testing, experimentation, measurement, and web/social media/ marketing analytics required

The Town of Vienna seeks Public Information Officer with at least four years full time marketing, media relations, organizational communications or closely related experience – $59k-$97k – apply by Apr. 4

University of Virginia – Freedom of Information Act Officer – $51k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va.

... and speaking of good old UVa., if you're planning on attending the UVa. Club of Washington's career fair this evening in Falls Church, please stop by and say hello.  We'll be there to answer questions and provide encouragement (or discouragement, where applicable) on hunting PR/public affairs jobs.  You're also free to ask us about the wisdom of purchasing 180 year old wooden houses (in a nutshell: don't).