And that's it for 2015

1) Al-Arabiya News Channel – Cameraperson/Editor – $65k-$70k – Arabic languages skills not a requirement for position

2) Audubon Society – Development Officer – New York

3) Baltimore City Health Dept. – Communications Specialist (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

4-5) BCS Inc. – opportunities supporting Dept. of Energy client

• Communications Specialist
• Writer – temporary post

6-8) Booz Allen Hamilton

• Senior Public Relations/Communications Specialist
• Media Relations Specialist
• Senior Energy Communications Specialist

9-12) Capitol Hill

• New York MoC – Communications Director and Staff Assistant – district-based District Representative and Caseworker posts also available
• Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) – Special Assistant/Constituent Service Representative (Philadelphia, PA) and Constituent Service Representative (Norristown, PA)
• Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) – Intern

13) Center for Diversity in the Environment – Executive Director – location flexible – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

14-16) Center for Environmental Health & Justice (scroll to find)

• Grant Writer
• Development Associate – part-time
• Interns – general & communications

17) City of Virginia Beach – Media & Communications Coordinator (go to search postings, search again without specifying categories, then scroll to find) – $49k starting – apply by Jan. 10

18-19) Hamilton Place Strategies (scroll to find)

• News Cycle Management Intern – Spring 2016 – paid position
• Public Affairs Intern – Summer 2016 – paid position

20) Hudson Institute – Interns (scroll to find)

21) KB Concepts – PR/Social Media Coordinator – part-time

22) Microsoft – Senior Communications Manager – Redmond, WA

23) Mystery financial services corporation – Communications Specialist – contract status – search managed by Profiles

24) National Building Museum – Interns, Summer 2016 – apply by Mar. 15

25) National Fair Housing Alliance – Director of Communications – apply by Feb. 1

26-27) Public Religion Institute

• Research & Communications Intern
• Graduate Research Fellow

28) Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Special Events Manager

29) Truth Initiative – Digital Copywriter

30) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Public Affairs Specialist – apply by Jan. 12

31) WashingtonExec – Freelance Reporter

32) and, finally: normally, we’d hide doomsaying like nobody is hiring …. but Nobody really is hiring, as evidenced by the multiple opportunities available at this otherwise opaque brand/media/social cabal.

33) and, finally, part 2: Modern Luxury, the self-assessed largest publisher of regional magazines in the country, seeks Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator for their DC edition, who bring you these appropriately-luxe New Year’s Eve dining choices, although you probably won’t be able to watch Bama/MSU while enjoying your pumpkin-chestnut soup, fried oyster trio, butternut squash ravioli & Maine lobster at Juniper.

And that's it for 2015 at DCPA+CJ, with 272 posts in the book – we'll see you again with a deadlines-approaching set on Sunday, January 3 [edit: we couldn't wait, so Jan. 1].  We hope you have a safe and as-festive-as-you-desire New Year's Eve, and best wishes for a lovely 2016 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Health, Families, Defense & Trust

1) The 30 for 30 Campaign  advocates for the unique  needs  of  women  living  with  and  affected  by  HIV,  including  transgender  women. They’re actively seeking candidates for a starting-January Public Health Communications Intern (pdf) post supporting the team for 5-8 hours per week – best suited for individuals working  toward  grad  degree  in  public  health or public  policy.

2) American Public Health Association – Executive Assistant – $60k-$65k – apply by Jan. 3

3-4) Animal Legal Defense Fund – Director of Communications (pdf) – Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA, or New York – search managed by Sterling│Martin Associates

5) Bureau of Economic Analysis – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$139k – apply by Jan. 11

6) Capitol Associates, Inc. – Legislative Interns, Summer 2016 – apply by Mar. 15

7-9) CNN

• Press Manager
• Reporter, CNNPolitics.com
• Supervising Producer, Politics

10-11) Conservation International

• Development Coordinator
• Senior Director, Visual Storytelling

12) Consumers Union – Communications Associate, Energy Policy

13) Families USA – Development Officer

14) Federal Railroad Administration – Governmental Affairs Specialist – $63k-$99k – apply by Jan. 5

15) Fleishman Hillard – Senior Account Exec, Public Affairs supporting their VOX Global affiliate

16) FTI Consulting – Strategic  Communications Intern – Summer 2016 – apply by Jan. 31

17) General Mills – Government Relations Executive Assistant

18) Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust – President

19-20) The Israel Project (scroll to find)

• Development Assistant
• Press Assistant

21) Kennedy Kreiger Institute – Communications & Social Media Coordinator – Baltimore, MD

22) MacArthur Foundation – Communications Assistant – Chicago, IL

23) Missile Defense Agency – Legislative Affairs Officer – $76k-$118k – Top Secret clearance required – apply by Dec. 30

24) Molina Healthcare – Legislative Assistant

25-27) National Public Radio

• Vice President of Development
• Supervising Editor, Weekend Edition
• Production Assistant, All Things Considered

28) National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Manager, Alumni Engagement (pdf)

29) Natural Products Association – Communications Manager

30-38) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Executive Coordinator supporting the CMO – apply by Jan. 8
• Executive Assistant – apply by Jan. 11
• Executive Coordinator supporting the Chief Scientist – apply by Jan. 15
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – apply by Jan. 24
• Director of Individual Giving – Chicago, IL – apply by Jan. 3
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – Coral Gables, FL – apply by Jan. 13
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Honolulu, HI – apply by Jan. 23
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Jan. 24
• Content Strategist – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Jan. 31

39-40) New America Foundation

• Program Associate, Cybersecurity Initiative
• Program Associate, Open Markets

41) New York City Police Foundation – Director of Development & Events – New York – search managed by Sandler Search

42) Rare Conservation – Director, Prospect & Donor Research

43) SEIU – Political Capacity Specialist

44) Trust for Public Land – Senior Legislative Representative

45) U.S. News & World Report – Senior Editor, International Education

Short Week, Great Jobs

Welcome back for another shortened week of DCPA+CJ programming, likely running Monday thru Wednesday, in (mostly) just-the-jobs mode.  We see some great jobs available though, even in this somewhat less-busy, but cheerful-for-us, week in many workplaces around town.  And, don't forget this light set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) CLS Strategies has recently put the call out for Managing Director (7-10 years public affairs-related experience desired ) and Managing Associate (3-6 years) positions.

2) The Center for the Study of Social Policy is in search mode for multiple Program/Research Assistants (pdf) with strong research, analysis & communications skill-sets, as well as an interest in efforts to create pathways out of poverty for children, youth and families.

3) Residential & retail developer/operator EDENS is has reactivated a search for a Communications Manager with at least 8 years of relevant experience – local properties (of their dozens nationwide) include Union Market and the Mosaic District

4) Public sector cloud software/communications platform GovDelivery seeks whip-smart Marketing Manager with 3+ years applicable experience to join their 2015 Washington Post top workplace-lauded group – apply by Jan. 7

5-6) The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is actively seeking candidates to join their Capitol Hill-based cadre:

• Faculty Member, Strategic Communication/American Studies Program – Masters or PhD in communications related field preferred – apply by Jan. 4
• Data Manager – apply by Jan. 4

7) Start getting your application materials together for this Food & Drug Admin./Nat'l Academy of Medicine Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship that opens to aspirants starting Jan. 4 – specialties include compliance & enforcement, health communication & education, management, regulations, policy & science – one year term, starting Sept. 2016 – to $95k – apply by Mar. 1

9) Advisory Council on Historic Preservation – Public Affairs Specialist – $90k-$139k – apply by Jan. 18

10) American Medical Informatics Association – Strategic Communications Specialist (scroll to find)

11) American Nurses Association – Development Associate

12-13) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

• Director, Outreach
• Manager, Outreach & Regulatory Affairs

14) Apollo Education Group – Communications Manager – best known as the University of Phoenix folks

15-17) Better Markets

• External Affairs Specialist – lobbying/advocacy position
• Communications Associate
• Development Associate

18) Center for the Study of Social Policy – Program/Research Assistants (pdf)

19-20) Council on Foreign Relations – New York

• Program Associate, Education Marketing
• Research Associate, International Economics

21) Credit Union National Association – Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer

22) George Washington University – Marketing Associate, School of Business – apply by Jan. 1

23-24) Hill+Knowlton Strategies – New York

• Vice President, Corporate & Financial Communications
• Senior Account Supervisor, Consumer Marketing

25) Howard University – Public Affairs Assistant,  WHUR-FM (scroll to find, or used advanced search and job ID 30741)

26-27) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Alumni Relations Officer, Business School –$55k-$75k
• Senior Development Officer, School of Medicine – $64k-$88k

28) Lockheed-Martin – Communications Lead, Strategic & Missile Defense Systems

29) Mystery educational non-profit – Communications Coordinator – $40k-$45k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

30) Mystery employer – Politics & Government Outreach Associate – $25+/hr – search managed by Hire Counsel

31) National Association of County & City Health Officials – Director, Media & Public Relations – $80k-$84k – apply by Jan. 15

32) O’Melveny & Myers LLP – Director of Global Communications

33) National Council on Aging – Digital Communications Specialist

34) National Science Foundation – Communications Specialist supporting the Division of Industrial Innovation & Partnerships – $76k-$118k – apply by Jan. 5

35) Open Government Partnership – Events Associate – apply by Jan. 15

36) Price Benowitz LLP – Digital Content Manager – $35k-$45k

37) Secular Coalition of America – Interns, Spring 2016 (scroll down) – apply by Jan. 11

39) TransLang, LTD – Media & Communications Specialist – $53k – foreign language skills a plus

39-40) University of Maryland

• Director of Alumni Advocacy – $68k-$85k – apply by Jan. 22
• Director of Federal Relations – apply by Jan. 24

41) Women for Women International – Director of Development/Foundational & Non-Government Grants

42) World Bank – Communications Associate supporting the Independent Evaluation Group – apply by Jan. 5

43-44) … and finally – we got a smile when we stumbled onto the 404/error page of the American Gaming Association, who are also hoping to hit the jackpot on these opportunities (scroll to find):

• Director of Media Relations
• Vice President of State & Regulatory Affairs

As you would expect...

... there aren't a lot of previously noted opportunities slated to close in the upcoming week running through New Year's.  See you with some fresh material tomorrow.

Federal Communications Commission – Web Content Specialist – $76k-$99k – Dec. 28 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by Ohio location)

• Donor Engagement Coordinator – Dublin, OH – Dec. 28
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Dublin, OH – Dec. 28

Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Congressional Relations Officer – $76k-$139k – Dec. 30

National Community Reinvestment Corporation – Regional Organizer – Dec. 31

United Way

• Manager, Network Communications – Dec. 31
• Director, Corporate Relations Operating Group – Dec. 31

Whole Foods – Public Relations Manager – Dec. 31

Aerospace Industries Association – Communications Staffer (scroll to find) to support the Team America Rocketry Challenge – Feb.-June, 2016 – Jan. 1

Union of Concerned Scientists – Policy Analyst, Clean Vehicles Program – high $50k – DC or Cambridge, MA – Jan. 3

Wrapping Up

Best wishes for a lovely Christmas and refreshing holiday break from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. We'll be back Sunday with the usual closing-this-week roundup, and again w/ new material on Monday.

Reading is Fundamental has the call out for a Communications Specialist with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience that demonstrate exceptional writing/editing & research skills

The Eurasia Foundation is actively seeking candidates for full-time & paid Communications Intern post – social media, Drupal & Adobe Creative Suite experience desired – apply by Jan. 6

Numerous DC-based Intern posts recently added by our friends at the British Embassy – mid-Feb. to mid-May term – also available in New York; Cambridge, MA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; and Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan 4. 

Truth Initiative – Social Media Specialist – 5-7 years of experience in advertising, communications, marketing, new media or public relations

The namesake for global engineering, strategic & environmental consultancy Ricardo is founder Sir Harry Ricardo, a noted innovator in auto, tank & aircraft engine design – carry on his work as a sales-focused Director, Government Relations, employing a hunter mentality for new sales & business development work. 

Georgetown University

• Events and Communications Coordinator supporting the BMW Center for German & European Studies
• Associate Director of Major Gifts, Law School – two posts available

Federal Communications Commission – Web Content Specialist – $76k-$99k – apply by Dec. 28

Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Congressional Relations Officer – $76k-$139k – apply by Dec. 30

Government Accountability Office – Public Affairs Analyst – DC or other location possible – $74k-$118k – duties include editorial management of the International Journal of Government Auditing – apply by Jan. 11

Dept. of Homeland Security – Communications Analyst supporting the DHS OIG – $52k-$68k – apply by Jan 12 

Library of Congress – Legislative Information Specialist – $52k-$68k – apply by Jan. 13

Global Impact

• Marketing & Communications Manager
• Digital Content & Marketing Manager

MSL Group – Social & Digital Content Specialist – 2+ years social media experience desired along with SEO, SEM & ORM skill-sets – similar opportunities available for folks who are fluent in French and German

Uber – Content Marketing Manager – 2+ years experience developing strategy and managing social content for a brand desired – more posts available in their DC offices

District Communications Group (scroll to find first three listings)

• Content Marketing Specialist
• Account Director
• Community Manager
• Outreach Specialist – $45k

ICMA-RC – Social Media Specialist – 5+ years corporate communications/marketing experience desired, preferably related to financial services arena.

SEED Foundation – Manager of Fund Development & Communications Operations (pdf) – seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years in a sophisticated development operation

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) – Staff Assistant
• Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Events Coordinator/Caseworker
• Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) – Intern
• Natural Resources Committee, Democratic Staff – Intern

Griffin & Co. – Media Relations Intern – Jan-May/June term – $13/hr 

University of Virginia – Senior Marketing Writer – $65k-$80k – 4-7 years of experience writing in multiple formats desired – Charlottesville, Va.

It's the Giving Season

... as in annual giving, development, fundraising, etc., with this just-the-jobs set featuring a higher-than-usual proportion of jobs (nearly half, it looks like) in the advancement/giving sphere.

1) America’s Promise Alliance is looking for a Media & External Relations Manager with at least three years of related work experience, as well as a strong interest in the youth development & education field.

2) Better Medicare Alliance, a coalition of health plans, providers, advocates & beneficiaries dedicated to supporting Medicare Advantage programs, seeks Senior Policy Associate with 4-6 years of healthcare-related Capitol Hill, association, consulting, legislative or policy experience

3-4) United Nations Foundation

• Associate, Development Research
• Project Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data – consultant status

5) American Institutes for Research – Regional Communications Specialist, Latin America & Caribbean – fluency in Spanish required; French desired – location flexible

6-9) American Society of Civil Engineers

• Communications Coordinator – apply by Jan. 12
• Production Editor – apply by Jan. 17
• Manager, Major Gifts – apply by Feb. 2
• Manager, Federal Government Relations – apply by Feb. 15

10) Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Va. – Director of Communications

11-12) Committee for Economic Development

• Development Associate
• Director of Development

13) Coptic Orphans – Donor Relations Director

14) Glover Park Group – Vice President, Health Content

15) Grameen Foundation – Lead, Institutional Relations

16) We just stumbled on these Development & Donor Research Associate and Government Relations Research Associate posts with Global Solutions, which are internships sporting a $15/day Metro & lunch stipend and a Jan. 4 start date, so they may already be full up at this point.

17) Human Rights Campaign – Federal Club Coordinator

18-19) InterAction (scroll to find)

• Vice President, Global Development Practice
• Senior Program Associate, Global Development Program

20) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Assistant, Annual Giving Services

21-23) Lupus Foundation

• Director of Communications
• Vice President of Network Development
• Graphic Designer

24-25) Mathematical Association of America

• Director of Marketing & Communications
• Deputy Executive Director – apply by Feb. 1

26) McKesson – Senior Manager, Corporate Public Affairs

27-28) National Breast Cancer Coalition

• Director of Advancement
• Senior Manager, Development

29) ONE Campaign – Policy Director, Global Health

30) Open Society Foundations – Director of Development – Baltimore, MD – apply by Jan. 25

31-32) Sidwell Friends School

• Major Gifts Officer
• Advancement Associate

33) Special Olympics – Web Publishing Assistant – part-time/temporary – see also main career page

Your pre-holiday slide begins now

We'll be posting today (well, that's pretty apparent), as well as Tuesday & Wednesday as we head towards a we-hope-it's-happy holiday for all you, as well as this crew, and these guys, too.  A preponderance of direct-to-us submissions (Herald through Rubin) noted in this shortest-day-of-the-year set.

The Herald Group is actively seeking Public Affairs Director candidates with 3-7 years of communications experience; PR agency or press secretary experience is a plus.

Sunshine Sachs – Account Manager and Account Exec (scroll to find) opportunities available for passionate, PR-experienced candidates with solid media relations skill-sets.

Despite the posting date noted on the description, we’re told that SEIU is still looking for applicants for this Senior Digital Coordinator post – 5-7 years of work in media relations, public affairs, campaign communications, and use of web sites, email & other internet communications tools for advocacy desired.

Green Seal, a non-profit eco-labeling group, seeks Vice President of Communications with relevant communications/press secretary, PR agency, non-profit, or journalism experience required – $100k-$120k – apply by Jan. 15

Fresh opportunities via ReWork:

• Bright Pink, a breast/ovarian cancer awareness group, seeks Senior Growth Marketing Manager – Chicago, IL – apply by Jan. 4
• Per Scholas, offering tuition-free IT training & opportunities to low-income, unemployed individuals, seeks Senior Project Manager, Development – New York – apply by Jan 4.

Rubin Meyer Communications – Communications Intern (scroll to find) – part-time opportunity; we're also told it is a paid position – ideally suited to current undergraduate/graduate student in public relations, communications, media, journalism, or related program.

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist/Rollout Coordinator – $76k-$118k – apply by Dec. 25

Association management group Coulter Companies seeks Manager, Strategic Communications with 3 - 5 years of professional experience working in corporate and/or nonprofit communications

New since our mid-November check-in with Burson-Marsteller:

• Associate, Public Affairs & Crisis
• Digital Intern supporting their Palisades Media Ventures affiliate

Here’s a pretty fresh Communications Intern opportunity supporting the Capital Area Food Bank – preference for candidates who are working towards communications, public relations, journalism or related degree.

This Set Goes to 11

Eleven jobs from eight employers is all we have in the previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week department.  We sincerely hope Santa (or whoever) is is more generous to you than that.

Catholic University – Web Content Coordinator, Law School (pdf) – Dec. 21

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

• Content Strategist – Los Angeles, CA – Dec. 21
• Exec. Coordinator supporting the CMO – Dec. 25

American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials – Communications Specialist – Dec. 22

Smithsonian Enterprises

• Graphic Designer (pdf) – $40k-$52k – Dec. 22
• Associate Editor, Smithsonian Magazine (pdf) – $50k-$60k – Dec. 23

British Embassy

• Business Development Associate, ICT/Creative & Media – $47k – Dec. 22
• Business Development Associate, Homeland Security – temporary, 4-5 month term – $3,800/mo – Dec. 27

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$99k – Dec. 23

Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the HUD OIG – $107k-$139k – Dec. 24

National Park Service – Legislative Affairs Researcher -– $52k-$82k – Dec. 24

We Blame the Elf

... specifically, the Troegs Mad Elf we partook in at last night's holiday fun at Rustico; that's where we're laying the blame for our late Friday arrival.

Child Trends is looking to bring on a Communications/Digital Media Intern for the Jan.-June 2016 term – part-time; $12/hour – experience with WordPress CMS & social media applications preferred – see also main career page

Breastcancer.org – Director of Capital Development & Growth – seeking an exceptional track record of leading, developing, and executing fundraising initiatives in a complex, multidisciplinary organization – Philadelphia, PA – search managed by ReWork – apply by Jan. 11

Centrist Democratic-leaning public policy group Third Way is actively recruiting for:

• Marketing Manager
• Design & Production Coordinator
• Executive Assistant

American University

• Editorial Director, WAMU 88.5 FM
• Program Coordinator supporting the Intercultural Management Institute – part-time – $20/hr

British Embassy

• Deputy Head of Communications – $80k – seeking candidates with 5-8 years experience in communications, preferably with a governmental or international organization – apply by Jan. 6
• Business Development Associate, Homeland Security – temporary, 4-5 month term – $3,800/mo – apply by Dec. 27

…. and finally, Avondale, PA and all things chantrelle, shitake & enoki are in your future as Communications Manager for American Mushroom Institute – duties include oversight of Mushroom News

Best wishes for a reasonably relaxed final Christmas shopping weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Summoning Holiday Spirits

Before you dive into this (still-evolving now all done) mostly just-the-jobs set, we'll remind you of tonight's chance to jump-start your holiday spirit by sampling some rare & special holiday spirits (well, beers & ales, actually), at the 9th Annual Festivus throwdown at Rustico Alexandria – details & featured brews & snacks noted here (scroll down) and via Facebook.

1) AARP looks to enlist a Senior Writer/Editor (scroll to find) to join their Policy, Research & International team – your 5-8 years of writing/editing experienced will look even better if supplemented by knowledge about aging policy or journalism experience in related areas.

2) Via Monday’s comments field, the Center for Food Safety alerts us to this DC-based one-year paid Communications Intern opportunity that would be a good fit for individuals with interest in sustainable agriculture and food-related issues – and, for your dream-fulfillment needs, we see Hawaii-based Intern posts, as well.

3) NJI Media is looking to fill multiple Account Manager positions suited to digital- savvy candidates with 1-3 years of experience on a team creating for technology-, design-, or communications-focused projects – Old Town, Alexandria location

4) Union Privilege – Digital Project Manager (scroll to find) – background should include at least 2 years work involving all facets of digital communications channels & advertising, including strategies, mobile, design, analytics & measurement.

5) Our friends at the Wilderness Society are in search mode for a Digital Content Producer with at least 3-5 years of experience working in web editorial management & content strategy; proficiency with CMS applications such as Drupal & Convio desired – see also main career page

6) American Podiatric Medical Association – Public Relations Specialist

7) American Roentgen Ray Society – Communications Manager – Leesburg, Va.

8-9) BerlinRosen

• Account Coordinator (scroll to find)
• multiple New York-based opportunities also available

10-13) Brookings Institution

• Assistant Director of Development
• Communications Advisor
• Research Assistant, Governance Studies
• Research Assistant, Economic Studies – mid $40k – apply by Feb. 12

14) Congressional Budget Office – Communications Intern – Summer 2016 – $16-$25/hr – apply by Feb. 29

15) Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the HUD OIG – $107k-$139k – apply by Dec. 24

16) Dept. of the Navy – Marketing Assistant supporting Fleet and Family Readiness programs – $15-$19/hr – Indian Head, MD – apply by Dec. 18

17) Food & Drug Administration – Health Communications Specialist – $76k-$118k – apply by Jan. 4

18-19) Georgetown University

• Assistant Director of Development, Parent Program
• Prospect Development Analyst

20) International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists & Allied Crafts – Assistant Political/Legislative Director

21) Mercatus Center at George Mason University – Senior Director of Communications & Marketing – search managed by Talent Market

22) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics – Digital Communications Coordinator

23-34) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Exec. Coordinator supporting the CMO – apply by Dec. 25
• Content Specialist & Writer – apply by Jan. 6
• Content Strategist & Web Manager – apply by Jan. 6
• Associate Director, Brand Marketing – apply by Jan. 8
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – apply by Jan. 15
• Donor Engagement Coordinator – Dublin, OH – apply by Dec. 28
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Coral Gables, FL – apply by Jan. 13
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 17
• Philanthropy Officer – Sacramento, Santa Cruz or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 17
• Utah Associate Director of Development – Salt Lake City, UT – apply by Jan. 28
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – Boulder, CO – apply by Jan. 31
• Marketing Intern – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 20

35) St. John’s College – Chief Communications Officer – Annapolis, MD – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

Wealth, Mercy, Hospitality & War

Alexandria City Public Schools – Writer/Public Relations Professional (go to support staff type, then support professionals/analysts) – contract/casual status – $32-$39/hr – at least 2 years of experience in public education & media relations work preferred

MLT equips high potential minorities with the winning playbook & personalized coaching that allows them to reach their full leadership potential & maximize their community impact – scroll for find Director, Alumni Engagement and Digital Content Producer posts, as well as a broad selection of management, operations & program support opportunities.

Community Wealth Partners seeks Communications Manager to join the described-to-us as super-smart people there working to help nonprofits realize their visions for social change – strong writing & analytical skills are musts

The National Democratic Institute is actively seeking candidates for Government Relations & Communications Intern/Project Assistant – paid position – best suited to individuals with educational or professional background in political science, democracy assistance, international relations, international development, interactive communications or related topics.

The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Communications Manager to support the Choose Clean Water Coalition – Annapolis, MD

John Snow, Inc./JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. are public health management consulting & research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world; your role in this worthy enterprise could be Communications Productions Manager or as Senior Communications Specialist, the latter of which sports an apply today, Dec. 16 deadline

Capitol Hill

• Rep. French Hill (R-AR) – Staff Assistant
• Ethics Committee – Staff Assistant
• Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) – Intern
• Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) – Intern
• Florida Democrat – Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

Communications Workers of America seeks Digital Media Associate to support organizing efforts at T-Mobile with at least 5 years of demonstrated campaign experience in digital media advocacy work

Society for Human Resource Management – Media Affairs Specialist – minimum of three years’ experience in a media relations or public relations capacity desired

Atlantic Media

• Editorial Manager
• Audience Marketing Manager, Digital and Research Analyst supporting the Government Executive Media Group

Mercy Corps – Senior Policy Researcher & Writer – seeking candidates with 5-10 years relevant experience in the public policy and international development arenas; familiarity with humanitarian and development field work, the US government and Congress, the international humanitarian system, and/or development-related advocacy preferred.

Charles Koch Institute – see also main career page

• Email Marketing Manager
• Senior Communications & Marketing Strategist
• Email Marketing Specialist
• Digital Director
• Junior Graphic Designer
• Event Coordinator
• Event Planner
• External Relations Coordinator
• Operations Assistant, External Relations
• Outreach Assistant
• Senior Policy & Research Analyst
• Senior Research Fellow
• Research Assistant

Mystery global hospitality company – Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs – minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience desired, as well as financial communications & hospitality industry background – search managed by Chaloner Associates

FTI Consulting

• Director, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs
• Senior Director, Public Affairs/Life Sciences
• Managing Director, Research – supporting Strategic Communications practice

Food Marketing Institute – Assistant, Government Relations – Hill experience at any level, including internship, strongly preferred

Institute for the Study of War – Educational Programs Coordinator & Staff Assistant – duties include admin operations & planning for ISW, intern management organizing the Hertog War Studies Program.

AFL-CIO – Political Data Systems & Technology Coordinator – seeking candidates with 5-7 years' experience working with voter file or data systems for political campaigns at the national and local level – a temporary Junior Analyst, Political Dept. post is also available

Latest opportunities at the Atlantic Council of the U.S. (scroll to find):

• Program Assistant supporting the Future Europe Initiative
• Program Assistant supporting the Strategy Initiative

The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks a dynamic & experienced Head of Communications for to promote their HarvestPlus programs & the group’s global role in biofortification – additional opportunities available here and here.

Alzheimer’s Association – Director of Public Policy Marketing & Media Engagement – 8-10 years of progressive marketing communications & PR experience required.

University of Virginia – Web Communications Director, School of Commerce – $75k-$90k – provides leadership and direction for website, blogs, microsites & social networks and will develop & implement related digital communication strategies – Charlottesville, Va.

Randomism

For your Tuesday programming, we're again steering clear of mainstream search engines and job boards, and have instead simply gone directly to a random set of employer pages we've visited in the past, as well as a couple lesser-trafficked job boards we haven't cruised in a while. This approach appeals to our delight in injecting some additional kismet & roulette-wheel action into your job search. 

350.org/350 Action

• Political Engagement Director – DC or New York
• Digital Campaigns Manager – DC, New York or Oakland, CA
• North America Iconic Divestment Campaigns Coordinator – location flexible, but DC, New York of Oakland, CA preferred

American Academy of Physician Assistants – Data Acquisition Clerk – part-time

American Physical Therapy Association – State Affairs Specialist

American Association of University Women

• Associate Director, Field Services
• Editor/Writer
• Major Gift & Planned Giving Associate
• Senior Website Associate
• Interns – paid positions

Communities in Schools – Director, Corporate Relations

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland – Media Coordinator (search by location, or use job # 244039) – Cleveland, OH

The Fratelli Group – Account Coordinator

Friends of the Earth – Admin Assistant – search managed by TalentFront

Howard University – Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

Justice & Sustainability Associates – Intern

Mystery government agency – Marketing Specialist – search managed by Graham Staffing

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Vice President, Development

National Electric Manufacturers Association – Senior Director, Communications (scroll to find)

National League of Cities – Associate, Internal Communications (scroll to find)

National Restaurant Association

• Coordinator, Federal Government Affairs
• Director, Healthcare Policy
• Chief Development Officer

PICO National Network – Senior Writer

Property Casualty Insurers Association of America – Assistant Vice President, Government Relations (scroll to find)

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute – Director of Major Gifts

Sage Publications – Editorial Assistant

Sierra Club

• Associate Campaign Director, Beyond Dirty Fuels/Our Wild America
• Associate Organizing Representative
• DC Chapter Organizer
• Deputy Communications Director, Beyond Coal Campaign – DC or San Francisco, CA
• Manager of Online Organizing, Our Wild America Campaign – 6 month term – DC or San Francisco, CA

Smithsonian Enterprises

• Graphic Designer (pdf) – $40k-$52k – apply by Dec. 22
• Associate Editor, Smithsonian Magazine (pdf) – $50k-$60k – apply by Dec. 23

United Food & Commercial Workers Union – National Communications Director

United Way

• Manager, Network Communications – apply by Dec. 31
• Director, Corporate Relations Operating Group – apply by Dec. 31

U.S. Global Leadership Council

• Deputy Communications Director
• Associate Deputy Field Director
• Communications Manager

Wiley Rein – Meetings & Events Specialist

Here's Your Monday Set

Welcome to your job-seek week.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Internet Association is actively recruiting for these Communications Director and Communications Associate posts; we’re told that applicants can also send resumes directly to Jobs@InternetAssociation.org

We’re here to future-proof your corporate design and digital strategy – that’s a front-page promise of NJI Media that you’ll be expected to fill as Senior Strategist there – 3-5 years of experience on a team creating technology, design, or communications-focused projects required.

Here’s a fairly fresh Associate opportunity with CLS Strategies that’s deemed entry level, although some prior internship/work experience in PR, public affairs or politics is desired; Spanish language skills will also help your cause (and theirs, we suppose)

Squared Communications seeks detail-oriented Intern of the full-time variety starting in early 2016 for broad range of duties  – $11/hr

M+R

• Client Manager, Online Advocacy – DC, New York, or San Francisco, CA
• Strategist, Online Advocacy – DC, New York, or San Francisco, CA
• Senior Associate, Communications – DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA
• more shown available

Vitamin PR seeks Account Exec (3-5 years experience) and/or Senior Account Exec (5-7 years experience) to join the team in Baltimore, MD

CSRA – Communications Manager – seeking candidates with 10+ years of experience in marketing and community engagement, as well as 15+ years of professional experience in Army, DoD, or IC (that last one is intelligence community, we’re guessing)

National Public Radio

• Senior Publicist, Media Relations
• Production Assistant, All Things Considered
• Production Specialist, Editorial Training Team

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Externship, Communications Office – unpaid position – must be currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution – apply by Jan. 11; limit of 250 applicants total 

American Farmland Trust  – Manager of Institutional Giving  –  position requires a skillful, enthusiastic writer with strong analytical abilities, strategic thinking and impeccable organization and attention to detail – apply by Dec. 15 

ICF International – Content Strategy Specialist – experience working or interning at a PR or advertising agency desired; social media & content management system skill also sought

Whole Foods – Public Relations Manager – at least 4-5 years of relevant experience as a PR or marcom professional required, including both traditional PR & social media skill sets – apply by Dec. 31

George Washington University

• Assistant Director, Annual Giving – $34k-$48k
• Annual Giving Assistant – $16-$21/hr

Minority Business Development Agency – Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist – $63k-$99k – apply by Dec. 17 

Lockheed Martin – Government Affairs Research Analyst – proficiency in public policy research, analysis & presentation required

JPA Health Communications

• Account Exec
• Account Supervisor
• Vice President
• Account Manager – Cambridge, MA

iHeartMedia – Anchor/Editor – handles on-air reports & producing duties for several local radio properties

MetLife – Political Affairs Manager – 3-5 years working in government relations, public policy, or Congress required

Opportunties with Pappas_DMI, a self-described hybrid agency created to help brands succeed in the era of mobility:

• Senior Strategist
• Senior Producer
• Writer 
• assorted San Francisco-based opportunities also available

1105 Media – Editorial Intern for Washington Technology 

National Park Service – Legislative Affairs Researcher -– $52k-$82k – apply by Dec. 24

ASPCA

• Manager, Grassroots Advocacy
• Intern, Government Relations and another listing with the same title, but different description

Alliance for a Healthier Generation – Executive Assistant – 3-5 years’ experience in project coordination or direct support of senior personnel required – New York

Mystery McLean-based communications and public relations firm – Senior PR Account Manager – your 5+ years of relevant experience should demonstrate a strong knowledge of media relations tactics & strategy – search managed by Profiles

Deadline Driven

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

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Development – Pennsylvania-based – Dec. 14

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

• Policy Advisor – Albany, NY – Dec. 14
• Policy & Communications Advisor – Albany, NY – Dec. 14
• Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Los Angeles, CA – Dec. 15
• Donor Relations Manager – Chicago, IL – Dec. 15
• Associate Director of Gift Planning – flexible within IL, IN, IA, MO, OH & OK – Dec. 15
• Events Coordinator – part-time – Brunswick, ME – Dec. 16
• Director of Individual Giving – Chicago, IL – Dec. 19

Food & Drug Administration – Health Communications Specialist – $61k-$95k – three vacancies available – Silver Spring & Rockville, MD; Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; or Seattle, WA – Dec. 15

Nonprofit Montgomery – Program & Membership Director – part-time – Dec. 15

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Associate, Museum of Natural History – Dec. 15
• Major Gifts Officer, National Portrait Gallery – Dec. 18
• Advancement Associate/Planned Giving – Dec. 18
• Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Advancement – Dec. 18

Exygy – Director of Business Development – San Francisco, CA – search managed by ReWork – Dec. 16

Neon Museum – Social Media Coordinator (scroll to find) – Las Vegas, NV – Dec. 16  

National Defense Industrial Association – PR & Communications Manager – Dec. 17

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. – Public Safety Information Officer – $71k-$118k – Dec. 18 

House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Admin Officer

• Senior Communications Specialist – $54k-$71k – Dec. 18
• Admin Specialist and another Admin Specialist post w/ different duties noted – $41k-$54k – Dec. 18

Union of Concerned Scientists – Database & Development Assistant – $35k- Cambridge, MA – Dec. 18

Just another December weekend with mid-60's temps

OK, it's Friday and we've pretty much gotten our heads back above water; perhaps we'll even get to enjoy the unusually mild weekend outdoors.  If you visited early yesterday, you might want to take another look at that just-the-jobs set that ended up with a healthy 50+ listing count.

Powell-Tate – Account Supervisor, Healthcare Practice – proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies and programs desired

What could be more fun than a five-month gig promoting the world’s largest student rocket contest?  The Aerospace Industries Association seeks a Communications Staffer (scroll to find) to provide broad communications support for the Team America Rocketry Challenge – Feb.-June, 2016 – apply by Jan. 1

Glen Echo Group – Director of Creative Services (scroll to find) – seeking candidates with 5-7 years experience in digital media including designing infographics, websites, apps, videos and digital advertising

Food & Drug Administration – Health Communications Specialist – $61k-$95k – three vacancies available – Silver Spring & Rockville, MD; Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; or Seattle, WA – apply by Dec. 15

AIDS Institute – Senior Policy Associate, HIV/AIDS – your legislative & regulatory expertise should include thorough understanding of the Affordable Care Act, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, Medicaid, and Medicare. 

Professional Services Council – Manager, Media Relations & Publications – at least 5 years of relevant experience required; knowledge of government acquisition arena a plus.

American University

• Web Communications Coordinator – high $40k to low $50k
• Associate Editor for the Current

Heritage Foundation – Online Acquisition Associate – 3-4 years in online and/or broadcast advertising for either a for-profit or non-profit organization or agency desired

Pew Charitable Trusts – Project Director, U.S. Public Lands –  seeking candidates with at least ten years of experience helping shape the way the decision makers and the public perceive/respond to environmental & natural resource management issues.

The Embassy of Switzerland is in search mode for a Media & Communications Coordinator (pdf) with strong social media & writing skills, as well as fluency in German or French – appliquer d'ici le 31 Décembre

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

J-T-J, W-I-P

Just-the-jobs, and yet again, a work-in-progress and now all done..  Enjoy

1-3) Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine

• Fundraising Program Manager
• Director of Research Policy – M.D. or a Ph.D. in the life sciences desired
• Nutrition Director – advanced degree in nutrition, public health, or another relevant scientific field desired

4) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Assistant Director, Federal Government Affairs

5) American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials – Communications Specialist – apply by Dec. 22

5) American Cancer Society – Senior Media Advocacy Manager

7-8) American Farmland Trust

• Senior Director of Development, East Coast
• Manager, Institutional Giving

9-11) Aspen Institute

• Editorial Associate
• Program Coordinator, College Excellence Program
• Intern, Aspen Global Leadership Network – $11/hr

12) Association of Children’s Museums – Communications Manager

13-15) Brookings Institution

• Research Assistant supporting the Center for 21st Century Security & Intelligence – low-to-mid $40k
• Research Assistant supporting the Center for Effective Public Management
• Research Assistant supporting the Hamilton Project

16-19) Catholic University

• Marketing Copywriter/Editor, Law School (pdf)
• Web Content Coordinator, Law School (pdf) – apply by Dec. 21
• Director of Development, Architecture/Engineering Schools (pdf)
• Development Manager, School of Theology & Religious Studies (pdf)

20) Cato Institute – Media Outreach Coordinator

21) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$99k – apply by Dec. 23

22) CGI – Communications Manager (search corporate functions/administration category or use req# J1215-0681)

23) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Development – Pennsylvania-based; regular visits to Harrisburg office required – apply by Dec. 14

24) Foley & Lardner LLP – Public Affairs Coordinator (scroll to bottom to find)

25-27) Georgetown University

• Senior Communications Specialist supporting the Institute for Reproductive Health
• Director, Health and Human Rights Initiative of the Institute for National & Global Health Law – JD preferred
• Coordinator, GU Medical Center Constituent Events

28) Human Rights Campaign – Development Coordinator

29) Independence Institute – Manager of Strategic Partnerships – Denver, CO – search managed by Talent Market

30) Mystery conservation & environmental policy focused nonprofit – Forestry & Policy Coordinator

31) Mystery employer – Social Media Specialist – freelance to possible full time – to $30/hr – Columbia, MD – search managed by Creative Circle

32-33) Mystery PR firm

• Vice President
• Senior Director

34) Mystery trade association – Communications Director – search managed by Employment Enterprises

35-41) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Advocacy Systems Associate – apply by Jan. 8
• Policy Advisor – Albany, NY – apply by Dec. 14
• Policy & Communications Advisor – Albany, NY – apply by Dec. 14
• Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Dec. 15
• Director of Individual Giving – Chicago, IL – apply by Dec. 19 
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Dublin, OH – apply by Dec. 28 
• Alabama State Director – Birmingham, AL – apply by Jan. 31

42) Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association – Manager, State & Local Government Affairs –$80k

43-44) Solar Electric Power Association

• Communications Associate – $40k-$45k
• Interns, Spring 2016 – marketing, member relations & research specialties noted

45-47) Union of Concerned Scientists

• Policy Analyst, Clean Vehicles Program – high $50k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Jan. 3
• Communications Officer – $60k – Oakland, CA – apply by Dec. 11
• Database & Development Assistant – $35k- Cambridge, MA – apply by Dec. 18

48) Urban Institute – Communications Associate

49) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Vice President of the Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation

50) Virginia Society of Association Executives – Director of Government Affairs – Chesterfield, Va.

51) Vision Council – Communications Coordinator

52) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development & Communications Associate – search managed by the HR Team

– more to come (really) OK, all done –