Second Time Around

So, today marks the beginning of the Colt McCoy Epoch (part 2) in DC.  We expect (hope? fear?) Colt's reign will last at least a little beyond the remaining shelf-lives of these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist, Digital Engagement – $52k-$82k – job ID: FEMA-15-AC-14926-CORE – fluency in Spanish required – Dec. 1

International Student House of Washington, DC – Director of Development – Dec. 1

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia – Marketing & Communications Specialist – Dec. 1

Montgomery County – Public Administrative Intern (go to search jobs tab, then use keyword irc15724 or search under general professional category) – one year term; potentially renewable – $39k-$65k – Dec. 1

Thomas Jefferson Foundation – Marketing & Communications Manager (scroll down) – Charlottesville, Va. – Dec. 1

Initiative for Global Development (scroll to find; word doc links)

• Manager, Programs Team – Dec. 2
• Executive Assistant – Dec. 2

Petroleum Marketers Association of America – President – Dec. 2 (as noted in body of description)

United Nations Foundation – Global Health Coordinator – Dec. 2 

University of Maryland – Senior Writer – $60k-$75k – Dec. 3

Army Installation Management Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$82k – NEAG14294 0561264692D – Aberdeen, MD – Dec. 4

Virginia Commonwealth University – Development & Alumni Relations Communications Specialist – Richmond, Va. – Dec. 4

Fairfax Water – Public Information Officer – $73k-$120k – Dec. 5

Millennium Challenge Corporation – Public Affairs Specialist – $58k-$91k – job ID: MCC-1266992- 15-014-CPA-DE – Dec. 5 

Social Progress Imperative – Communications Officer – $50k-$60k – Dec. 5

Stimson Center – Research Analyst, Southeast Asia – Dec. 7

Friday Afternoon Leftovers

Here's some mid-afternoon finds to give you something to consider between sorties to the fridge for leftover bird & stuffing.  The creamed onions are all finished?  Damn. 

American University – Admin Assistant, School of Public Affairs – $16-$17/hr

University of Maryland – Executive Director of Web & New Media Strategies – $128k-$160k – seeking tech-proficient candidates at least 8 years experience in planning & directing marketing communications initiatives, particularly using web/online or e-marketing channels.

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist, Digital Engagement – $52k-$82k – job ID: FEMA-15-AC-14926-CORE – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Dec. 1

U.S. Green Building Council – Media & Communications Specialist – 3-5 years communications / PR / media experience required; knowledge of AP Style & previous work with Burrelles, Luce, Vocus, Kapost, HTML and other online media tools a plus

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Government Affairs Intern

Free Press – Internships (grad and undergrad) and Media Policy Fellowships – Dec. 1 applications deadline for Spring term in both cases

Van Eperan & Co.

• Account Exec, Senior Account Exec & Account Supervisor opportunities noted
• Interns (scroll down) – PR, digital marketing & graphic design specialties – apply by Dec. 12

Personal-finance-media-mainstay/that-magazine-your-parents-get Kiplingers seeks Investment Writer with at least 5 years of related experience

World at Work, a human-resources professional group promoting a Total Rewards compensation approach, seeks DC-based Media Manager (scroll to find) with 5-7 years experience and fine writing skills – editorial & marketing posts also available at their Scottsdale, AZ HQ

International Christian Concern – Communications Manager – $45k-$70k – graphic design & digital marketing experience particularly valued 

Millennium Marketing Solutions – Social Media Specialist – Annapolis Junction, MD

Association of Oil Pipe Lines – Digital Communications Manager – part time – media monitoring and online/social media advocacy appear to be your primary focus

Bloomberg BNA

• Editorial Assistant
• Content Manager, Custom Events
• Publishing Support Specialist – 6 month term

Ask Santa for some extra-warm clothing items this year in preparation for your periodic travel to Alaska and perhaps Canada as Arctic Policy Advocate with the Natural Resources Defense Council – but rest easy (at least until local polar vortex season); it’s a DC-based position.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Outreach & Communications Associate – temporary position; Dec.-Apr. – search managed by the HR Team

Thanksgiving Eve

Whether you're hitting the road, rails or skies, or staying close to home, we hope you have a lovely Wednesday and a terrific, restorative Thanksgiving.  Our Friday posting plans are uncertain, but we may have some post-feast finds for you.  Be safe, and be great.

The Guttmacher Institute, a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights through an interrelated program of research, policy analysis and public education, seeks DC-based Senior Public Policy Associate with at least 5 years of related experience as well as an advanced degree in law, public health or public policy.  Senior Development Associate post available in the New York HQ, as well.

Here’s a very fresh call for an Executive Assistant to the President for the Human Rights Campaign – four to seven years of experience as an executive assistant in a professional environment required. 

Mystery non-profit in the biomedical research arena seeks Media/Public Relations Specialist with strong writing skills and at least 1-2 years of media, public relations, or communications experience with a trade association, Capitol Hill office, or campaign.

Capitol Hill

• Unnamed Committee, GOP Staff – Executive Assistant
• NYC Democrat – Intern
• Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) – Intern
• Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI) – Intern
• Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Democrat Staff – Intern
• Massachusetts Democrat – Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

The Alliance to Save Energy seeks Associate for project support & admin duties in their Oakland, CA outpost. 

Federal Communications Commission – Public Affairs Specialist/Communications Director – $89k-$116k – job ID: DEU-EB-2015-0002 – apply by Dec. 9

New with the Aspen Institute since our mid-October check-in:

• Associate Director of the AspenX learning series
• Associate Director of the Socrates Program
• Manager, Project Support for the the Aspen Global Leadership Network
• Assistant Director, Education Practice
• Program Assistant, Communications & Society Program – part-time

Stand for Children works to ensure that all children, regardless of background, graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education – your place in this undertaking would be in Phoenix, AZ, filling this recently-revised Arizona Policy Manager post – demonstrated understanding of education policy and Arizona state politics particularly sought; Spanish language skills a plus.

First off, Portland cement has nothing to do with the Maine, Oregon, or IFC iterations of that name; rather it refers to its similarity to a prized form of limestone found on a British isle of that name.  You’re probably more interested in parsing the differences between the Director, Government Affairs and Director, Government & Political Affairs posts with the Portland Cement Association – apply by Dec. 8

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic – Director of Communications – no, you should not send them your wish that the Redskins QB situation is finally well-resolved.

Mystery $5+ billion consumer facing organization/brand – Vice President, Strategic Communications [note: link now fixed thanks to helpful commenter below] –  $100-$200k – search managed by Harvard Group International

… and, finally: Dulles Airport has just put out a call for part-time/temporary Customer Service Ambassadors to help folks get where they’re going – foreign language skills a plus – $12/hr

In Progress

Just-the-jobs style for Tuesday,  and more to come as we roll through the day. – all done now.

1) Conover + Gould Strategic Communications has Spring 2015 Strategic Communications Intern (pdf) and Energy & Environment Intern (pdf) opportunities available – apply by Dec. 2

2) NAFSA: Association of International Educators is actively seeking candidates for this Senior Director for Public Policy post – 8-10 years experience in advocacy or public policy required, including 5+ years on the Hill, preferably in a legislative director or committee staffer role.

3-7) American Association of University Women

• State Policy Analyst
• Social Media Manager
• College/University Relations Manager
• Senior Program Associate
• Branch Relations Associate

8) Army Installation Management Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$82k – NEAG14294 0561264692D – Aberdeen, MD – apply by Dec. 4

9) Baltimore City Public Schools – Staff Specialist, Strategic Communications (select apply now, then search under administration-general category) – $61k-$75k – Baltimore, MD

10) Blue State Digital – Principal Social Media Strategist

11) CBRE – Communications & Media Manager

12) CGI – Communications Specialist (search req # J1114-1856) – apply by Jan. 19

13) Crowdskout – Deployed Digital Strategist (scroll down)

14) Dept. of Agriculture – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – job ID: DE-15-1256930-CPF – apply by Nov. 28

15) EDENS – Marketing Assistant (select open positions, scroll to find)

16-17) Millennium Challenge Corporation

• Public Affairs Specialist – $58k-$91k – job ID: MCC-1266992- 15-014-CPA-DE – apply by Dec. 5
• Congressional & Public Affairs Intern – apply by Nov. 28

18) Muscular Dystrophy Association – Vice President, Policy/Advocacy

19) Optimal Solutions Group – Communications Specialist

20) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Promotions Specialist – Spanish language skills preferred

21) Institute of International Education – Associate

22) Mystery international think tank – Interns – needed ASAP

23-27) Natural Resources Defense Council

• Senior Advocate – energy/utility focus
• Program Assistant, Energy Team
• Food System Efficiency Advocate – DC or San Francisco, CA
• Associate Director of Development Operations/Major Gifts – New York
• National Director of Major Gifts – New York

28) NBC – Content Producer, WRC TV (search DC location or use job # 18531BR)

29-30) Recent searches via Talent Market:

• Commonwealth Foundation – Community Liaison – Harrisburg or King of Prussia, PA; or virtual location
• Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity – Director of Policy & Outreach

31) United Community Ministries – Development Associate – mid $30k

OK, that's it; see you tomorrow (we hope; feeling a little sick right now)

Unfortunately, the NSA is probably not going to be impressed with your keg-tapping acumen

Happy unexpectedly-balmy (in DC, at least) Monday!  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Human Rights Campaign seeks DC-based Regional Field Organizer for Western region with at least two to four years of experience in electoral campaigns or field organizing, and a demonstrated record of successful coalition-building; familiarity with region preferred.

Hamilton Place Strategies would like to kick off the New Year w/ a new Receptionist to manage first impressions & other admin duties; experience with Google Apps and Box preferred – we're told they are also still in search for News Cycle Management Intern and Public Affairs Intern candidates.

The folks at Ervin|Hill Strategy have told us they are actively seeking CVs for Spring term Intern (scroll down) post; self-starters & multi-taskers encouraged.

United Nations Foundation

• Executive Assistant, Mobile Hub – apply by Nov. 27
• Global Health Coordinator – apply by Dec. 2
• Market Development Consultant supporting the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – 6 month term
• Public Affairs/Media Intern – apply by Nov. 30

American Association for Justice – Director of State Affairs – communications/PR background and experience working with state chapters or affiliates of a national organization desired

Tech America/CompTIA – Senior Manager, Public Sector & Public Policy Communications – 5+ years experience in media relations desired, ideally with a balance of Capitol Hill & tech industry backgrounds

Service Women’s Action Network seeks New York-based Program Director, Women Veterans Leadership & Public Policy Fellowship on part-time basis – prime duty is to create, establish and build a sustainable Fellowship program to be attended by women veterans with the purpose of fostering their ability to act in the future as leaders speaking to policy matters pertaining to national security and the military and veterans community – DC-based Communications Intern and Policy/Legislative Intern also available

Project Hope – Development Intern – unpaid position; available to current college upperclassman or grad student, or recent graduate – Bethesda location 

Council on Foundations – Communications Associate – basic HTML and CSS knowledge a plus, as well as the ability to do some graphic design & video production work

Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International – Communications Manager – winning hire will have demonstrated experience in a communications leadership role

RMR Associates – Media Relations Intern – Rockville-based

The National Security Agency seeks Protocol Officer to join them at Fort Meade – $42k-$67k – experience putting together social events desired, although your highly lauded work putting together that killer mixer with Phi Mu back in the day is probably best kept off your cover letter (save it for the interview!)

Mystery large-scale international labor union looks to add Social Media Manager and Communications Specialist hires to the team

National Governors Association – Communications Assistant – deadline-meeting, detail-oriented types encouraged

This is well outside our usual scope, but we’ll throw it out there in the odd chance that any Richmond-area folks with a background in art history, museum studies, art education, conservation and/or studio art happen to be browsing about: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Assistant Registrar – 20 month term – apply by 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 26

Second Chances

Give these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week another look, if you please.

George Mason University – Director of Advancement Communications – Nov. 24

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$98k – job ID: SO-COMM-2015-0001 – Nov. 24

HHS Office of Inspector General – Director of External Affairs – $124k-$157k – job ID: HHS-OIG-DE-15-1251290 – Nov. 25

United Way of the National Capital Area – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – Nov. 25

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

• Director of Philanthropy – Birmingham, AL – Nov. 25
• Associate Director of Philanthropy  – Reno, NV – Nov. 26
• Development Coordinator – Atlanta, GA – Nov. 26
• West Virginia State Director - Morgantown, WV – Nov. 30

St. Mary’s County – Public Information Officer (pdf) for Sherriff’s Dept. – $58k – Leanordtown, MD – Nov. 26

American Association for Clinical Chemistry – Vice President, Policy & Global Affairs (pdf) – Nov. 28

Management Sciences for Health – Media Relations Consultancy – fluency in French required – as Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Nov. 28 

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore – Director of Communications & Marketing – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28

University of Maryland, Baltimore – Major Gifts Officer – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28

Virginia Tech – Public Relations Specialist, Dept. of Emergency Management – Blacksburg, Va. – Nov. 28  

Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control – Editor for Iran Watch – DC-based – Nov. 28

Cove – City Marketing Manager – Nov. 30

National Council of Urban Indian Health – Executive Director – Nov. 30

T. Howard Foundation – Office Assistant (pdf) part-time; Dec.-Jan. term – $10/hr – Nov. 30

University of Maryland – Executive Director of University Development – $159k-$199k – Nov. 30

Do Some Good

Friday brings you soul-lifting & life-affirming opportunities to help stop human trafficking & child labor, promote literacy, lend a hand to veterans, protect the Anacostia River, or to flack for a happening nightspot.  Happy hunting and/or browsing!

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities seeks organized & self-starting Communications Associate with at least two years of related professional experience, including media outreach work

The T. Howard Foundation, dedicated to advancing diversity in media, seeks part-time Office Assistant (pdf) during winter break (Dec. & Jan.) season who is looking to pick up some spending money for the holiday season to the tune of $10/hr – apply by Nov. 30

University of Maryland

• Senior Writer – $60k-$75k – polished science writing skills particularly sought – apply by Dec. 3
• Senior Director of Development for the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources – $110k-$125k – apply by Jan. 5

We’re not certain which Christ Church in DC is offering this part-time Office & Communications Administrator post, but it could be this one on Capitol Hill (as it is fairly Metro-proximate) – $20/hr

GoodWeave is working to end child labor in carpet weaving communities around the world; you could support that mission as Director of Development, or perhaps by just checking out their list of approved retailers the next time you’re in the market for a hand-crafted rug.

Reading is Fundamental – searches managed by the HR Team

• Vice President of Marketing & Communications
• Major Gift Officer

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, surely a cheerful place to walk the halls these days, has various Intern opportunities available for the Winter/Spring 2015 term – apply by Dec. 1

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks Director of Communications to help promote their Hiring Our Heroes veterans and military spouse employment program

Opportunities with Penn Schoen Berland, a global research-based consultancy specializing in messaging and communications strategy for an array of clients:

• Vice President
• Director
• Market Research Analyst – DC or Seattle, WA
• Operations Associate
• more leadership & research posts available in New York; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA & Seattle, WA

Join the Polaris Project in their essential anti-human-trafficking work as Campaign Director; seeking candidates with 4+ years experience in the development & coordination of campaign strategies as part of a national level campaign, preferably on a human rights issue; fluency in Korean or Mandarin preferable – Chief Operating Officer post also available; that search is managed by Bridge Partners

Bring your experience with water resources planning, watershed restoration, and the Clean Water Act to this Anacostia Executive Watershed Manager post with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments – $80k-$90k

Get to it, then: this Senior Executive Assistant post with our friends at the British Embassy sports a today, Nov. 21 application deadline – $44k 

American University

• Assistant Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations – $45k-$47k
• Project Coordinator, School of International Service – part-time – $20/hr

Google turns up nothing useful about Ailsa in Arlington; whoever they are, they’re looking for a Public Relations Account Manager/Media Relations

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Director, Government Relations
• Senior Associate, U.S. Oceans/Pacific – Portland, OR

Piedmont Community College – Marketing & Media Relations Director (search job posting # 00067) – Charlottesville, Va.

Management Sciences for Health

• Communications Coordinator – Medford, MA
• Media Relations Consultancy – fluency in French required, as well as willingness to relocate to Port-au-Prince, Haiti – apply by Nov. 28

Destination DC – Director of Communications – 8-10 years minimum experience in public relations field required - apply by Dec. 19

and, finally: The Park at Fourteenth, self-assessed as defining a new standard in Washington, DC diversion, seeks Marketing Project Manager – $60-$75k – entertainment industry background a plus

Best wishes for setting new standards in your own particular weekend diversions from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Sixty Six

And we're back with a with a plus-sized, Capitol Hill-Intern-heavy, [mostly] just-the-jobs Thursday set.

1) Here’s a very fresh Advocacy Associate opportunity with Feeding America; 2-4 years’ experience in grassroots organizing, issue advocacy or political campaigns will gain you consideration – Intern post also noted – see also main career page

2) The Generic Pharmaceutical Association seeks to fill prescription for Chief Business Officer skilled in the ways of financial & personnel management, budget & resource development and institutional planning; CPA preferred.

3-7) Initiative for Global Development (scroll to find; word doc links)

• Manager, Power & Infrastructure – apply by Nov. 23
• Manager, Programs Team – apply by Dec. 2
• Executive Assistant – apply by Dec. 2
• Communications Intern/Assistant – apply by Dec. 5
• Development Intern/Assistant

8) M+R Strategic Communications is actively seeking candidates for Senior Associate, Communications & Advocacy with rock star attitude and 2-3 years of professional earned media & communications experience DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco

9-10) Opportunities with MERIT (Medical Education Resources Initiative for Teens), a non-profit organization with the interesting aim of transforming Baltimore City high school students into health care leaders – Baltimore, MD

• Program Director (pdf) – experience working in a low-income community, preferably in an education or program development setting desired, along with experience with curriculum development, volunteer management & event coordination – apply by Jan. 9
• Development Director (pdf) – professional experience in a fundraising or marketing role preferred, as well as background including recruitment, grant writing, and/or web development – apply by Jan. 9

11-12) Our friends at Scott Circle Communications are looking to bring aboard:

• Senior Associate – your 2-4 years of experience in public relations should include success in media placement
• Senior Manager – 5-7 years of progressively responsible public relations professional experience, including work in supervisory role

13) SPI/the Plastics Industry Trade Association – Assistant Director, Regulatory & Technical Affairs – responsible for direction and management of the SPI Bioplastics Council and Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division – demonstrated competence in communications with technical interest, special interest groups, industry, the media and the public particularly desired.

14) Air Force Sergeants Association – Public Relations Specialist/Writer – $47k-$55k – search managed by the HR Team

15-29) Capitol Hill

• Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) – Legislative Director
• Senior Republican – Communications Director
• Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) – Scheduler/Executive Assistant
• Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Majority Staff – Professional Staff Member
• Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) – Intern
• Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) – Intern – apply by Dec. 12
• Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) – Intern
• Progressive Maryland Democrat – Intern and Constituent Service & Outreach Interns – apply by Nov. 28
• Robert Brady (D-PA) – Intern
• Rep. Anne Kuster (D-NH) - Intern
• Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) – Intern
• Nevada Republican – Intern
• Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) – Intern
• Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Intern and Press & Social Media Intern
• Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) – Intern

30) Carfax – Content Editor

31) Casey Trees – Communications & Events Intern – $12/hr

32) Comprint Military Publications – Editorial Reporter/Photojournalist

33) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Sr. Manager, Stakeholder Relations & Event Management – apply by Dec. 19

34) Daily Caller News Foundation – Director of Development – search managed by Talent Market

35-36) Duke University (search by req # or professional management position type) – Durham, NC

• Major Gifts Officer, Medical Center/Pediatrics (400903799)
• Assistant Director, Annual Fund & Reunion Giving (400901475)

37) Family Safety Online Institute – Intern

38) Finn Partners – Account Exec, Public Affairs

39) Friends of the Earth – Economic Justice Campaigner

40) HHS Office of Inspector General – Director of External Affairs – $124k-$157k – job ID: HHS-OIG-DE-15-1251290 – apply by Nov. 25

41) Georgetown University – Communications Associate, Medical Center

42-45) Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

• Senior Director, Congressional Affairs
• Coordinator, Federal Affairs
• Director, State Government Affairs
• Manager, Federal Affairs

46) Humane Society of the U.S. – Assistant Content Creator

47) ICF International – Editor/Writer – child welfare issues

48) Institute for Advanced Study – Development Officer, Leadership Gifts – Princeton, NJ

49) Literacy Council of Northern Virginia – Marketing & Communications Specialist – apply by Dec. 1

50) Mercy Medical Center – Marketing Communications/Website Writer – Baltimore, MD

51) National Association of Health Underwriters – Government Affairs Coordinator

52) National Council of State Housing Agencies – Legislative & Policy Associate

53-54) National Summer Learning Association – see also main career page

• Vice President of Communications (pdf) – Baltimore, MD
• Vice President of Development (pdf) – Baltimore, MD or New York

55-61) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)

• Mobile Marketing Manager (42461) – apply by Dec. 17
• Director of Global Operations for External Affairs & Global Lands (42645) – apply by Dec. 19
• Donor Relations Manager (42626) – Mt. Pleasant, SC – apply by Dec. 17
• External Affairs/Strategic Planning Intern, Summer 2015 (42601) – $14/hr – apply by Jan. 23
• Intern, President’s Office, Summer 2015 (42599) – $14/hr – apply by Jan 23
• Mitigation & Conservation Communications Intern, Summer 2015 (42603) – DC or Denver, CO – apply by Jan. 23
• many more Summer Internships recently posted, DC area and other locations nationwide

62) Navy Federal Credit Union – Communications Program Manager – internal communications focus

63) Social Progress Imperative – Communications Officer – $50k-$60k – apply by Dec. 5

64) Susan Davis International – Social Media Manager

65) Virginia Commonwealth University – Development & Alumni Relations Communications Specialist – Richmond, Va. – apply by Dec. 4

66) Washington Redskins – Digital Media Coordinator

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

Wednesday a.m. update: a cocktail of obligations & minor obstructions will delay our next edition until Thursday; we'll try to make it worth your wait.  Best wishes in efforts to stay warm, wherever you are.

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we hone in on communications and media relations jobs (and a few internships in the field, as well).

Alice Ferguson Foundation – Communications Manager – Accokeek, MD

American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities – Communications & Membership

Americans for Prosperity

• Communications Director
• External Communications Manager

American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Director of Policy Communications

America's Natural Gas Alliance – Director, Regional Communications & Special Projects

BAE Systems – Mid-level Strategic Communications Professional

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association – Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications

Brookings Institution – Communications Intern – apply by Dec. 12

Carilion Clinic – Senior Communications Consultant, Public Relations – Roanoke, Va.

The Children’s Partnership – Communications Associate – part-time

EcoAgriculture Partners – Communications Associate – apply by Dec. 19

Education for Peace in Iraq Center – Communications Intern

Energy Bar Association – Manager, Communication & Membership Marketing

Fairfax Water – Public Information Officer – $73k-$120k – apply by Dec. 5

FHI 360 – Director, Communications

Financial Services Institute – Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Goodweave – Online Communications & PR Associate

Ikun, LLC – Junior Public Relations Specialist

Inovalon – Manager, Corporate Communications

Jewish Council for Public Affairs – Communications Manager

Mystery employer – Communications Specialist – supporting IT operations/dept., it appears – search managed by the ACI Group

National Affordable Housing Management Association – Communications & Public Relations Manager

National Geographic Society – Communications Assistant – Spring 2015 term

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$98k – job ID: SO-COMM-2015-0001 – apply by Nov. 24

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation – Communications Intern (pdf) – apply by Nov. 30

National Parks Conservation Association

• Senior Media Relations Manager
• Senior Communications Coordinator

National Partnership for Women & Families – Health Communications Manager

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – Communications Manager, Business & Technology Strategies

Oceana – Senior Manager, International Communications

Operation Smile – Communications/Social Media Producer – Virginia Beach, Va.

Population Reference Bureau – Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Population Services International – Communications Manager

Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Vice President, Communications & Marketing

Resources for Inner City Children – Director of Communications – part-time – $40/hr – apply by Dec. 14

Shady Grove Fertility Clinic – Senior Communications Manager

Southern Maryland Hospital Center – Public Relations Assistant – Clinton, MD

TechnoServe – Marketing & Communications Volunteer/Intern

United Way of the National Capital Area – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – apply by Nov. 25

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts – Director of Communications – $80k-$110k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Jan. 5

Virginia Tech – Public Relations Specialist, Dept. of Emergency Management – Blacksburg, Va. – apply by Nov. 28

Well, That's It for This Season

One again, it's that time of year again when we realize the local professional football franchise has pretty pretty much thrown in the towel on the season. [insert long, defeated-sounding sigh here].  Now go find your next job or internship, and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Cove, a network of productive spaces (meaning: short-term shared office/workspace) featuring fast wifi, color printers, spiffy conference rooms and free coffee, seeks City Marketing Manager to promote and evangelize the brand – apply by Nov. 30

Public policy & media strategy firm HDMK seeks resourceful Communications Associate with s 1-3 years of relevant experience and top-notch written and verbal communication skills

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, best known as the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello, seeks a dynamic Marketing & Communications Manager (scroll down) to join the team in Charlottesville – apply by Dec. 1 – Admin/Events Assistant post also noted

Mystery Reston-based employer – Media Relations Director – $110k-$130k – 5-10 years of experience in journalism or in a media relations/public affairs function required – search managed by Kelly Services

Smith Center for Healing & the Arts

• Communications/Outreach Director (pdf) – part-time – $30k-$40k
• Communications & Development Intern (pdf) – early Jan. start date preferred

Amtrak – Lead Government Affairs Specialist – demonstrated experience working with public policy issues, state and local officials, and coalition building required

Analytic Services Inc. – Congressional Affairs Subject Matter Expert – supporting the DoD Office of Small Business Programs

General Motors – Manager, Federal Affairs – at least 5 years of government affairs experience required; background/expertise in automotive issues is a plus

GE – Executive Counsel, Government Affairs & Policy – focus on government relations and policy initiatives for Europe and the Middle East

NeighborWorks

• Fellow, Office of CEO & COO – apply by Dec. 13
• Intern, Spring 2015 – apply by Jan. 1

Innovations for Poverty Action, an international non-profit research organization, seeks Program Director for its Global Financial Inclusion initiative with advanced degree and 6-10 years of work experience in development/development research; microfinance or financial services sector preferable – DC or New Haven, CT

The Case Foundation claims to be always looking for energetic students or recent grads for Intern posts; academic credit or a just-under-$10/hr pay grade noted

Very fresh opportunities with National Public Radio:

• Manager, Media Relations
• Copy Editor supporting the Digital News team

Endocrine Society – Media Relations Intern – apply by Nov. 30 for Jan.-Apr. term

Montgomery County – Public Administrative Intern (go to search jobs tab, then use keyword irc15724 or search under general professional category) – serves as professional aide to support a county Councilmember's office – one year term; potentially renewable – $39k-$65k – apply by Dec. 1

Caterpillar – Governmental Affairs Intern – apply by Nov. 21 

George Washington University

• Director of Digital Strategy supporting the Milken Institute School of Public Health
• Executive Aide, Law School Alumni Office – apply by Nov. 21

Some helpful soul weighed in via the comments field that this Summer-vintage, Palo Alto, CA-based Executive Director, Outreach (pdf) opening with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children seems like a cool job; we’re happy to give additional visibility to that sentiment & opportunity.  Perhaps even more importantly for many of you, this tip also led us to a local (and recent) Senior Coordinator, Public Relations (pdf) post with the group.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore provides food, clothing, emergency shelter/housing, emergency financial assistance, homeless outreach, job skills training and child & youth services – Director of Communications & Marketing – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 28

Center for International Private Enterprise

• Development Director
• Program Manager, Middle East & North Africa – Arabic language skills preferred
• Web Designer, Eurasia Dept. – part-time/contract – strong Russian language skills required

Northrop Grumman – Communications Account Director supporting the Navigation and Maritime Systems Division – Secret clearance required – Linthicum, MD

MWW Group – Account Supervisor, Technology – New York

Sunday Re-runs

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: DMA-15-1244922-B – Nov. 17

DoT/Surface Transportation Board – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$136k – job ID: STB.OPAGAC-2015-0002 – Nov. 17

United Nations Foundation – Admin Assistant supporting the Family Planning 2020 Secretariat – Nov. 17 

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

• Email Production Specialist (42538) – Nov. 17
• Marketing Manager, Urban Strategies (42574) – DC or other selected East/Southern metro areas – Nov. 18

BP – Staff Assistant, Communications & Regulatory Affairs – Nov. 18

 George Mason University

• Associate Director of Development, College of Health & Human Services – Nov. 18
• Assistant Director of Development, College of Science – high $40k – Nov. 21

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Legislative Analyst – $75k-$138k – job ID: ONDCP-15-01-LC-DE – Nov. 19  

University of Maryland – Communication & Admin Coordinator for UMD’s Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site – Southern Maryland location – Nov. 19

American Diabetes Association – Chief Executive Officer – Nov. 21

American Immigration Lawyers Association – Advocacy Associate – fluency in Spanish a plus – Nov. 21

DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency – Policy Advisor (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job ID: 26312) – $76k-$98k – Nov. 21

Feed More, Inc. – Richmond, Va.

• Marketing & Communications Manager (pdf) – Nov. 21
• Grants Assistant (pdf) – Nov. 21

U.S. Marshals Service – Chief of Congressional/Public Affairs – $124k-$157k – job ID: CK1248471BD – Nov. 21

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

• Africa Program Assistant (pdf) – $38k – Nov. 21
• Africa Program Associate (pdf)  $52k – proficiency in French required – Nov. 21

Ohio Democrat Member of Congress

• Press Secretary – Nov. 22
• Social Media Press Assistant – Nov. 22

British Embassy

• Speechwriter – $50k – Nov. 23
• Communications Officer – $50k – Nov. 23

James Madison University – Assistant Director of Content Strategy & Editor (scroll to find or use posting # 0406325 – Harrisonburg, Va. – Nov. 23

Parts Unknown winds down Season 4 in Jamaica; you may resume binge-watching your various HBO-Go/Hulu/Netflix faves or watching the full NFL Sunday Night telecast again starting next week – tonight at 9:00 pm (eastern) on CNN

Friday; So Happy It's Here

Motivated, hard-working, curious, and enthusiastic?  Current students fitting that mold would be advised to check out Public Affairs Intern (scroll down) opportunities with the Broadcasting Board of Governors – apply by Dec. 10

The National Center on Education and the Economy seeks Director of Communications to help promote their work researching the world’s top-performing education systems & adapting those findings for policy & standard-setting recommendations for the U.S. educational arena.

The Center for the Study of Social Policy seeks Development Director (pdf) with proven track record in developing and managing a fund development plan for non-profit organizations of significant size, including achieving revenue targets of over $5-$10 million annually.

The American Waterways Operators, representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, is seeking strategic-thinking Director, Communications and Public Affairs (scroll to find) with superior project management skills as well as advocacy and media outreach experience.

Visiting Nurse Associations of America – Legislative Affairs Spring 2015 Intern (scroll to find) – unpaid post – strong interest in and knowledge of public policy, American government and politics, health care desired – apply by Dec. 1

American University

• Events Coordinator, School of International Service – $19-$23/hr – apply by Nov. 15
• Development Gifts Specialist, Law School – part-time – $19-$20/hr
• Producer for WAMU/Kojo Nnamdi Show – part-time – $25/hr – and another listing for that

Public Affairs Council – Manager, Government Relations Practice –  government relations experience and outstanding public speaking & communication skills particularly sought.

URS Corp. – Public Affairs Specialist – seeking candidates with at least two years experience working on public affairs and outreach issues with federal environmental programs

Our friends at the British Embassy seek a Speechwriter to pen all manner of ambassadorial pronouncements, screeds & other chatter – $50k – apply by Nov. 23

Animal Welfare Institute – Internships – undergrad & law

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Associate, Fiscal Federalism
• Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships
• Quantitative Data/Research Manager, States’ Public Sector Retirement Systems

Spring application review ends Dec. 15 for assorted Intern opportunities with student mental health advocate Active Minds

Get involved in the city-greening, -shading & -air-cleaning work of Casey Trees as Education & Events Intern (pdf) – starting ASAP, through March - $12/hr

Strategic thinking and strong communications skills are musts, and prior military service a big plus, for Vice President of Military Affairs for Apollo Education Group, better known as the folks behind the University of Phoenix.

Society for Women’s Health Research – Communications & Marketing Director – broad based communications/PR/marketing background sought; knowledge of health, women’s health, biomedical, and/or scientific issues a plus

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Climate & Energy Legislative Assistant/Intern – nine month term, starting in January – $15/hr – apply by Dec. 8
• Media Intern – paid position, one year term – apply by Jan. 4

WCS Construction – Public Relations Manager – previous construction industry experience and knowledge strongly desired; graphic design/layout skills also desired

Local news institution Gordon Peterson is leaving WJLA at the end of the year, and here is what we assume to be Sinclair Broadcasting’s call for a replacement News Anchor.

… and, finally: though it’s not really in our regular public affairs jobs wheelhouse, perhaps someone near the Western DC border will find this Part Time Assistant Registrar (pdf) opportunity with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture useful – $12/hr

So we've got the first really cold weekend ahead since what, March?  Best wishes for keeping comfortable & content (or out and enjoying/enduring it, if that's your thing) from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Your [Cold, Dammit] Weekend Plan

You've got a chill weekend ahead, and not in a good way – so decide today which one(s) of these suit your fancy and get that CV & cover letter off while is cold/wet outside.

1) 1105 Media – Editorial Intern for Defense Systems – $10/hr, as noted here

2-3) Advancement Project

• Communications Associate for Digital Media – 2 positions available
• Legal Intern, Spring 2015 and Summer 2015

4) Adventist Health Care – Manager, Public Relations/Marketing

5) America’s Promise Alliance – Writer, Communications & Knowledge Management

6) Association of Public Television Station – Communications Intern and Legal Intern (scroll down)

7) Brookings Institution – Senior/Research Associate with the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

8-9) Burson-Marsteller

• Client Executive, Healthcare
• Manager, Healthcare

10) Case Foundation – Interns

11-13) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Officer supporting Europe, Middle East & Central Asia, and East & South Asia programs
• Major Giving Writer
• Public Donor Liaison

14) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Legislative Outreach Manager

15-17) DCI Group

• Media Affairs Director
• Director, Digital Strategy

18-19) Emily’s List

• Marketing Director (pdf)
• Interns

20-21) Ducks Unlimited

• Director of Development, North Carolina & South Carolina – based in region – apply by Nov. 14
• Government Affairs Representative, Great Plains Region – Bismarck, ND; Grand Island, NE or Fort Collins, CO – apply by Nov. 15

22) Every Voice – Director of Major Gifts & Donor Outreach

23-24) Feed More, Inc. – Richmond, Va.

• Marketing & Communications Manager (pdf) – apply by Nov. 21
• Grants Assistant (pdf) – apply by Nov. 21

25) International Student House of Washington, DC – Director of Development – apply by Dec. 1

26) Georgetown University – Communications Manager for the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship

27) Guttmacher Institute – Senior Public Policy Associate (scroll down)

28) James Madison University – Assistant Director of Content Strategy & Editor (scroll to find or use posting # 0406325 – Harrisonburg, Va. – apply by Nov. 23

29) Iridium Satellite – Public Relations Manager – contract status/6 month term

30-31) Justice at Stake

• Law Clerk, Spring 2015 (pdf) – apply by Dec. 1
• Interns

32) Land O’ Lakes, Inc. – Government Relations Intern

33) Leading public sector labor union – Legislative Representative – mid $70k

34-35) Louis Berger Group

• Corporate External Communications Manager
• Corporate Communications Intern

36) Mystery employer – Public Relations Manager – Columbia & Baltimore, MD referenced – search managed by Profiles

37) Mystery innovative nonprofit – Communications Associate – temporary position – $19/hr – search managed by TRAK Services

38) National Center for Policy Analysis – Executive Director – Dallas, TX – search managed by Talent Market

39-40) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)

• Development Coordinator (42582) – Atlanta, GA – apply by Nov. 26
• Associate Director of Philanthropy for the Emerald Edge program – Seattle, WA – apply by Dec. 10

41) Open Road Alliance – Communications Manager – part-time – flexible/remote location; East Coast preferable

42) PBS – Project Assistant, Corporate Communications – post contracted through Maslow Media Group

43) Porter Novelli – Account Exec

44-45) Potomac Communications Group

• Communications Manager – apply by Dec. 15
• Senior Project Coordinator – apply by Dec. 15

46-49) Progressive Change Campaign Committee

• Organizing Director
• Campaign Director
• Development Associate
• Executive Assistant

50) Teach for America – Director, Government Affairs

51-52) World at Work (scroll to find)

• Media Manager
• 2015 Spring Intern, Public Policy & Public Affairs

53) … and, finally: we’re saving the best for dessert, so to speak, with this Public Relations & Social Media Director opportunity for chefstrordinaire José Andrés’ Think Food Group – our price for alerting you to this is only few offerings from the Margarita menu.

Change, Care, Heart & Music

American Association for Clinical Chemistry – Vice President, Policy & Global Affairs (pdf) – The ideal candidate will have 8-10 or more years’ association experience at a senior staff level, preferably in healthcare-related professional membership organization – apply by Nov. 28

Rescue Social Change Group – Communications & Outreach Associate – proven ability to generate original and creative content for social media & fluency in basic aspects of organizing, advocacy, & policy/legislation move your CV to the top of the stack.

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

• Government Affairs Manager
• Special Assistant to the Chief of Membership  Policy
• Special Assistant to the Executive Office

United Nations Foundation – Admin Assistant supporting the Family Planning 2020 Secretariat – apply by Nov. 17

National Head Start Association – Web Copywriter – 3 month term/contract basis – Old Town Alexandria location

American Cancer Society – Regional Legislative Analyst – 7 years of relevant experience required demonstrating excellent research and analysis, writing, & teaming skills.

CARE USA – Director of Government Relations – seeking candidates with background in government relations & international development/relief, as well as management experience

Here’s a very fresh Senior Director, Advocacy post with the American Institute of Architects

American Immigration Lawyers Association – Advocacy Associate – fluency in Spanish a plus – apply by Nov. 21

Capitol Hill

• Education & Workforce Committee, GOP Staff – Professional Staff Member
• New York Democrat – Intern
• NY MoC – Press Intern
• Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) – Intern
• Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) – Intern
• Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) – Intern

National Council of Urban Indian Health – Executive Director – experience and knowledge of issues impacting the health needs of urban Indian Health Programs is highly preferred, especially with regards to the ACA & the Indian Health Care Improvement Act – apply by Nov. 30

Winrock International, a nonprofit organization that works with people in the U.S. & around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity & sustain natural resources, seeks Vice President, External Affairs – Crystal City location – see also main career page here

American Heart Association – Government Relations Manager – Minimum of 2 years of work experience on Capitol Hill, with an advocacy group or in a federal agency required.

AMIDEAST – Communications Intern – $10/hr – Arabic and French language skills helpful

The National Association for Music Education seeks sharp Communications Manager with strong knowledge and understanding of content development & management to join the band.