Friday, January 30, 2015

Friday at Your Favorite

Happy Friday! Several great direct-to-us-finds in today's set (the first seven listings), and we've added some new text-based submissions in the comments field, as well.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is actively seeking a Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs with Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in healthcare policy and lobbying and /or Congressional or federal executive branch background; relevant grad/law degree preferred.

Rapidly growing, award winning – and, according to our contacts, “a lot of fun” – branding & PR/communications outfit Delucci Plus is looking for several new team members:
Our friends at Scripps Networks have a Manager, Communications post supporting the Travel Channel available in their Chevy Chase offices – contacts with consumer TV print & electronic press and the ability to take on multiple projects & growing responsibilities  are among your desired attributes.

The Ocean Conservancy seeks Grant Writer & Foundation Relations Manager with minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, editing and related work, with proven track record of securing grant awards; experience reviewing budgets & financial reports a strong plus.

The Institute for Justice seeks an Assistant Director of Communications with at least 5 years of experience The successfully pitching stories, a demonstrated ability to shape institutional messages and strategy, and a proven track record of simplifying and selling complex issues to the media – apply by Feb. 13

Cultural Vistas seeks Communications Officer to focus on the development and deployment of messaging strategies, online engagement campaigns and outreach to raise public awareness of the group’s initiatives and programs – see also main career page.

Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry seeks Vice President, Marketing & Communications to develop and drive an evolving, best-in-class strategic marketing and communications plan – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

American University
SEIU seeks Millennial Coordinator to provide planning support, education and training, and programmatic assistance to SEIU locals in developing the next generation of leaders, particularly diverse, emerging member activists under the age of 35.  We have  it on good authority that SEIU is also still actively seeking candidates for this Oct.-vintage Communications Coordinator, Latino Outreach post, as well. 

Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research Center – Intern, Advanced Analytics – Summer 2015 – apply by Mar. 31

Mission: Readiness is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization led by hundreds high-ranking retired military leaders calling for smart investments proven to help young people succeed academically & physically, and lead a fulfilling life.  Either that, or it’s a hiding-in-plain-sight cabal looking to orchestrate a Seven Days in May-type government takeover.*  Either way, this Senior Associate post looks like a great opportunity for strategic thinker with a passion for helping kids.

Among the long list of opportunities available in the DC offices of APCO Worldwide, it appears that Research Analyst (scroll to find) is the most recent – SAS/SPSS programming and excellent PowerPoint & Excel skills required.

Best wishes for a cheerful, winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

* It's probably the former scenario, of course; but please remember us and try to assign us to one of nicer re-education camps should it be the latter case, OK?

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Whatever Floats Your Boat Yacht, We Guess

1) Advancement Project – Communications Associate

2) Alliance to End Hunger – Director, Coalitions & Advocacy (pdf)

3) America Achieves – Communications Manager (pdf) – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

4-7) American Rivers
8-9) America’s Health Insurance Plans (scroll down)
10-11) American Heart Association
12-13) Arlington County
14) Atlas Project – Political Director (scroll to find)

15-18) Brookings Institution – all of the following are in support of their Foreign Policy Program
19-21) Center for Community Change
22-23) Common Sense Media
24-26) C-SPAN
27-28) Environmental Defense Fund
29) FDAnews – E-zine Editor – and here’s your product

30) Gannett Corp. – Corporate Communications Intern (note: description pegs this as a Fall 2013 opportunity, but this was freshly posted to their list yesterday, so we’re guessing this is a Summer or Fall 2015 opportunity that they haven’t changed the language for).

31) George Mason University – Communications Officer – temporary/part-time – apply by Feb. 6

32-34) Georgetown University
35) Hunt Alternatives Fund – Content Producer supporting the Institute for Inclusive Security

36) Marriott Corp. – Senior Director, Public Relations (search public relations & communications category or job # 14001RYF0

37) Military Order of the Purple Heart – Communications Assistant – apply by Jan. 30

38) National Association of Insurance Commissioners – Government Relations Intern (search DC location) – $13-$15/hr

39) National Indian Health Board – Executive Assistant

40-43) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
44-46) ONE Campaign
47) PBS – Corporate Communications Coordinator

48-49) Philanthropy Roundtable
50) Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association – Congressional Grassroots Coordinator – $40k-$50k – apply by Feb. 6

51) Smithsonian Institution – Member Production Support Specialist – apply by Jan. 30

52) St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School – Advancement Director – Hampden. MD

53) Taxpayers for Common Sense – Digital Communications Associate

54) … and, finally: Tax me! Because my country – our country – means more than my money.   If that generous notion from one a group of self-assessed Patriotic Millionaires floats your boat (or perhaps your yacht), perhaps this Director of Communications post with this caring & sharing group would be a good for you – apply by Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

We See You Becoming Very Well Acquainted with the Acela Schedule

Our friends at Brainstorm Creative Resources are managing the search for a talented Senior Producer/Editor/Motion Designer on behalf of an unnamed full service media production firm – your 4-6 years of relevant experience should demonstrate full proficiency in non-linear editing platforms (Premiere, Avid, FCP) & extensive work creating motion graphics in After Effects

Opportunities to join LIFT in the fight to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty:
One of DC’s oldest law firms seeks Marketing Manager to develop & implement a PR plan and maintain media relationships – you should probably acquaint yourself with AMTRAK frequent-rider rewards, as you’ll be splitting your time between DC & NYC offices – $110k-$130k – search managed by TRAK Legal; candidates via DCPA+CJ (meaning: you) can apply to Mrs. Loren Previti at Loren.Previti@traklegal.com

Here’s a new Manager, Public Relations & Crisis post with Burson-Marsteller – preference will be given to candidates with between 6-8 years of previous PR work experience that includes some work in an agency environment, as well as exceptional media relations skills.

This is a super-fresh External Communications Specialist post with Siemens – 3-4 years of relevant experience required

Capitol Hill
Faith-based international organization seeks Grassroots Organizer with at least two years relevant experience & knowledge of immigration policy & law – $66k – search managed by Staffing Now

George Washington University – Web Editor – relevant experience updating web sites, writing news articles/feature pieces, and working with new media required; journalism and/or higher-education background a plus.

AFL-CIO
Children’s Law Center – Development Director – 12+ years of experience in frontline fundraising with individuals, foundations and corporations required, as is a proven track record of closing major (as in, five to seven figure) gifts.

Spend your days in Virginia Beach flacking for STIHL, makers of all sorts of terrific cut, blow & drill stuff, as Public Relations Specialist; significant travel appears to be part of the bargain.

National Association for College Admission Counseling
Scroll to find Health Communications Associate and Heath Communications Manager posts with IQ Solutions – general Intern opportunities noted at the top of that list

Chandler Chicco Companies, a healthcare-centric public relations firm focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, seeks Vice President candidate with 8+ years of PR experience with a specialty in healthcare communications, preferably in the bio-pharma space.

Prevent Cancer Foundation
Society for Human Resource Management – Copy Editor – minimum of 5 years' experience proofreading and copy editing publications desired.

Life at the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a friendly office environment, flexible hours, partial telecommuting, and, for their next Marketing & Communications Manager, a $25k-$37k pay grade – Chantilly, Va.

Mystery Bethesda nonprofit seeks Social Media Specialist to join the team for the next three months on a M-W-F basis – to $20/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

The University of Virginia seeks a proven fundraising professional to serve as the Director of Development for the Batten School of Leadership &Public Policy; perhaps this potentially high-earning Batten student will help out your cause with a nice contribution some day – $115k-$135k – Charlottesville, Va.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Travel, Liaison & Mystery

Tuesday update: no new post today; see you again Wednesday.

Hello rainy-to-snowy Monday.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Community Power Network, a constellation of grassroots, local, state, and national organizations working to build, and promote locally based renewable energy projects & policies, seeks Communications Manager with a strong understanding of effective strategies for building prospect lists & moving potential supporters up the ladder of engagement – $40k-$50k

The Washington Media Institute, the premier DC-based experiential media program, seeks starting-ASAP Communications/Social Media Intern for broad range of research & outreach duties – Dupont Circle location.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks Digital Marketing & Design Specialist (pdf) with at least one year of specialized experience using & managing email distribution/CRM systems & designing e-newsletters & website – $52k-$68k – apply by Feb. 3

The Travel Technology Association is looking for a Public Relations & Digital Communications Intern for a Feb.-July term – social media experience, research skills & familiarity w/ AP Style among the desired attributes for this heart-of-downtown-located (and accessible to both Red & Blue Metro lines) post.

Enterprise Community Partners
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership seeks Media Relations Director with a minimum of three years in a media outreach/press secretary position; advocacy or campaign experience a plus – passion for hunting, fishing & natural resource conservation also desired.

This Senior Associate, Government Relations opportunity with Independent Sector appears to be new since this pre-Christmas set – specific knowledge of tax issues preferred. 

Food & Water Watch seeks part-time, Chicago-based Grassroots Organizer to work on a GMO labeling campaign – 12-week term; possibly more beyond that – $11/hr

The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel seeks Digital Marketing and PR Manager to execute online strategy which maximizes revenue, enhances web presence & increases guest loyalty; at least one year’s experience in online marketing, online content development, and exposure or experience in the hospitality/travel industry merit you consideration.

Feels like forever since we’ve checked in with Fleishman Hillard; here’s a Managing Supervisor post with FH’s healthcare-focused ToGo Run affliliate.

Mystery employer – Corporate Relations/Development Officer – $80k-$90k – minimum of 7 years of successful national corporate fundraising required.

American Society of Clinical Oncology

The DC Coalition of Disabilities Providers is seeking a part-time Executive Director who will implement the boards' strategic plan and lead efforts in membership recruitment, marketing, raising funds, and lobbying and advocacy. 

National Patient Advocate Foundation
– Director of Policy Development (pdf) – meticulous attention to detail, exceptional research skills & 3+ years healthcare policy experience required.
The National Council of La Raza seeks Major Gifts Officer with 7-10 years experience working with individual major donors; background with group supporting community programming or social justice is ideal – bilingual English/Spanish a plus – search managed by Staffing Advisors

Red Alert Politics, youthful-view sibling of The Weekly Standard and the Washington Examiner, invites you to write for RAP; we don’t know anything past that.

The Ballston Business Improvement District social media-savvy Communications Intern of the unpaid variety.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Could Your Sunday Be Any Better?

NHL All Star Game!  Pro Bowl!  31 previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week!  Could your Sunday be any better?* 

American Geophysical Union – Senior Production Specialist for Eos – Jan. 26

Ecosystem Restoration Council – Public Affairs Specialist – $98k-$128k – job ID: GCERC-2015-0012 – New Orleans, LA – Jan. 26

IEC Chesapeake – Marketing & Events Coordinator (scroll to find) – Laurel, MD – Jan. 26

Mystery Democratic MoC – Press Secretary – Jan. 27

Nature Conservancy
(scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
DC Library – Outreach Specialist – $57k-$74k – Jan. 28

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. – Public Affairs Specialist/Digital Engagement Specialist – $63k-$118k – D027-15- CMM-1299984 – Jan. 28

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – two positions available – job ID: FDA-CTP-15- DE-1297458SW – Jan. 29

Alley Cat Rescue – Communications Associate – $40k – Jan. 30  [note: per the comments field, this position may already be filled] 

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor – Senior Operations Officer – Jan. 30

Devex – Partnerships Associate – Jan. 30

DHS/ National Protection & Programs Directorate – Writer/Editor – $76k-$118k – job ID: FS-1283843-AC15 – Jan. 30

George Mason University – Director of Development, College of Humanities & Social Sciences – Jan. 30 

Greenpeace – Senior Oceans Campaigner – DC or San Francisco, CA – Jan. 30 

Groundswell – Executive Assistant – Jan. 30

National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium – Executive Director (pdf) –part-time – $65k-$75k – Jan. 30

Potomac Conservancy – Communications Associate (scroll to find) – $32k-$36k – Jan. 30 

Arzuw Foundation – Executive Director – part-time – Jan. 31

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

League of Conservation Voters
National Automotive Dealers Association
No Labels – Communications Director – Jan. 31

Sandy Spring Museum – Development & Communications Director – Jan. 31

British Embassy
* Yes, yes it could.  But this isn't bad for a no-real-football weekend, right?

Friday, January 23, 2015

Can You Do "Flawless?"

Happy Friday!  We're glad you're here – we're glad we're here, too. 

George Washington University Hospital – Communications Manager – 5 years experience in PR, communications, media, journalism or marketing required; healthcare background preferred.

PATH, an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children, is actively seeking candidates for:
The Sandia National Laboratories seeks Senior Protocol Officer who can pull off flawless meetings & VIP visits at the DC outpost; DoE Q -evel security clearance ore equivalent required 

Charles Koch Institute
And, on the for-profit side of the Koch empire, we have this fresh Director, External Relations post with Koch Industries – 10 years campaign, public relations agency, trade association, and/or capitol hill experience in communications required.

Human Rights Campaign
Women for Afghan Women – Advocacy Manager – winning candidate will take on a broad range of advocacy, networking & communications to protect Afghan women's rights – some travel to New York Afghanistan likely required

New opportunities w/ Children’s Hospital
Mystery employer – Marketing & Media Relations Manager – search managed by the Ford Agency

Investment Company Institute – find application info here
The Association of Equipment Managers seeks a Campaign Director (scroll to find) to manage a national advocacy campaign to showcase the long-term positive impact of infrastructure investment on economic prosperity, job creation, U.S. competitiveness & more – Summer Marketing Intern post also noted

We somehow missed these putting together yesterday’s regular Thursday listings of jobs at Georgetown University:
Communications Manager is new with the Education Trust since our mid-Dec. check-in.

American Public Power Association
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. – Intern, Office of Communications – apply by Feb. 2

Pew Charitable Trusts & Pew Research Center (PRC)
New Orleans, LA could be your new workday home as Public Affairs Specialist for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council – $98k-$128k – job ID: GCERC-2015-0012 – apply by Jan. 26

Un-named large association is in search mode for is looking for a Director, Communications/Web Projects with a broad understanding of current web and mobile best practices & how to utilize those technologies to gain brand awareness, and highlight their unique products and services.

Best wishes for a charmed & minimally-flawed weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Mid-January Blues & Blahs

We've got 'em, you may have suffering from them, the Caps are certainly afflicted, as well.  Maybe some jobs will cheer everyone up.

1)  IEC Chesapeake, the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors, seeks Marketing & Events Coordinator (scroll to find)who can deliver creative design work a & execute effective tactical marketing campaigns – Laurel, MD – apply by Jan. 26

2) The Syrian-American Medical Society, an educational and humanitarian organization made up of medical professionals of Syrian descent, seeks Fundraising & Development Manager (scroll to find) with a proven track record in fundraising; familiarity w/ Raiser’s Edge & Arabic language skills are preferred – DC or Canfield, OH

3-5) Fresh opportunities with the Association of Climate Change Officers:
6) Alice Ferguson Foundation – Communications Manager

7-8) American Diabetes Association (search Va. location, Alexandria-based)
9-10) American Geophysical Union – cal also search here
11) American Trucking Association – Vice President for Coalitions

12) Association of Government Accountants – Marketing & Communications Manager

13) British Embassy – Marketing Associate – $47k – New York – apply by Feb. 1

14) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant, Foreign Affairs – part-time – $20-$22/hr – Middle Eastern affairs focus

15) Council for a Strong American – Federal Senior Policy Associate

16) Family Alliance – Development Director – $91k-$102k – location flexible – apply by Feb. 13

17) Freedom House – Intern, External Relations/Advocacy

18) Georgetown University – Communications & Events Coordinator supporting the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies – temporary through June 2015

19) Greater Washington Society of CPAs – Communications & Marketing Manager

20) Hearing Loss Association – Director of Development

21-22) Media Fusion
23) MWW Group – Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor, Social Media Strategy & Analytics

24) Mystery small-sized PR agency – Media Specialist – freelance to full-time – up to $30/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

25) National Education Association – Interns, Summer 2015

26-30) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
31-35) New America (scroll to find)
36) Oceana – Ocean Advocate

37-38) Pan American Development Foundation
39) Powell Tate/Weber Shandwick – Digital Content Producer

40) ... and finally: ConsumersAutomotive.com checks in with a disarmingly honest & good-natured call for what we would call a part-time, work-at-home help us get our email lists & social media together person.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wednesday

We're blocked for a clever title today; happy job-hunting and minor-snow enjoying.

The U.S. Travel Association seeks Coordinator, Industry Communications to handle a broad roster of responsibilities – related academic background or two years of communications experience required; social media, photo/video editing and HTML/CMS skills desirable – Design & Marketing Coordinator post also available.

The Environmental Working Group seeks Social Media Manager with top-notch writing skills and at least three years of results-getting experience using social media platforms; passion & knowledge for environmental health related issues also desired.

The Natural Gas Supply Association seeks Manager, Energy Markets to monitor legislative & regulatory developments impacting the natural gas sector – $60k-$70k – at least 3-5 years relevant experience required, preferably in energy or commodity market sector.

American Dental Education Association (scroll to find)
Our friends at CLS Strategies tell us a starting-ASAP Intern (scroll way down) opportunities of the paid variety remain available; ignore the deadline noted in the listing here – social media expertise & foreign language proficiency, esp. in Spanish, would be considered pluses.

Will you get hired on quickly enough to catch ESPN GameDay live in Charlottesville when hired on for one of these fine opportunities at the University of Virginia? (answer: probably not)
  • Creative Director – $85k-$125k – we have it on good authority that UVa is still actively seeking candidates for this position
  • Media Relations Assistant – $35k-$55k – noted as being open to current UVa employees only; keep an eye on it in case that status changes - link updated, and now open to all
Here’s a fairly fresh Admin Assistant post supporting the public policy team at General Motors – at least 3 years admin experience required

Capitol Hill
  • Mystery Democrat – Press Secretary – apply by Jan. 27
  • GOP committee staff – Legislative Assistant – JD and/or tax policy experience desired
  • Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) – Intern
  • Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) - Intern – Jan.-May term
  • Michigan MoC – Intern
  • Science, Space, and Technology, GOP staff – Intern
  • Arizona Democrat – Intern
DHS/ National Protection & Programs Directorate – Writer/Editor – $76k-$118k – job ID: FS-1283843-AC15 – apply by Jan. 30

New at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce since our end-of-year check-in:
World Bank – Communications Officer – foreign language skills desirable – apply by Feb. 11

NBC News
Recent out-of-town opportunities via Talent Market:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Development Director – minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising/sales experience required; background in special event fundraising highly preferred.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Embrace Nationalism

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we decided to randomize/shake-up your search by just hunting opportunities with organizations whose names begin with National, which turned up a wide variety of jobs & internships, mostly in the non-profit arena.

NAACP – Vice President of Communications & Digital Media – Baltimore, MD

National Academy of Public Administration
National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium – Executive Director (pdf) –part-time – $65k-$75k – apply by Jan. 30

National Association for Women – Interns, Summer 2015 – apply by Mar. 1

National Association of Attorneys General – Supreme Court Program Assistant/Specialist (pdf) – $40k

National Association of Broadcasters – Vice President, Research

National Association of Chain Drug Stores – Grassroots & Public Policy Associate

National Association of Church Personnel Administrators – Executive Director – location flexible – apply by Feb. 26

National Association of Clean Water Agencies – Chief Executive Officer – apply by Feb. 27

National Association of Community Health Centers – Manager of Grassroots Advocacy Outreach & Communications

National Association of Conservation Districts – Interns

National Association of Enrolled Agents – Database & Website Manager

National Association of Homebuilders

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (search DC location)
National Association of Professional Employer Associations (scroll to find)
National Association of Realtors – Communications & Marketing Manager

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners – International Program Officer – apply by Feb. 13

National Beer Wholesalers Association – Editorial Assistant

National Building Museum
National Consumers League
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care – Interns, Summer 2015 – apply by May 31

National Council for Behavioral Health
National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Policy Advisor – $107k-$139k – job ID: NEA-KDM-15-1302379 – apply today, Jan. 19

National Federation of Independent Business – Research Assistant

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation – Receptionist

National Football League – Government Affairs Lead

National Geographic Society
National Governors Association – Program Assistant, Homeland Security & Public Safety

National Head Start Association – Policy, Data & Research Fellowship – 1 year term, starting in late March – apply by Feb. 12

National Institutes of Health – Associate Director for Legislative Policy & Analysis – $121k-$183k – job ID: NIH-OD-SES- 15-1190175 – apply by Feb. 3

National Low Income Housing Coalition – Interns, Summer 2015

National Opinion Research Center – Research Assistant

National Parks Conservation Association – Senior Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Region

National Peace Corps Association – Interns, Summer 2015 – apply by Feb. 1

National Public Radio
National Quality Forum – Director, Communications & Marketing

National Recreation & Park Association – Government Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k – see also main career page

National Republican Congressional Committee – Digital Intern

National Sleep Foundation
  • Program Manager
  • Interns (scroll down) – web content/production, government affairs & health research specialties
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Wildlife Federation – Manager, Affiliate & State Engagement

National Wild Turkey Federation – Social Media Specialist (scroll to find) – Edgefield, SC

National Women’s Law Center – Interns, Summer 2015 (scroll down)

Monday, January 19, 2015

Advancement, Care, Hope & Ballet

Add job-searching or -browsing to your list of MLK Day activities, via the just-the-jobs set below or yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) Advancement Project – Communications Associate for Digital Media

2-6) American Red Cross
7) Association of American Medical Colleges – Public Affairs Specialist

8) Care – Senior Policy Advocate

9) Congressional Budget Office – Associate Director for Budget Analysis - $125k-$169k – job ID: 15-22 – apply by Feb. 2

10) Devex – Partnerships Associate – apply by Jan. 30

11) Export-Import Bank of the U.S. – Public Affairs Specialist/Digital Engagement Specialist – $63k-$118k – D027-15- CMM-1299984 – apply by Jan. 28

12) Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – two positions available – job ID: FDA-CTP-15- DE-1297458SW – apply by Jan. 29

13) Freddie Mac – Senior Marketing & Communications Professional

14) George Washington University – Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations – search managed by Witt Kieffer

15) Global Health Corps – Fellowships – scroll down to positions in the United States for opportunities in DC and other cities – apply by Feb. 3

16) Global Solutions – Interns

17-18) Hudson Institute
19) InterNews – Intern, Communications/President’s Office

20-21) League of Conservation Voters
22) Medstar Health – Community Relations Coordinator

23-26) National Association of Counties
27-28) National Automotive Dealers Association
29-31) Operation Blessing International (scroll to find) – Virginia Beach, Va.
32-33) Project Hope
34-36) Sierra Club
37) Smith Bucklin – Government Relations Coordinator

38) Technoserve – Communications & Marketing Intern/Volunteer

39-40) Washington Ballet (scroll to find)
41) Well-established membership organization – Writer – $50k-$56k – search managed by TRAK Legal

Sunday, January 18, 2015

You've Seen This Before

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Editor – $57k-$100k – job ID: 15-OPA-1295446 – Jan. 19

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

United Nations Foundation – Portfolio Manager supporting the Family Planning 2020 partnership – – Jan. 19

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – Digital Technical & Design Specialist – $52k-$67k – Jan. 19 

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Communications Associate – Jan. 19 

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

Commodity Futures Trading Commission – Director, Consumer Outreach – $173k-$233k – job ID”: CFTC-OED-2015-0008 – Jan. 20

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

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

U.S. Agency for International Development – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director of Website Management – $124k-$157k – job ID: AID-15- 0082-SLR – Jan. 20

Nature Conservancy
(scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs – $90k-$118k – job ID: DE15-051-DM – Jan. 21

Environmental Law Institute – Development Associate – $30k-$35k – Jan. 21

Management Sciences for Health – Communications Specialist supporting the Partnership for Supply Chain Management – Jan. 21 

U.S. Geological Survey – Congressional & Legislative Specialist – $107k-$137k – job ID: ATL-2015-0250 – Jan. 21

American Federation of Government Employees – Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer (pdf) –Houston, Dallas, San Antonio or Austin, TX – application form found here – Jan. 22

JSI – Communications Specialist supporting the Partnership for Supply Chain Management – Jan. 22

Climate Reality Project
British Embassy

Friday, January 16, 2015

We Appreciate the Enthusiasm

A lot of fun & energy in the emails we received from folks who supplied most of these jobs directly to us in the in-box today (the comments field works, too, as we see today).  Thanks for the submissions & good cheer to you all as we gear up (or down) for a holiday weekend.

The Trust for America’s Health seeks Health Policy Research Manager with demonstrable quantitative & qualitative research skills and experience writing effectively for policy audiences

Kuttlefish, the engaging online hub for makers & enthusiasts of cool reused, recycled, re-imagined & upcycled products, seeks Marketing Intern with a strong background in social media as well as online & grassroots marketing – early Feb. start date preffered.

The American Council of Trustees & Alumni seeks Program Associate for Trustee Affairs with strong writing/copyediting, research and organizational skills.

Del Ray-based communications & marketing firm Reingold is actively seeking candidates for:
Our friends at TRAK Services have just passed along this Admin Assistant post with an influential public policy non-profit – 3+ years of admin experience, preferably on Capitol Hill or in a public policy organization will merit you consideration for this one – $65k

The Joyful Heart Foundation, a group helping with the essential work of healing, educating and empowering survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence & child abuse, seeks Manager, Policy & Advocacy with 4-6 years of policy, research, or reporting experience regarding violence against women and girls in the U.S. – New York or Pasadena, CA

Before you interview for the part-time Executive Director position with the Arzuw Foundation, a group dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in Turkmenistan by providing educational opportunities, mentoring, and a supportive international community, be sure to dive into Unknown Sands, the finest survey of life in this cryptic desert land – apply by Jan. 31

Per yesterday’s comments field, opportunities with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (scroll to find):
Just Vision is currently seeking an enthusiastic communicator for the position of Public Engagement Coordinator to help advance their work supporting Palestinians & Israelis working together to end their conflict – DC or New York

Congressional Budget Office – Legislative Intern, Summer 2015 – apply by Feb. 2

American University – Office Coordinator supporting the Metropolitan Policy Center – part-time – $10-$15/hr

Pew Charitable Trusts
Mystery employer – Communications Specialist – experience with health promotion/communications experience desired - apply by Feb. 6

Woodland Hills (North L.A.), CA is your workday home and turning out daily content for a YouTube and Twitch-based gaming brand is your beat as Content Producer for Discovery Communications.

Best wishes for an appropriately chill or enthused weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Just the Jobs

A fair-sized just-the-jobs set on this weather-finally-turning-milder Thursday.

1) American Cancer Society – Policy Intern – Summer 2015

2-4) American College of Surgeons
5) American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – Research Analyst, Environmental Policy

6) American Federation of Government Employees – Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer (pdf) –Houston, Dallas, San Antonio or Austin, TX – application form found here – apply by Jan. 22

7) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Senior Manager, Public Relations – Durham, NC

8) Americans for Tax Fairness – Communications Director

9-10) Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington – Arabic language skills preferred – scroll to find
11) Discovery Communications – Internal Communications Coordinator

12-13) Economic Policy Institute
14-18) Edelman PR
19-20) Global Automakers
21) Golin – Senior Account Exec

22-24) Greenpeace – DC or San Francisco, CA
25) Groundswell – Executive Assistant – apply by Jan. 30

26) Independent Institute – Vice President of Development – Oakland, CA – search managed by Talent Market

27) Lewis PR – Media Strategist

28-29) Marriott Corp. (search by job # or use keyword government)
30) Mystery employer – Public Relations Manager – contract status – $40-$50/hr – search managed by Aerotek

31) National Retail Federation – Legislative Assistant

36) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
37) Public Affairs Council – Manager, Public Affairs Practice

38) Public Citizen – Lobbyist supporting the Global Access to Medicines Program

39) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board – Research Intern

40) Quad Learning, Inc. – Digital Marketing Intern

41-43) Republican State Leadership Committee
44) Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access – Vice President, Government Relations (pdf)

45) Schrayer & Associates, Inc. – Communications & Advocacy Associate

46) See Forever Foundation – Communications Specialist

47) Society for Neuroscience – Communications Assistant

48-49) TMP Worldwide
50-51) Truck Safety Coalition (scroll to find)
52) U.S. Geological Survey – Congressional & Legislative Specialist – $107k-$137k – job ID: ATL-2015-0250 – apply by Jan. 21

53) Washington Campus – Interns – starting in January – $12/hr – apply by Jan. 23