We're Thankful for Fridays

How was your week?  If it was like ours, you're probably super-happy that your weekly odometer has once again rolled over to Friday; or perhaps you're just relieved the Caps managed to grind one out last night.  And, at least the always-traffic-snarling National Christmas Tree lighting is behind us for another year (we once again forgot to take steps to avoid that last evening). In any event, Happy Friday!

The School-Based Health Alliance seeks to bring on an Outreach & Engagement Associate to support communications, marketing, membership & development activities – 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit, Capitol Hill, or communications/PR required – apply by Dec. 17

The Pew Research Center, the polling & research affiliate of Friday DCPA+CJ mainstay Pew Charitable Trusts, seeks Communications Director with at least 10 years of relevant experience demonstrating a strong knowledge of the DC press corps & proven record of cultivating media relationships;  non-profit, think tank, research, or academic background strongly preferred.

... and, speaking of the Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Communications Officer, Family Stability Portfolio – at least eight years of direct experience communications required, including work in media relations, public policy & campaigns; experience working on advocacy of consumer finance issues desired
• Communications Manager, Health Initiatives
• Communications Associate, Health Initiatives
• Senior Research Associate, Government Performance and another with that title
• Senior Admin Assistant, Communications

The Children’s Dental Health Project seeks Communications Associate with 1-4 years of prior communications experience, preferably in the nonprofit or journalism fields, as well as stong writing/editing skills & ability to translate public policy issues for a broader audience – apply by Dec. 18

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management seeks disaster-resistant Spring 2015 Intern candidates; best suited for undergrads, grad students, or recent graduates with  background in emergency management, homeland security, public safety, public administration, or related field – apply by Jan. 15

The Maternal and Child Survival Program at Jhpiego seeks Intern (scroll to find)  to assist with innovative & simplified means of data presentation – experience in graphic design and data visualization is preferred – we’re told they’re looking to fill position very quickly, so get to it.

DCS Congressional, a small digital firm working primarily with Democratic offices on the Hill as well as campaigns, non-profits & associations, seeks personable, progressive-minded, hard-working Account Manager (scroll to find) for a broad range of research, proofing/editing/formatting, & client interface duties – proficiency in Dreamweaver or similar CMS, as well as Adobe design suite, is preferred. 

American University

• Staff Assistant, School of Public Affairs – $19/hr – apply today, Dec. 5
• Staff Assistant, Development Office – $19-$20/hr – apply today, Dec. 5
• Associate Director of Development, Law School – $58k-$63k
• Senior Writer, School of Public Affairs
• Events Manager, School of Public Affairs

Scroll way down for DC-based opportunities with GRID Alternatives, a group working to bring renewable energy technology & training to under-served communities:

• Development Officer
• Outreach Coordinator
• PR Consultant – DC or New York

World Wildlife Fund

• Development Coordinator, Annual Giving
• Senior Development Officer, Foundations

The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus seeks Campaign Managers and Finance Directors for State Senate races for the Nov. 2015 Virginia elections.

Best wishes for a fine, fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.