And, that's it for 2014

Sorry to end the year on a late note; we've had a challenging, virus-y (sinus, not computer) last few days.

We're generally not big fans of year-end wrap-ups and best/worst/most-fascinating lists that you get this time of year – but there are two that we particularly enjoyed and hope to be worth your time:

• Least Essential Albums of 2014 from the Onion: not necessarily the worst music put out during the year, but rather, a compendium of misfires, cash-grabs & vanity projects that should have never been assembled in the first-place.
• The Year in Media Errors & Corrections from Poynter: a hefty-yet-fun collections in media miscues and backtracking.

1-2) ACLU

• State Legislative Associate – New York
• Communications Director, ACLU of Connecticut – Hartford, CT

3) American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs – search managed by Vetted Solutions

4) American Association for Justice – Digital Communications Manager (pdf)

5) American Institute for Cancer Research – Health Communications Writer – part-time – $45/hr

6) American Medical Association – Lobbyist, Federal Affairs

7) Bureau of Land Management – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $75k-$116k – job ID: WO-DEU-2015-0007 – apply by Jan. 20

8) Community Health Accreditation Program – Communications Coordinator

9) Consumer Finance Protection Bureau – Assistant Director, Office of Communications – $160k-$235k – apply by Jan. 12

10) Cruise Lines International Association – Manager, Public Relations & Marketing

11-13) Emily’s List – see also main career page

• Vice President, Campaigns (pdf)
• Senior Director, Campaigns/Senatorial & Gubenatorial (pdf)
• Senior Director, State & Local Campaigns (pdf)

14) Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research – Digital Intern – paid position

15) Jhpiego – Communications Coordinator supporting USAID’s Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program

16) Ketchum – Vice President, Business Development

17) Migration Policy Institute – Communications Coordinator – apply by Jan. 15

18) Mystery non-profit – Communications Associate – temporary – $19/hr – search managed by TRAK Services

19) Mystery scientific association of the well-respected variety – Editorial Assistant – temp-to-hire – $13-$15/hr to $41k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

20) National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials – Public Affairs Coordinator/Assistant Editor

21) Northern Virginia Community College – Senior Web Content Specialist – $50k-$66k – apply by Jan. 4

22) Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $52k-$82k – job ID: OCA-2015-0004 – apply by Jan. 20

23-24) Optical Society of America

• Chief External Affairs Officer
• Senior Director, Optical Society Foundation

25-26) POLITICO Pro

• Transportation Reporter
• Healthcare Reporter

27) SAGE Publications – Editorial Assistant

28) SCORE – Communications Coordinator – see company info here

29) USA Today – Newsroom Internships and Sports Media Group Internships – Summer 2015

30-31) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Policy Counsel, Environment & Agriculture
• Senior Manager, Meetings & Special Events

32) Washington Adventist Hospital – Development Manager

33) YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Communications Associate – apply by Jan. 19

And that's it for 2014 at DCPA+CJ.  279 posts in the book for 2014; we start again on January 2.  We hope you have a safe & as-festive-as-you-desire New Year's Eve, and best wishes for a Happy 2015 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Penultimate

Here's your second-to-last-day-of-2014 set; we'll see you again tomorrow to send off this challenging year, with – you guessed it – more jobs & internships.

1) We start Tuesday’s set off with this mouthful of a position: Complexity-Aware Monitoring & Learning Facilitator for CAMRIS International – supports USAID’s Policy, Planning & Learning Bureau's online Learning Lab by providing content  & facilitating discussions about monitoring & evaluation best practices.  The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of international development experience, strong facilitation skills & familiarity with USAID protocols.

2-3) Just-opened opportunities with Reingold LINK, a full-service strategic communications & stakeholder engagement firm:

• Project Manager (pdf) – min. 3-5 years of previous communications and/or stakeholder engagement work experience sought, along with top-notch writing skills
• Graphic Designer & Creative Manager (pdf) – 7+ years of design experience in branding, retail environments and advertising required

4) The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management is still accepting CVs for 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

5) American Society of Interior Designers – Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (pdf) – search managed by Vetted Solutions

6-7) BAE Systems

• Manager, External Communications
• Senior Communications Representative – California, MD

8) British Embassy – Visits & Events Officer – $47k – New York – apply by Jan. 14

9) The College Board – Director, Government Relations – Chicago, IL, or remote location in IL, IA or MO

10) Facebook – Vice President, U.S. Public Policy

11) Federal Circuit Bar Association – Publishing/Outreach Coordinator – apply by Jan. 15

12) Freddie Mac – Government Relations Professional

13-14) George Washington University

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Office of Human Research
• Writer/Editor, School of Medicine & Health Sciences

15) Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association – Director of Communications – search managed by Staffing Advisors

16) Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden – Director of Development – search managed by Diversified Search

17) HSBC – Office Administrator, U.S. Public Policy – apply by Jan. 3

18-21) Human Rights First (scroll to find)

• Director, Government Relations
• Advocacy Counsel, Refugee Protection
• Database Manager – New York
• Internships – Summer 2015 – DC & New York – apply by Feb. 13

21-22) Share Our Strength

• Advocacy Manager
• multiple Internships available – Feb.-May term

23) United Fresh Produce Association – Government Relations Assistant

24) Walmart – Summer Intern, Federal Government Relations – for current grad students in government, political economy, economics or business

25) World Vision – Advocacy/Communications Interns, Summer 2015

Run-down (us, we mean, although that obviously could also apply to the local football establishment, as well)

Hi there!  A little sick, thanks for asking; how about you?  Great!  OK then, enjoy today's set, and don't forget yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.  We plan on having new content tomorrow, Wednesday & Friday, but we'll see how that pans out.

1-3) Americans for Prosperity

• Development Associate
• Digital Marketing Associate
• Executive Assistant

4) American Institute for Architects – Manager, Federal Relations

5-6) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (select DC location, hit search button down the page)

• Vice President of State Affairs
• Government Relations Intern

7) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Assistant Director, Government & Public Affairs – $120k-$181k – job ID: 15-SES-077-EJM – apply by Jan. 31

8) Catholic University – Vice President for University Advancement – search managed by Diversified Search

9) Center for the Study of Islam & the Middle East – Outreach Intern

10-12) Conservation International

• Director, News Strategy & Media Relations
• Editorial Director
• Senior Manager, Regional Development

13) Corporate Council on Africa – Internships

14) Deloitte – Manager, Political Action Committee

15) EMD Serono – Government Affairs & Policy Associate/Intern – search managed by Randstad

16) Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist with Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve – $63k-$98k – job ID: DHRA-15-1248481-B – apply by Jan. 5

17) Dept. of Energy – Digital Communications Specialist – $63k-$98k – job ID: DOE-HQ-PA- 15-00042-CR-R – apply today, Dec. 29

18-19) Destination DC

• Director of Communications – apply by Jan. 9
• Executive Assistant – apply by Jan. 9

20) The Hannon Group – entry-to-mid-level Communications Specialist supporting their DoE client

21) Hospira – Director of Policy/Government Affairs (search DC location or req ID: 14890BR)

22) Institute of Museum and Library Services – Director of Communications & Government Affairs – $124k-$157k – job ID: IMLS-15-1287934 – apply by Jan. 16

23) Meals on Wheels Association of American – Public Policy Manager (pdf)

24-26) National Committee for Quality Assurance (scroll to find)

• Corporate & Foundations Director
• Director of Communications
• Public Policy Analyst

27) National PTA – Associate Director of Individual Giving – search managed by Staffing Advisors

28-29) Population Action International

• Director of Communications
• Development Coordinator

30-31) Third Way

• Senior Media Relations Manager
• Director of Development (pdf) – search managed by Aspen Leadership Group

32) Washington Metro Area Transit Authority – Public Information Officer (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job # 141296)

33) Youth center specializing in providing community services – Development Associate/Grant Writer – $55k-$70k – search managed by Randstad

Re-featured

Here's your previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Naval Sea Systems Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: NW51035-12- 1281776K0991737D – Dec. 29

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – Social Media Community Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: DON-3636-1 -2015-0001 – Dec. 29

University of Virginia – Assistant Director of Event Management, Athletic Dept. – $32k-$36k – Charlottesville, Va. – Dec. 30 

Corporation for National & Community Service – Community Relations Specialist – $63k-$65k – job ID: NS-14- 117-1278254 – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 31

National Network to End Domestic Violence – Vice President, Public Policy (pdf) – Dec. 31

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or by state, as applicable)

• Director of Marketing Strategy & Engagement – Dec. 31
• Donor Relations Manager – Rochester, NY – Dec. 31

Research!America – Development Assistant – part-time – Dec. 31 

Sound Transit – Communications Project Manager – $68k-$85k – Seattle, WA – Dec. 31

Trout Unlimited – Major Gift Officer, Mid-Atlantic Region – Dec. 31

Washington Area Women’s Foundation

• Director of Development (pdf) – Dec. 31
• Development Manager (pdf) – Dec. 31

Women’s Learning Partnership – Program Associate for Advocacy & Communications – Dec. 31

Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (aka A-SPAN) – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $15k + tuition award – Americorps/VISTA position – Jan. 2

National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$82k – job ID: NPS-NCR-NCRO- 15-1281232(MK) – Jan. 2

Union of Concerned Scientists – Outreach Coordinator, Energy & Climate Program – $50k – Jan. 4

Later, that Friday ...

Wait, there's one more package under the tree: a late-to-the-game Friday set.  One of these could be just what you always wanted, we hope.

1-3) American University

• Web Communications Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator for the Arts – $40k-$45k
• Program Coordinator supporting the International Peace & Conflict Resolution Program – part-time – $19-$22/hr

4) American Legacy Foundation – Manager, Youth Activism

5-6) Brookings Institution

• Assistant with the Center for Universal Education – low-mid $40k
• Senior Fellow & Director of the Energy Security & Climate Initiative

7-12) Capitol Hill

• Committee on Ethics – Director of Investigations
• Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) – Senior Field Deputy – Los Angeles, CA
• Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) – Intern
• Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Republican Staff – Intern
• House Judiciary Committee, Democratic Staff – Press Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

13) Feeding America – Manager, Corporate Partnerships/Invest an Acre – Chicago, IL

14) Foundation for the Defense of Democracies – Congressional Relations Manager

15) Georgetown University – Development Associate

16) Lockheed Martin – Communications Intern

17) Management Sciences for Health – Writer – Arlington, Va. or Medford, MA

18-21) National Building Museum

• Vice President for Development
• Digital Marketing Associate
• Graphic Designer
• Special Events Coordinator

22-23) National Multiple Sclerosis Society

• Director of Development/Individual Giving
• Director of Development/Leadership Events

24) National Parks Conservation Association – Admin Coordinator/Receptionist

25-26) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area)

• Marketing Manager for Climate Policy – experience developing effective messaging, marketing strategies & integrated campaigns particularly desired – locations possible: Arlington, Va., Harrisburg or Conshohocken, PA, Dublin, OH – apply by Jan. 9
• Philanthropy Coordinator, Principal Gifts – apply by Jan. 9

27-28) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Officer, Antibiotic Resistance Project
• Senior Associate, Environmental Science

29-30) University Research Corp.

• Media Relations Specialist
• Senior Editor – part-time

31) World Society for the Protection of Animals – United Nations Public Affairs & Policy Advisor – New York

32-33) and, finally: opportunities both charmed & charged-by-current events in Charlottesville, Va. at the University of Virginia

• Events Manager at lovely Carr’s Hill under the Office of the President – $55k-$65k
• Gender Violence & Social Change Outreach Coordinator with the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center – $50k-$60k – apply by Jan. 9

34) and, finally, part 2: did Santa come up short despite your plea for one of the luxe offerings in the ultra-acclaimed Modernist Cuisine series? Go right to the source, then (Bellvue, WA), as an Editorial Intern with Intellectual Ventures, the brain-forward operation founded by this rather sharp fellow.

Best wishes for an easy & relaxed post-holiday weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

It's a Wrap

We'll be back on Friday.  Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource!

1) The Human Rights Campaign seeks Multimedia Coordinator with 1-3 years of video production experience, as well as facility with applications such as Adobe Premiere CC, PhotoShop, After Effects, Illustrator & Apple/Mac systems.

2) The Patient Access Network Foundation provides grants to underinsured patients with chronic, rare, or life threatening diseases for deductible and copay obligations for prescription therapies; you might be the lucky person tapped to help spread the word about these good works as Director of Communications for the group – $110k-$140k – apply by Jan. 16

3) AIDS United – Public Policy Fellowship, Summer 2015 – apply by Mar 15

4) Alliance for Justice – Development Associate

5) ALS Association – Associate Director, Development Operations (pdf)

6) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Outreach & Communications Systems Intern

7-8) American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

• Research Analyst. Local Policy
• Intern, Federal Policy Program

9) America's Health Insurance Plans – Legislative/Regulatory Analyst

10-11) ANERA/American Near East Refugee Aid

• Vice President of Philanthropy
• Interns, Summer 2015 – apply by Mar. 15

12-13) Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

• Development Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations (pdf)
• Admin Assistant, Development (pdf)  – temporary post – $10/hr

14-15) Aspen Institute

• Development & Campaign Coordinator
• Intern, Center for Native American Youth

16) Association of American Medical Colleges – Public Affairs Specialist

17) Beyond Borders – Interns

18) Business-Industry Political Action Committee – Assistant, Grassroots Services

19) Center for Effective Government – Interns

20) Communities in Schools – Public Relations Manager

21) Corporate Accountability Council – Digital Organizer

22-24) C-SPAN

• Managing Producer, Promotions Team
• Production Assistant, Book TV
• Intern, Summer 2015 and Intern, Fall 2015

25) Environmental Defense Fund – Director, National Field Operations

26-27) Freedom Forum

• Development Officer
• Special Projects Associate

28-30) Greenpeace

• Arctic Campaign Director
• Supporter Care Representative – apply by Jan. 5 (we’re guessing the 2014 is a typo)
• Community Partnerships Manager – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 5

31-32) Hill+Knowlton Strategies

• General Manager
• Digital Design Strategist

33-34) Humane Society of the U.S.

• Public Policy Coordinator
• Policy Implementation Coordinator

35) Independent Sector – Director, Government Relations

36) Intellectual Ventures – Government Relations Manager

37-38) International Medical Corps

• Project Assistant
• Interns – select internships in US

39) Mystery employer, Rockville-based – Junior Development Associate – temporary post – $15/hr – Raiser’s Edge/Convio experience particularly valued – needed ASAP

40) Mystery nonprofit – Communications Associate – temp-to perm – $18-$25/hr to $50k-$60k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

41) National Association of Broadcasters – Admin Assistant, State Associations &  Board Relations

42) National Network to End Domestic Violence – Vice President, Public Policy (pdf) – apply by Dec.31

43) Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Legislative & Public Affairs Intern – $42k-$55k – job ID: OPIC-OEA-2015-0002 – apply by Jan. 16

44) Public Knowledge – Policy Advocate – apply by Jan. 16

45) Sibley Hospital – Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations – can also search here, under professional/non-clinical category

46) TE Connectivity – Manager, Political Action Committee and U.S. Legislative Affairs

47) Trout Unlimited – Major Gift Officer, Mid-Atlantic Region – apply by Dec. 31

48-49) Washington Area Women’s Foundation

• Director of Development (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31
• Development Manager (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31

50) Washington Institute for Near-East Policy – Research Assistants (scroll down) – one year term, starting in June – fluency in Arabic, Farsi, or Turkish highly preferred – apply by Feb. 13

51) ... and, finally: the application process for Executive Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association includes putting together legislative & press materials in support of a hypothetical bill (pdf) allowing Federal law enforcement officers to remain armed during a government shutdown/furlough - you have until Jan. 19 to craft your plan.

Winding Down

We'll be in (mostly) just-the-jobs mode as we coast to the end of 2014.  If you usually skip our regular Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing this week, you might want to check out yesterday's set, which also featured a smattering of fresh finds.

1) Bipartisan public affairs firm seeks Senior Coordinator with at least three years relevant admin experience, including some work in government/public affairs or Capitol Hill environment – $45k-$50k – search managed by TRAK Services

2) The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is in search mode for an Online Communications Specialist with top-notch writing/editing skills & working knowledge of content management systems as well as graphics and web editing programs.

3) Grossman Heinz, a public affairs firm specializing in advocacy & campaigns, seeks Communications Strategist with at least 10 years of experience in media, PR, issue advocacy, or communications strategy; Capitol Hill experience a plus.

4) Alliance for Biking & Walking – Communications Manager – apply by Jan. 16

5-6) American Association for Cancer Research (scroll to find)

• Senior Science Policy Analyst – PhD/advanced degree preferred
• Editorial Assistant – Philadelphia, PA

7) Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (aka A-SPAN) – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $15k + tuition award – Americorps/VISTA position – apply by Jan. 2

8-10) British Embassy

• Head of Digital Communications – $50k – apply by Dec. 28
• Executive Assistant to the Military Attaché – $38k – apply by Jan. 9
• Public Affairs Officer – $44k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Jan. 7

11) Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America – Communications Associate

12) Corporation for National & Community Service – Community Relations Specialist – $63k-$65k – job ID: NS-14- 117-1278254 – Baltimore, MD – apply by Dec. 31

13) Defense Health Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: NCJT14391 4341285131DR – apply by Dec. 23

14) Dept. of Education – Principal Ambassador Fellows supporting the Office of Communications & Outreach – $85k-$111k – job ID: OCO-HQ-2015-0007 – apply by Jan. 20

15) Evoke Research & Consulting – Communications Specialist

16-20) National Council of Jewish Women – New York, except as noted

• Director, Marketing & Communications
• Development Associate, Special Concepts
• Manager of Database & Development Services
• Legislative Intern – DC-based
• Communications Intern

21) National LGBTQ Task Force – National Campaigns Director

22) National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$82k – job ID: NPS-NCR-NCRO- 15-1281232(MK) – apply by Jan. 2

23) Platte Institute for Economic Research – Director of Research – Omaha, NE – search managed by Talent Market

24) Society for Neuroscience – Communications Assistant

25) T-Mobile – Principal Government Affairs Manager

26) … and, finally: spend your next Christmas in Hawaii, as Public Affairs Specialist for the Dept. of the Navy – $59k-$76k – Kaneohe, HI – apply today, Dec. 22

27) and, finally, part 2: is a part-time gig answering phones & giving travel instructions in Laurel, MD more your speed?  If you answered yes to that sad question, we have this Regional Information Representative (scroll down) post with Central Maryland Regional Transit for your consideration – $14/hr

We're in the Giving Mood

Yesterday's unexpected bit of local holiday sports cheer has put us in the spirit of giving, in the form of a brief run of new finds following these previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week.

Adventure Theatre/Musical Theatre Center – Director of Communications – Dec. 22

Becket Fund for Religious Liberty – Admin Assistant/Editor (scroll to find) – Dec. 22

DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: CIS-PJN- 1280108-PUB – Dec. 22

American University – Senior Producer for the Diane Rehm Show/WAMU 88.5 FM – Dec. 23

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by state or DC Metro area)

• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Anchorage, AK – Dec. 23
• Senior Policy Advisor, Landscape Conservation – Dec. 25

Smithsonian Institution finds since our early December check-in (scroll to find):

• Advancement Assistant – Dec. 26
• Advancement Communications Specialist for the National Portrait Gallery – Dec. 26
• Philanthropy Initiative Coordinator, Museum of American History – Dec. 26

 British Embassy – ICT Generalist/Admin Assistant – $33k – Dec. 28 

– new stuff –

American Red Cross – Social Engagement Specialist

Cumulus Media – Webmaster/Digital Content Producer

Free the Slaves – Interns (scroll down) – various disciplines; we're guessing Winter/Spring opportunities are already spoken for

Mystery employer – Social Media Specialist – search managed by the Creative Group

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

• Project Manager – Philadelphia, PA
• Interns (scroll down)

SEIU

• Senior Policy Coordinator
• Political Capacity Coordinator

Society for Science & the Public

• Director, Alumni Relations
• Social Media Specialist

Spectrum Science Communications

• Account Director
• Account Supervisor
• Senior Account Executive
• Account Executive

U.S.-Japan Council – Digital Communications Specialist

WESTAT – Digital Media Community Coordinator

You & Ben Affleck as Pals; Here's Your Chance

The U.S. Travel Association wants you to know about this still-available paid Communications Intern opportunity for the Winter 2015 term starting in early February – prior experience in a political, hospitality, news or federal policy-related organization deemed a major plus

American Forests, promoter of a healthy urban & wildland forests everywhere, is in search mode for applicants for Spring and Summer Communications & Marketing Intern slots; candidates must be currently enrolled in 4-year college/university, strong writing/editing skills top the qualification list

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops seeks a Promotions Specialist with strong project management skills and experience related to publishing, PR /marketing & fund-raising – can also search here, under Office of National Collections

We can’t guarantee you’ll become close personal friends with Ben Affleck if you’re hired on as Communications Manager for the Eastern Congo Initiative – but let’s face it, this is probably your best shot for that to happen.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Associate, Medical Device Initiative
• Data Manager and Officer with the Public Safety Performance Project
• Senior Associate and Manager, U.S. Oceans/Caribbean
• Associate and Senior Associate, Improving End-of-Life Care
• Associate, Reforming States’ Public Sector Retirement Systems

Eastern Foundry, a newly-formed incubator for aspiring government contractors based in Crystal City, seeks part-time PR & Social Media Coordinator

The Delta Regional Authority, an economic development group following the Mississippi from from Southern Illinois all the way down through True Detective territory, seeks DC-based Special Advisor for Congressional Affairs

Dept. of Treasury – Legislative Affairs Specialist supporting the Special Inspector General for TARP – $106k-$157k – job ID: 15-SIGTAR-014P – apply by Jan. 5 

American University – Senior Producer for the Diane Rehm Show/WAMU 88.5 FM – apply by Dec. 23

Like guns?  Strong writer? Op-ed Writer opportunities with Guns.com await  those of you who nodded yes in both cases.


Your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource hopes that you, and embattled local quarterbacks, have  productive & better-than-expected weekends.

Enterprise, Ethics, Satellite & Trust

We're once again in work-in-progress mode today [all done, now], but we'll surely be done in plenty of time for you to take in the holiday happening noted at the bottom of the page.

1-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Project Manager, Global Internet Strategy
• Program Manager of Operations: Economic Policy Studies
• Program Manager, Executive Office
• Staff & Research Assistants – Summer 2015 start date

5-7) Brookings Institution

• Communications & Outreach Manager, Executive Education
• Specialty Programs Manager, Executive Education
• Library Assistant

8) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Executive Assistant to VP of Communications

9) DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: CIS-PJN- 1280108-PUB – apply by Dec. 22

10) Earth Resources Technologies – Social Media Coordinator/Writer – part-time – supporting NOAA Coast Survey

11) Ethics Resource Center/Ethics & Compliance Officer Association – Vice President of Marketing & Communications

12-16) Georgetown University

• Communications Associate, Medical Center
• Development Assistant, Medical Center
• Senior Associate Vice President, Development & Campaign Operations
• Chief of Staff, School of Public Policy
• Director of Development for Mission & Ministry/Regional Advancement

17-18) Iridium Satellite

• Director, Marketing & Public Relations
• Public Relations Manager – 6 month term

19-20) National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Social Media Intern
• Editorial Intern

21-24) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or by state, as applicable)

• Director of Marketing Strategy & Engagement – apply by Dec. 31
• Conservation Campaigns Operations Specialist – apply by Jan. 6
• Marketing Manager for Climate Policy – locations possible: Arlington, Va., Harrisburg or Conshohocken, PA, Dublin, OH – apply by Jan. 9
• Climate & Energy Policy Manager – Concord, NH – apply by Jan. 16

25) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Director of European Affairs – DC-based

26) Mystery association – Convention Assistant – 6 month term – $22-$25/hr

27-28) NASDAQ QMX

• Creative Director
• Graphic Designer

29-31) National Wildlife Federation

• Marketing Coordinator
• Senior Policy Specialist, Gulf Coast Restoration – DC-based
• Deputy Director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition – Annapolis, MD

32) Porter Novelli – Creative Project Manager

33) Rescue Social Change Group – Admin/Research Coordinator

34) United Domestic Workers of America – Media Relations Specialist – Sacramento, CA

35) University of Richmond – Assistant Dean for Law School Development & Alumni Relations – JD preferred – Richmond. Va.

36) American Association for People With Disabilities – Policy Associate

37) American College of Surgeons – Congressional Affairs Associate

38) Armed Forces Services Corp. – Legislative Affairs Analyst

39) Consumer Federation of America – Digital Communications Manager

40) Freddie Mac – Government & Industry Relations Professional

41) Heritage Foundation – Senior Strategist, Digital Media

42) International Food Policy Research Institute – Communications Associate supporting the HarvestPlus program

43) Johnson Controls – Director, Government Relations

44) National Geographic Channel/NatGeo WILD – Manager, Social Media

45) Smithsonian Institution – Brand Marketing Specialist – $52k-$67k – apply by Jan. 5

You may have a little less fuel for the traditional airing of grievances once you've sampled some of the terrific holiday season beers at tonight's Festivus celebration at Rustico Alexandria; the fun starts at 6:00 pm!

– more to come OK, we're done –

From Anglican to Zoroastrian

Mystery education provider seeks Public Relations Director with at least 6-10 years of related experience, including work with political, non-profit, or other social campaigns – search managed by Profiles Placement

Maryland Catholic Conference – Communications Director – minimum five to seven years’ experience in media with a focus on government affairs required; previous work in issue campaign management or with the Maryland General Assembly are plusses – Annapolis, MD – apply by Jan. 9

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty seeks Communications Director (scroll to find) with 6+ years of relevant experience, including management work, to defend religious freedoms along a spectrum of faiths ranging from Anglican to Zoroastrian – apply by Jan. 12 – Legal Counsel and Admin Assistant/Editor posts also noted, with a Dec. 22 deadline for the latter.

Teach for America – can also search here, using DC location

• Director, Government Affairs
• Manager, Government Affairs

Per the comments section, we see that the American Advertising Federation has an Event/Program & Marketing Intern post to fill for Jan.-May term; scroll down there to see some additional how-to-apply info.

GMYR – Interns – Jan.-May term –  $12/hr – apply by Dec. 31

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty – Communications Director – strong belief in organizations mission, which includes school choice & education reform, is required – Milwaukee, WI – search managed by Talent Market

Positions supporting the Center for Sustainable Cities at the World Resources Institute:

• Communications Coordinator
• Special Assistant
• Writing & Editing Intern

Ongoing recruitment notices for entry-level and mid-level strategic communications & public affairs professionals at APCO Worldwide

Naval Sea Systems Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: NW51035-12- 1281776K0991737D – apply by Dec. 29

Capitol Hill

• Ohio Democrat – Press Secretary
• California progressive – Communications Manager
• Hawaii Democrat – Press Secretary
• Tennessee Democrat – Legislative Assistant/Counsel
• Northeastern liberal – Staff Assistant
• Office of General Counsel – Paralegal
• Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) - Intern
• Senior Member on Ways & Means Committee – Press Intern
• Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) – Intern
• Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) – Intern
• Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) – Intern
• Un-named MoC – Intern

Communications Specialist and Assistant Editor posts with Silver Spring’s Synergy Enterprises appear very fresh per this search-engine-sourced job listings page, but there appears to be some disconnect w/ the careers page on their own website. 

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – Social Media Community Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: DON-3636-1 -2015-0001 – apply by Dec. 29

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition promotes open, affordable, high-capacity broadband for the benefit of schools, libraries, health care providers & other community anchor institutions – your spot in this operation could be Development Director, a post with $75k base salary, with potential performance-based compensation that could double your pay.

The Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO seeks Legislative Director with  6+ years experience in legislation & public policy, as well as background in issue or electoral campaigns and/or labor issues – – Annapolis, MD – apply by Jan. 5

American Urological Association (scroll down)

• Content & Communications Specialist
• Videographer/Media Coordinator

Unidentified mid-sized animal welfare non-profit is looking for a Media Relations Associate, on a temporary-to-hire, starting-soon basis to assist in their ongoing media efforts – Bethesda-based

Facebook – DC or Menlo Park, CA

• Director, Policy Communications
• Public Policy Research Manager

Mystery employer seeks Privacy Policy Specialist with an understanding of privacy, data security and technology policy issues – one-year contract position – $34/hr – search managed by Hire Counsel

MWW Group – Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor, Social Media Strategy & Analytics – DC or New York

You Could Be Headed to a Championship Banquet (even if you're just helping make sure the headcount is correct & the the mics are working fine)

TUESDAY UPDATE: no new post today; we hope to be back Wednesday.

Hello Monday!  We've got a pretty good-sized set of fresh finds for you, and of course, there's also yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Federal Reserve Board of Governors – Assistant Congressional Liaison – graduate degree, 4+ years related experience, & knowledge of banking laws/regulations, economics, the Federal Reserve, and congressional procedures will move your resume to the top of the pile.

New since our late November visit, we find that International Christian Concern seeks DC-based Regional Manager for Southeast Asia for duties spanning journalism, international development & project management fields – fluency in Mandarin deemed a big plus – $35k-$60k

MSL Group

• Account Exec
• Digital Strategist

Atlantic Media seeks Vice President, Events to helm production of 80+ events yearly on behalf of their Government Executive group – 2015 Editorial Fellowship also available, starting in July – apply by Feb. 27

Donor Digital – Advertising Manager/Account Exec – a minimum of 2 years experience in one of these areas desired: advocacy, fundraising, electoral campaigning, project management, event planning, internet marketing, or direct response – DC or Berkley, CA

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

• Government Affairs Manager – apply by Jan. 10
• Legislative & Policy Analyst – apply by Feb. 6

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers – Government Relations Assistant – $45k-$55k – Capitol Hill Experience preferred

Just Vision, a nonprofit organization that informs local and international audiences about Palestinian and Israeli civilian efforts to resolve their conflict, seeks Grants Manager – DC or New York

We haven’t checked in with our friends at Conservation International since late October; that’s too long between visits:

• Vice President, Brand Marketing
• Managing Director, Conservation Stewards Program
• Senior Manager, Annual Giving Stewardship

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights notes New York-based Communications Director and Development Director posts

Gannett/ USA TODAY is looking for a Copy Editor with at least 5 years of experience at a daily newspaper/digital operation & imperviousness to deadline pressure 

Lockheed Martin

• Senior Communications Representations providing media relations support for the Littoral Combat Ship unit
• Internal Communications Specialist

Mystery association seeks exceptional Executive Assistant to support President & CEO – $45k-$52k – search managed by Pat Taylor & Associates

Americans for the Arts – Corporate & Foundation Relations Coordinator – 3-5 years experience in development sought, with a focus on corporate & foundation Relations

Here’s some fresh Smithsonian Institution finds since our early December check-in (scroll to find):

• Advancement Assistant – apply by Dec. 26
• Advancement Communications Specialist for the National Portrait Gallery – apply Dec. 26
• Assistant Director of Advancement for the National Museum of the American Indian – New York – apply by Jan. 9

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$82k – job ID: D023-15-CMM-1283141 – apply by Dec. 19

Weber Shandwick/Powell Tate is seeking a highly motivated Director candidate to lead Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns; minimum of 6-8 years of CSR communications experience, either in an agency or in-house environment, is required.

Education Trust

• Communications Associate
• Director of Legislative Affairs

The Hager Sharp seeks Fellow to join their health practice area to assist with communications & outreach support primarily for their Office on Women’s Health client.

Inova Health System – Marketing & PR Manager – responsible for marketing and communications strategies for Inova’s primary care & specialty practices

Strong knowledge/experience in education policy issues needed for these fresh opportunities with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation:

• Senior Communications Officer
• Senior Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy

FleishmanHillard affiliate gmmb seeks Assistant Account Exec with strong Spanish language skills to support their education practice

Senior Associate and Senior Manager opportunities noted with Scott Circle Communications

Woodberry Forest School, located just outside lovely Orange, Va., has room on campus for new hires in fundraising/development:

• Major Gifts Officer
• Director of Parent Relations
• Gifts Processing Coordinator

Perhaps you'll be hired on as Assistant Director of Event Management for the athletic dept. at the University of Virginia in time to help with the surely cheery end-of-year banquets honoring the NCAA runner-up women's soccer team as well as yesterday's crowned-as-champion men's squad – $32k-$36k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Dec. 30

Sunday

Here's your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Akilah Institute for Women – Director of Capital & Growth – New York or San Francisco, CA – search managed by ReWork – Dec. 15

Dept. of Justice/Office of the Inspector General – Strategic Media Coordinator – $106k-$138k – job ID: OIG-2014- 71-DEU – Dec. 15

Potomac Communications Group

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

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or by state, as applicable)

• Director of Philanthropy, MD/DC Chapter – Dec. 15
• Mobile Marketing Manager (42461) – Dec. 17
• Donor Relations Manager (42626) – Mt. Pleasant, SC – Dec. 17
• Director of Global Operations for External Affairs & Global Lands (42645) – Dec. 19

Dept. of the Interior – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$138k – job ID: OST-DA-15- MM1252503(DEU) – Dec. 17

School-Based Health Alliance – Outreach & Engagement Associate – Dec. 17

British Embassy

• Trade Analyst, Defense Staff – temporary post – $18/hr – Dec. 17
• Education Coordinator – $39k – Dec. 21
• Visits Officer – $38k – Dec. 21
• Education Officer – $59k – New York – Dec. 21

Children’s Dental Health Project – Communications Associate – Dec. 18
 
Destination DC

• Director of Communications – Dec. 19
• Executive Assistant – Dec. 19

EcoAgriculture Partners – Communications Associate – Dec. 19

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Program Specialist supporting National Zoo a& Conservation Biology Institute – Dec. 19

World Bank – Online Communications Officer – Dec. 19

Pro Football, Non-Monorail Transit & Your Nascent Career in Dining Criticism

Hello Friday!  We're happy to see you.

The T. Howard Foundation, a Silver Spring-based organization dedicated to advancing diversity in media, is actively recruiting for:

• Training & Recruitment Coordinator (pdf) – apply by Jan. 12
• Assistant Manager, Professional Development (pdf) – apply by Jan. 15

We noted Hattaway Communications’ Digital Associate opportunity in Tuesday’s digital/social special edition; and we’ve since learned that they are still actively seeking candidates for Research Associate (pdf) and Designer (pdf) posts as well; Mac-based operating environment 

American University

• Web Producer, WAMU 88.5 FM
• Assistant to the Dean, School of Communication – $21-$23/hr
• Research Specialist, School of Public Affairs – $19-$22/hr – focus on federal, state, & local justice system operations

Hasn’t exactly been a stellar season around here, pro-football-wise (unless, you’re a hater of #HTTR, of course), but don’t let that dampen your enthusiasm for this surely super-coveted Government Affairs Lead post with the National Football League – and yes, we’ll be happy to take the upgrade to club seats for a nice Sept. or October tilt next year at FedEx for showing you this, thanks.

Brookings Institution – Research Analyst supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy – strong grounding in statistics & economics is essential

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Editorial Officer
• International Ocean Policy Officer – contractor status noted, international travel required

Sound Transit, conveyor of Seattle commuters, tourists & other users of rail & bus (but not monorail), seeks Communications Project Manager for variety of public outreach duties – $68k-$85k – apply by Dec. 31

Fancy yourself as rival or heir-apparent to Sietsma or Kliman?  Dining Editor for DC Metro Magazine (and DCMetroPlus.com) might start you on your way to fulfilling that fantasy.

Chicago-based opportunities with the American Medical Association include this Potomac Flacks-sourced Director, Leadership Communications post, as well as Communications Specialist.

We first noted this glam Vice President, Public Relations listing with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in early November, and, well, it’s still there. 

Best wishes for lovely & restorative weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

More to Come

Just-the-jobs Thursday, work-in-progress style and now we're done.

1) American Counseling Association – State Legislative Representative – $58k-$59k

2-4) Atlantic Council (scroll to find)

• Assistant Director, Prospect Research & Strategy
• Media Relations Assistant
• Publications/Graphic Design Coordinator

5-6) Booz Allen Hamilton

• Media Relations Lead
• Senior Media Relations Leader – experience with international media relations, including the Middle East & Southeast Asia, is desirable

7) Burke Presbyterian Church – Communications Director (pdf) – part-time – more information here

8-11) Center for American Progress

• Associate Director, Media Relations
• Social Media Director
• Social Media Associate
• Digital Communications Associate supporting Generation Progress

12) Daily Caller News Foundation – Deputy Editor – search managed by Talent Market

13) Inter-American Development Bank – Communications & Social Media Staffer – contract position

14-21) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as noted

• Scientific Communications & Policy Officer for the International Vaccine Access Center – $54k-$74k
• Senior Associate Director, Institutional Stewardship
• Development Data Specialist, Medical School – $15-$21/hr
• Special Events Coordinator – $31k-$42k
• Development Coordinator, School of Education – $31k-$42k
• Alumni Relations Coordinator – $31k-$42k
• Director of Development, School of Engineering
• Communications Assistant supporting SAIS – part-time & casual/on call – DC-based

22-23) McFadden – opportunities supporting USAID’s Center for Disaster Information

• Press Officer
• Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

24) National Council on Aging – Social Media Specialist – search managed by Staffing Advisors

25-26) National Public Radio

• Executive Director, Marketing/Branding & Communications
• Editor, Homepage/Digital

27) RAND Corporation – Director of Congressional Relations

28) American Political Science Association – Director of Communications (pdf) – application info can be found noted on the other jobs listed here

29) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Chief Staff Officer for Communications – $157k-$175k

30-31) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

• Policy Analyst, State Fiscal Policy
• Research Assistant, Federal Budget & Tax Policy

32) DC Metro Magazine – Social Media Intern

33-34) Georgetown University

• Assistant Director, Law Annual Fund
• Senior Event Coordinator, Law School

35) Nature Conservancy – Missouri State Director – (scroll to find, or use advanced search under Missouri) – St. Louis, MO – apply by Jan. 9

36) Union of Concerned Scientists – Baker Media Internship – one year term – $15/hr – apply by Jan. 4

37) Venn Strategies – Executive Assistant

38) American Academy of Neurology – Administrator, Email Marketing Digital Strategy

40) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship – one year term; early Summer start date – apply by Jan. 9

41-45) Center for Community Change

• Senior Political Writer
• Donor Relations Manager
• Senior Policy Advisor
• Immigration Field Director
• Senior Organizer – location variable/flexible

46-47) Center for Science in the Public Interest

• Senior Online Marketing Manager
• Interns

48) DC United – Intern, Community Relations

49-51) National Automotive Dealers Association

• Director, Legislative Policy – apply by Jan. 31
• Specialist, Grassroots & Legislative – apply by Jan. 31
• Sr. Director, Media Relations – apply by Jan. 31

52-53) National Education Association

• Senior Campaigns & Elections Specialist – 18-month term – $76k-$130k
• Intern, Summer 2015

54-55) Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access

• Vice President of Government Relations (pdf)
• Government Relations Intern (pdf) – paid position

– more to come OK, we're done –