Monday, June 30, 2014

Short Week, Just Jobs

Hello Monday.  Please note that there a lot of deadline-today listings on our roster of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll be in (mostly) just-the-jobs mode for this abbreviated work week.
 
1) The Pew Research Center is seeks a Communications Associate with 5 years of relevant experience in external relations, including media relations and events for work including support of the Religion & Public Life project.

2) Stand for Children, a groups working to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education, are seeking a Regional Digital Strategist to join them in Boston, MA or Chicago, IL; strong understanding of email action campaigns and writing for emails particularly sought.

3-4) Fast-growing digital agency Social Driver continues to ramp up, and sends along these opportunities deemed excellent for ambitious types looking to make their mark in the PR/digital arena (scroll to find) – or just check out their company blog for illumination/inspiration.
5) Baltimore’s Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church seeks part-time Communications Manager – duties include social media and leading web redesign – graphic design skills a plus – apply by July 25

6) The Food Research and Action Center seeks a talented and experienced Communications Director with a minimum 10 years of experience in communications; background in non-profit, government or policy work strongly preferred, as is a commitment to social justice.

7) Airline Owners & Pilots Association – Admin Assistant, Communications – Frederick, MD

8) American Cancer Society – Coordinator, Division Office & Event Support positions available in Newport News, Lynchburg, & Glen Allen, Va., as well as Cumberland & Baltimore, MD

9) American Council on Education – Policy Analyst

10) American Gastroenterological Association – Coordinator, Public Policy

11) Body Conscious Beauty – PR/Media Relations Intern

12-18) British Embassy
19) Calvert County – Public Information Specialist, Economic Development – $51k-$76k – Prince Frederick, MD – apply by July 16

20) Census Bureau – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: PIO-2014-0002 – apply by July 8

21) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $34-$54k – for recent graduates/multiple posts available – job ID: CMS-OOM-RG-14-1150021 – apply by July 2

22) Council for a Strong America – Deputy Director, Federal Policy

23) Dept. of Labor – Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-OPA-169 – apply by July 10

24) Embassy of the Republic of Korea – Commerce & Energy Researcher – fluency in Korean required – apply by July 11

25) Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Center for Tobacco Products – $75k-$116k – job ID: FDA-CTP-14-DE-1140952SL – apply by July 7

26) George Washington University – Senior Managing Editor for GW Today

27) IMRE PR – Internships, Fall 2014 (scroll down) – Baltimore, MD & Los Angeles, CA

28) International Franchise Association – Coordinator of Communications & Marketing

29) Johns Hopkins University – Communications/Web Coordinator supporting the School of Advanced International Studies – DC-based

30) Ketchum – Office Director

31) Longwood University – Assistant Vice President for Athletic Communications (pdf) – Farmville, Va.

32) Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless – Director of Development & Communications

33) Mystery Old Town-based military aviation government contractor – Admin Assistant

34) National Building Museum – Interns, Fall 2014 – apply by July 21

35) NiSource – Manager, Federal Government Affairs

36) Opower – Vice President, Corporate Communications

37) Porter-Novelli – Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor, Healthcare

38) Potomac Conservancy – Director of Community Conservation/Outreach – apply by July 15

39) Siemens – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

40) Uber – Senior Policy Development Associate

41) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Assistant Director Interactive Marketing

42) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Specialist, Media & External Affairs

43) YMCA of the USA – President & Chief Executive Officer – Chicago, IL – search managed by DHR International – apply by July 28

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Posting Next Week's Deadline-Driven Opportunities a Little Early

Because of the preponderance of Monday, June 30 deadlines in this run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, we're bringing them to you on Saturday, rather than Sunday to give some of you a little larger window to jump on those early-in-the-week listings.  And that's that.

American Antitrust Institute – President & CEO (pdf) – search managed by Transition Guides/Raffa – June 30

American Public Works Association – Director of Government Affairs – June 30

BP – Communications & External Affairs Government Team Administrator – June 30

International Orthodox Christian Charities – scroll down – Baltimore. MD
Johns Snow Inc. – Communications Specialist to support the Partnership for Supply Chain Management – June 30

National Association of Conservation Districts – Communications Associate & Web Manager – June 30

Paralyzed Veterans of America (scroll to find)
Smithsonian Institution
Technoserve – Manager, Marketing & Communications – June 30

United Nations Information Centre – Public Information Assistant – three month term – June 30

University of Maryland – Director of External Relations, Mechanical Engineering Dept. – June 30

U.S. Army Cyber Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: NCBF149400561151426D – June 30

College of William & Mary – Public Relations Manager for the Reves Center for International Studies – Williamsburg, Va. – July 1

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
Center for Reproductive Rights –  Social Media Strategist – New York – July 2 

Trout Unlimited – Executive Assistant to the CEO – July 2

League of Conservation Voters – Special Assistant to the President & Board Liaison – July 3

Surface Transportation Board – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – job ID: STB.OPAGAC-2014-0002 – July 3

Montgomery County – Senior Legislative Aide (go to search jobs tab, then use keyword legislative) – $42k-$69k – July 5

Friday, June 27, 2014

Pleasant

Friday looks pleasant, and the weekend is forecast as consistently warm but not crushingly humid.  And here are your jobs.

We'll start your Friday with a very fresh Senior Manager, Communications & Consumer Education opportunity with the American Institute of CPAs – ten years’ experience in communications/public relations in a corporate or agency environment desired

The big brains at the National Academies (umbrella group for the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) seek Development Assistant for variety of admin, research & support duties.

The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti is actively seeking two Communications & Marketing Interns for a July-September engagement – strong communications skill set, social media experience and a solid understanding of building partnerships for non-traditional marketing and promotion will merit you consideration.

A lot of new opportunities available w/ the hey, their-web-redesign-looks-sweet Pew Charitable Trusts:
Arlington’s Virginia Hospital Center seeks Development Officer, Major Giving/Planned Giving with at least years experience in fundraising with focus on major, high level annual or planned giving

The Literacy Council of Montgomery County seeks Executive Director (pdf) to helm the 51 years young organization bent on improving the reading and language skills of both native & immigrant populations – Rockville Metro/MARC nearby – apply by July 13

Strategic Media Services seeks a recent college grad for entry-level Media Coordinator position through the Nov. 2014 elections – winning hire will demonstrate interest in learning all aspects of the television, radio, print and digital media buying process, with the ability to work under tight deadlines. 

Danfoss
, the self-assessed global market leader in air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, water and motion systems has a spot on the shelf for a Director of Public Affairs w/ lobbying experience and background/knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering and utility/energy efficiency issues – Baltimore-area location w/ regular DC-travel – see also main career page here

McGuireWoods – Admin Assistant – 2+ years of experience at an association, legal/public affairs firm or Capitol Hill office preferred

The Wilson Center seeks Program Associate (pdf) to support their Kennan Institute in developing events and publications relevant to policy challenges for Russia, Ukraine & the U.S. – $63k-$75k – relevant language skills required – apply by July 8

Equifax seeks presumably credit-worthy Director, Government Relations for broad range of legislative, regulatory & PAC-related taskings.

The Pan American Health Organization seeks highly-experienced Director, External Relations/Partnerships & Resource Mobilization to mobilize political will and resources, and build strategic alliances to support achievement of hemispheric health goals – Spanish language skills required; French/Portuguese an asset – annual compensation ranges from $95k-$103k net of tax, and subject to a super-large local posting adjustment – apply by July 10

Golin Harris – Junior Account Coordinator, Social Media

GMMB
– Senior Account Exec – media relations/pitching experience sought, as well as understanding of digital and social media platforms and community management

American University
– Career Programs Coordinator – $21-$24/hr

We’re not fooling around: you absolutely have to comp us for a round if you make the cut as Membership/Communications Director for the luxe River Bend Country Club in Great Falls – lovely course, superb practice facility there, as we cheerfully recall.

We're also not fooling around in sending best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

As Usual

Just-the-jobs style, as usual, on this lovely Thursday.

1) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is in search mode for an Online Community Manager with 2-4 years of experience using social media in an advocacy setting, as well as an ability to adapt to changing priorities in a news-driven atmosphere.

2) People for the American Way has let us know about an available-immediately Summer/Fall Policy Internship supporting their Young Elected Officials Network

3) ACLU – Communications Intern – available immediately

4) American Academy of Actuaries – Director of Communications – search managed by Staffing Advisors

5-6) American Legacy Foundation
7) American Public Works Association – Director of Government Affairs – apply by June 30

8) American Rivers – Director of Development, Foundations

9) Atlantic Media – Senior Editor for Nextgov

10) Association of American Medical Colleges – Senior Writer, Executive Communications

11-12) Brookings Institution
13-14) Center for Clean Air Policy
15-16) Child Care Aware
17-19) Conservation International
20) DC Dept. of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$82k – apply by July 7

21) DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority – Public Information Officer – $101k-$141k – apply by July 10

22) Dept. of Labor – Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-OPA-169 – apply by July 10

23) Environmental Defense Fund – Major Gifts Officer – San Francisco, CA

24) FedBid – Director, Communications & Public Relations – see also main career page

25) Food & Research Action Center – Communications Director

26) Inter-American Dialogue – Communications Manager – fluency in Spanish required; Portuguese a plus – apply by Aug. 10

27-28) International Conservation Caucus Foundation
29) Land Trust Alliance – Vice President of Development – search managed by Thinking Ahead

30-32) MayaTech Corp.
33) Mystery employer – Marketing/Communications Coordinator – search managed by The Creative Group

34-35) National Immigration Forum
36-41) National Public Radio
42) National Rural Energy Cooperative – Director, Member Relations & Communications

43) Nature Conservancy – Donor Relations Manager (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #42196) – Richmond, Va. – apply by July 16

44) PolicyLink – Communications Associate on loan to HUD’s Office of Economic Resilience

45-47) Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights
48) Seattle Public Schools – Media Relations Specialist – $52k-$72k – Seattle, WA – apply by July 11

49-53) Smithsonian Institution
54) Synergy Enterprises, Inc. – Communications Specialist

55-57) Recently-added searches managed by Talent Market:
58) Un-named leading international brand – Digital Project Manager – search managed by Profiles Placement

59) U.S. Army Cyber Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: NCBF149400561151426D – apply by June 30

60) U.S. News & World Report – Reporter, Travel Project – deemed entry-level

61) World Resources Institute – Communications Manager, Climate & Energy Program

62) … and, finally: as Summer marches on, it’s only natural that our thoughts turn to ... hockey?  Your Washington Capitals seek a part-time Media Relations Game Day Staffer who will be happy to comp us for a game or two next season.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Diector, Coordinator, Teacher, Advisor

Democrats for Education Reform – Director of Federal Government Affairs – experience as a Hill staffer and/or as a lobbyist on education issues and familiarity with federal education policies including the No Child Left Behind Act, federal waivers, Race to the Top, and the charter school program desired.

Financial services giant AIG seeks New York-based Senior International Regulatory & Government Affairs Associate (note: link corrected) to support relationships with a variety of public policy and business organizations in NY & DC – 5 years of regulatory and government affairs experience in insurance-related enterprises, foundations, nonprofits or program areas preferred; international experience & foreign language skills a plus. 

Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK2) is Interns of the unpaid variety for the Fall semester; Oklahoma ties a plus – apply by July 7

Very fresh opportunities with the Alliance to Save Energy:
We have it on good authority that the Environmental Working Group is still actively seeking candidates for their Press Secretary opportunity; knowledge of environmental and public health impacts of both conventional and organic agriculture, as well as the current debate over genetically engineered food labeling helps your cause.

This is a bit outside our usual focus, but the sharp folks at the English Hub seek a part time ESL Teacher/Content Writer for part-time work for a Tenleytown-based client – $16-$18/hr – TOEFL or CELTA certificate among requirements

Public Health Institute – Senior Communications Advisor – two year fellowship supported by USAID – seeking candidates with at least 10 years experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs, including 3 or more years experience in an international or resource challenged setting – apply by July 14.

APCO Worldwide seeks Assistant Account Exec/New Business Specialist focusing on the healthcare/health policy sector – 1-3 years of experience in the client service industry desired; health communications or consulting experience a plus

Montgomery County (go to search jobs tab, then use keyword legislative)
Surface Transportation Board – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – job ID: STB.OPAGAC-2014-0002 – apply by July 3

National AIDS Housing Coalition – Executive Director – five or more years senior management experience & knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations practices among requirements – apply by July 25

Info industry mainstay Reed Elsevier is hitting the ctrl-f key to identify a Legislative Analyst to join their ranks – Hill or state legislative experience preferred, as is previous use of the State Net tracking system or similar legislative tracking database

The Army & Navy Club in downtown DC seeks Special Projects Coordinator for a variety of admin and event management duties - $37k-$40k

American Society of Health System Pharmacists – Social Media Strategist – your 3-5 years’ experience in advertising, communications, marketing, or PR should include demonstrated expertise with and a passion for the social media – can also search here.

League of Conservation Voters – Special Assistant to the President & Board Liaison – 3 + years of related experience in high level administration support role required; non-profit experience preferred – apply by July 3

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$116k – job ID: FDA-CTP-14-DE-1140952SL – apply by July 7

Alliance Management Group describes this Legislative Representative post as perfect for a recent graduate or someone looking to transition to the private sector – BA in government affairs or international policy & Intern experience on Capitol Hill or in relevant agencies would be helpful to your cause.

Humana – Policy Research Analyst – ability to synthesize and summarize key take-aways of public policy research, and proposed legislative and regulatory matters particularly sought, along with knowledge of healthcare & insurance issues.

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Humanitarian & Relief Jobs Thirteen

For your Tuesday specialty programming, here's our 13th survey of jobs & internships doing essential work in the humanitarian, international development & relief sector. Note: many of these groups have additional opportunities in programming, logistics and other work directly related to providing support & services, besides the ones we're featuring here.

Abt Associates
Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Major Gifts Associate – $67k-$79k

American Jewish World Service
American Red Cross
Amnesty International
Ashoka/Innovators for the Public – general inquiry & application questionnaire

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bread for the World
CARE International
Catholic Relief Services
Center for Global Development – Research Assistant, Illicit Financial Flows

ChildFund International
Church World Service – Intern, Immigration & Refugee Program – apply by Aug. 1 for Fall 2014

Clinton Global Initiative – Communications Manager – New York

Coptic Orphans – Communications Associate

DAI – Bethesda-based positions
Doctors Without Borders – New York
FHI 360
FINCA
Free the Slaves – Internships

Futures Group – Health Policy Analyst

Global Fund for Children – Foundation & Corporate Development Officer (pdf)

InterAction
International Food Policy Research Institute
International Justice Mission
International Medical Corps – Proposal Writer

International Orthodox Christian Charities – scroll down – Baltimore. MD
International Relief & Development – Deputy Director, Stability & Governance Practice

International Rescue Committee
InterNews – Intern, Communications & President’s Office – see more Internships available by searching DC location

Islamic Relief
Jhpiego/Johns Hopkins University –Website Specialist

Lutheran World Relief
Malaria No More – Digital Strategy Intern – New York

Mercy Corps – Senior Director, Grassroots Giving & Engagement – Portland, OR 

Mercy Ship International – Communications Manager (scroll to find) – ship-based

National Peace Corps Association – Internships

ONE Campaign
Operation Blessing International – Virginia Beach, Va.
Oxfam America
PATH – Seattle, WA
Physicians for Human Rights – Director of Development – New York

Project HOPE
Population Services International
Refugees International – Interns – apply by July 15 for Fall 2014

Samaritan’s Purse – Media Relations Coordinator – Boone, NC

Save the Children
Technoserve – Manager, Marketing & Communications – apply by June 30

United Nations Foundation
United to End Genocide – Internships – apply by Sept. 1 for Fall 2014

USA for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees – Interns – apply by July 15 for Fall 2014

US Fund for UNICEF
Vital Voices Global Partnership – Development & Engagement Coordinator

World Food Program USA
World Learning – admin/finance & program management opportunities available in DC & VT

World Vision

Monday, June 23, 2014

1502

Hello Monday.  Don't forget to check out yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week, or Friday's late-to-the-game set featuring several fine direct-to-us submissions.

In Friday's bustle, we failed to note that this modest enterprise had reached 1,500 posts on that lovely-yet-busy day, so we'll just take a deep breath and acknowledge today's 1,502nd DCPA+CJ post.  Cool.

Adventist HealthCare – Development Manager, Special Events (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #) – at least two to three years of related fundraising experience required; Not-for-profit organization, corporate or healthcare background deemed desirable, as is professional fundraising certification

The International Sleep Products Association (think mattresses, not pajamas, soothing sounds generators, or pills) seeks Communications Coordinator with at least 3 years work experience in PR, communications, & marketing

The Private Equity Growth Council seeks Director of Communications for broad range of messaging & media relations duties on behalf of their well-heeled membership – apply by Jun 27

NAFSA: Association of International Educators – Copywriter – $48k-$54k – seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, journalism or brand content creation, preferably in an agency or an in-house marketing team.

New since our recent check-in w/ Edelman PR:
Rural Community Assistance Partnership – Communications Director – $55k-$70k – excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as desktop publishing, web management (Drupal system), and organizational and graphic art/design/layout capabilities particularly sought.

George Mason University – Public Information Manager – $40k-$45k – experience in a call center environment helpful – apply by July 7

That was close!  We just stumbled on this closing today, June 23 Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy (pdf) opportunity with the Cancer Support Community – 5-8 years of experience in public policy, public interest law or related field sought.

American Antitrust Institute – President & CEO (pdf) – search managed by Transition Guides/Raffa – apply by June 30

Fresh opportunities with Good360, a group that links non-profits w/ corporate product donations (scroll to find)
Comcast – Director of Government Affairs – San Francisco, CA

The American Hotel and Lodging Association seeks Director of Communications with top-notch writing skills, solid press contacts, and the ability to pitch media and garner coverage.

Credit Union National Association seeks Editor in Chief to helm Credit Union Magazine and other CUNA publications & products – Madison, WI

Staying the credit union beat (and considerably closer to home) we see that the National Association of Federal Credit Unions has Marketing Manager and Email Marketing Specialist (scroll down) in their Clarendon Metro-proximate offices; work hard/play hard types encouraged.

Groundswell promotes a more just and clean economy by helping communities to leverage shared purchasing power to transform markets; you can join this enterprise as Director of Development should your significant experience in creative grant-making and driving development strategy pass muster – search managed by ReWork – apply by July 14

Fundraising opportunities available w/ Special Olympics – see also main career page here
FairVote, a non-partisan group that deems itself one of the nation’s most effective advocates for election and voting rights reform, seeks an experienced Program Pirector to supervise their communication, advocacy, research, and legal teams – Takoma Park location – Internships also available year-round.

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria – Development Assistant – part-time – strong/accurate data entry skills needed

Your got plenty of time to get ready for October’s Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 Powered by Kroger if you get the checked flag as Manager of Media Relations for the venerable Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Va.

The New Israel Fund supports organizations that defend civil and human rights, promote Jewish–Arab equality and shared society, advance the status of women, foster tolerance & pluralism, and bridge social and economic gaps in Israel – Deputy Vice President, Development Operations – New York or San Francisco

Business-Industry Political Action Committee – Assistant, Grassroots Services – applicants with professional or academic experience in business administration, communication, international studies, and/or political science are preferred.

University of Maryland
Technology solutions provider Force 3 seeks Communications Coordinator to join the team in Crofton, MD 

American Foreign Policy Council – Internships – Russian, Mandarin, Arabic or Farsi helpful – apply by July 1 for Fall 2014

Results for Development – Internships – dates/terms unspecified

... and, finally: could we possibly bring up a PR/Marketing Coordinator opportunity with the American Boat and Yachting Council without referencing minor late 70’s new wave group the Yachts?  Well, apparently not.  Annapolis, MD

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Scant

A lighter-than-usual run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week for you.

Easter Seals Project Action – Communications & Online Engagement Manager – June 23

University of Maryland – Major Gifts Officer/Assistant Director of Development for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences – $79k-$99k – June 23

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
Dale Curtis Communications – PR Coordinator – June 25

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange – Public Information Officer – $72k-$115k – Baltimore, MD – June 25

Dept. of Homeland Security – Multimedia Relations Manager – $124k-$157k – job ID: GV-1132639-LT14 – June 26

British Embassy – Outreach Coordinator supporting Research Councils UK – $44k – June 27 

Management Sciences for Health – Communications Specialist – June 27 

McCain Institute for International Leadership – Director of Communications & Programming – apply by July 27

National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist/Social Media Specialist – $63k-$98k – job ID: WO-DCTG-14-1143404-DE – June 27

Open Society Foundation
City of Virginia Beach – Marketing & Public Relations Manager (search all & scroll to find) for the Va. Beach Dept. of Parks & Recreation – $56k-$84k – more details here (pdf) – June 29

Friday, June 20, 2014

We'll See You at the Premiere

Sorry we're late to the game today; we're sure you won't be late when you're invited to the premiere of the The Kellerman Protocol or Mission Impossible 6 as part of the rewards of today's intriguing DHS opportunity.  Largely direct-to-us submissions in today's set. 

Story Partners is in search mode for an Associate Director with 3-5 years of experience working in a PR or public affairs agency, along with a solid record of achievement in generating media placements and a persuasive writing portfolio

Very fresh opportunities from our friends at the Sierra Club:
The Golden Triangle Business Development District, the folks who promote and prettify a central swath of downtown DC, seeks an Event Marketing Specialist with four to five years of marketing & event experience and proven social media skill set.

Sage Communications reports two new opportunities to join them in their soon to-be-Metro-adjacent headquarters in McLean:
The Environmental Working Group seeks Press Secretary with 5-7 years of prior public relations experience and knowledge of environmental and public health impacts of both conventional and organic agriculture, as well as the current debate over labeling genetically engineered foods.

Opportunities with ReThink Media, a nonprofit group that works to strengthen the collaborative media and communications capacity of think tanks, experts, and advocacy groups and focusing on these issues: Peace and Security, Security and Rights, and Money in Politics and Fair Courts
Education reform-focused Thomas B. Fordham Institute is currently seeking a full-time Communications & Development Intern the Fall w/ social media skills and a passion for the issue – $12/hr

The National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition is currently looking for a Policy Intern (pdf) for the Fall term – an understanding of and passion for sustainable agriculture and basic knowledge of the federal policy-making process will merit you consideration.

Here’s a fun-sounding Multimedia Relations Manager opportunity focused on how the Dept. of Homeland Security is portrayed in mass entertainment media (law-abiding and effective freedom-protecting, we’re guessing) – $124k-$157k – job ID: GV-1132639-LT14 – apply by June 26

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation seeks to bring an Executive Director into their orbit; free rides on a future Virgin Galactic flight not mentioned as part of your compensation package, unfortunately.

ERT seeks Fisheries Communication & Outreach Specialist to support the NOAA client – at least three years of experience serving as a spokesperson for science for an environmental agency, private company, public relations firm, or non-governmental organization is desired.

Creative Learning, a self-assessed dynamic and fast-growing non-profit focused on building people-to-people partnerships and empowering local organizations around the world, seeks Program Manager, Human Rights & Advocacy to provide day-to-day support and backstopping for an ongoing human rights program in Libya; fluency in Arabic, Spanish, or French preferred.

Pew Charitable Trusts
The Institute for Market Transformation seeks Development Manager (scroll down) to help generate funds to support their work in promoting energy efficiency and green building practices in building construction.

Best wishes for a cheerful, heart-of-Summer weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Ocean, Potato, Sunlight & Trust

Friday a.m. update - will a little late today, but coming soon - several direct-to-us-opportunities will be featured.

We're fired up for the Nats/Braves series starting today.  Also, we lost power last night.  And, we'll probably go here for lunch today.  But enough about us; enjoy the jobs.

1) BCS Inc. – Public Relations/Media Relations Specialist

2) Bristol-Myers Squibb – Associate Director, State Government Affairs & Alliance Development (search Washington DC location or job # 1402788)

3-6) Brookings Institution
7-9) Capitol Hill
10) Catholic Charities USA – Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing

11) Church World Services – Internships supporting immigration & refugee programs – apply by Aug. 1 for Fall 2014

12) Consortium for Ocean Leadership – Policy Intern, Fall 2014 – apply today, June 19

13) Friends of the United Nations Population Fund – Visual Communications Intern – New York

14-16) Georgetown University
17) Heart Rhythm Society – Chief Digital Officer

18-19) Johns Hopkins Health System – Baltimore, MD

20) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Corporate & Foundation Relations Assistant

21) Lord of Life Lutheran Church – Director of Communications

22) Mystery association, Bethesda-based – Marketing Assistant – $40k-$50k – search managed by Randstad

23) Mystery conservative business federation – Staff Assistant – $45k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

24) Mystery Jewish cultural non-profit in Rockville – Manager of Digital Strategy & Communications – to $70k – search managed by Creative Circle

25) National Potato Council – Director, Corporate & Public Relations

26-31) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
32) Public Citizen – Program Associate supporting the Democracy is for People campaign

33-34) Ruben Myers Communications
35) Smith Center for Healing & the Arts – Development Coordinator – $25k

36) Sunlight Foundation – Research Fellow

37) Tekmasters – Email Marketing Specialist (search Northern Virginia location)

38) Towson University – Director of Athletics Media Relations – Towson, MD

39-41) Trust for Public Land
42) United Nations Information Centre – Public Information Assistant – three month term – apply by June 30

43-45) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
46) Westat – Digital Social Media Associate (search Rockville location or req ID 8034BR)

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

It's Just-the-Jobs Today

Tuesday afternoon update: no new post for Wednesday, 6/18 – see you again on Thursday; try to stay out of trouble until we return.

1) Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research has an opening for a Methodologist who will provide statistical and methodological guidance and leadership in the areas of survey design, survey methodology, micro targeting and data analysis.

2) Hamilton Place Strategies seeks Director, Advocacy & Grassroots with 5-8 years of experience in advocacy/public policy, community organization/mobilization, media/communications, and grassroots advocacy tactics development and implementation. [position filled, we're told]

3) Adayana – Strategic Communications Consultant

4) Airline Owners & Pilots Association – Major Gifts Officer – Frederick, MD

5) American Federation of Teachers – Editor in Chief – $155k

6) Aristotle – Account Manager, PAC & Grassroots

7) Bechtel – Communications Specialist, CSR

8) BP – Communications & External Affairs Government Team Administrator – apply by June 30

9) Burson Marsteller – Senior Associate for their Direct Impact affiliate

10-11) CARE – Atlanta, Ga.
12) Center for Law & Social Policy – Communications Associate

13-15) Center on the Study of Social Policy
16) Concord Coalition – Interns – Fall 2014

17) Common Cause – Development Associate

18-19) College Board
20) Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Writer/Editor – $48k-$66k

21) Dunkin Brands – Senior Assistant, Government Affairs (search Washington, DC location)

22) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Media Relations Specialist – $12-$15/hr – temporary/intermittent opportunities in locations nationwide – FEMA-14-DLH-096-RSV – apply by June 22

23) Gannett – Corporate Communications Coordinator

24-25) Goldwater Institute – Phoenix, AZ – searches managed by Talent Market
26) International Justice Mission – Executive Assistant to the VP of Government Relations & Advocacy

27) Kroll – Editor (search job class BD/communications/marketing/product or job # 08659)

28) Mystery Alexandria-based organization – Senior Director of Marketing – search managed by the BOSS Group

29) National Association of Conservation Districts – Communications Associate & Web Manager – apply by June 30

30) National Association of County & City Health Officials – Senior Director of Informatics/e-Public Health – $104k-$108k

31) National Federation of Independent Business – Director of Media Communications

32) National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition – Communications Assistant – part-time & temporary post through Dec. 2014

33) National Restaurant Association – Manager, State Restaurant Association Relations

34) Oceana – Digital Campaigner

35) Options Clearing Corp. – Director of Government Relations (scroll to find)

36-37) People for the American Way
38) SAIC – Strategic Communications Planner supporting the Air Force International Affairs Directorate – current Secret-level clearance required

39) Share Our Strength – Manager, Corporate Partnership Development

40) Sierra Club – Deputy Political Director

41) U.S.-China Business Council – Research Intern – 6-12 month term – $9/hr – professional Chinese-language fluency required

42) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Interns – apply by July 1 for Fall 2014

43) Youth Services America – Manager of Outreach