The Caps Are Doing Better Than We Thought

Late Wednesday afternoon update: we just happened on this posted-today and limited-to-50-applicants Public Affairs Specialist opportunity with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, so we figured we had best get it on your radar screens ASAP – $104k-$199k – job ID: 15-CFPB-318P –  Feb. 8 application date noted, which is sure to be mooted by the applicant limit. Thursday morning update: the 50 application threshold was met sometime before 8:30 am on Thursday

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Just two wins (including a rare comfortable one last night) in their last eight contests for Ovi & crew, but they sit just three points off the division lead even as they stumble.  How do you like that, Connie?

Eastern Research Group – Communications Coordinator – well-suited to candidates with up to two years of experience in communications & outreach, as well as top-notch organizational & writing skills.

Scroll to find these opportunities with MOKO Social Media, a collection of online communities for college, sports/fitness & news/politics audiences, including progressive community hub Blue Nation Review:

• Director of Digital & Social Media Strategy
• Social Media Community Manager
• Video Editor

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine seeks Toxicology and Regulatory Testing Intern to assist with researching, grassroots, media, educational outreach and support of lobbying activities aimed at curtailing animal testing conducted by pesticide, chemical, drug, and cosmetic companies.  You can find online application form here.

APCO Wordwide seeks Health Care/Health Policy Intern (scroll up to find) for a broad range of client service & support duties – currently enrolled undergrads or grad students only – must be able to start ASAP

Capitol Hill

• Senate/House Joint Economic Committee, Democratic Staff – Communications Director - seeking candidates with 5 or more years of experience in political communications or a closely-related field, along proven track record of working with national print and broadcast reporters
• Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) – Legislative Correspondent
• Northern California MoC – Scheduler/Executive Assistant – apply by Feb. 6
• New Mexico Democrat – Scheduler/Executive Assistant – apply by Feb. 11
• Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) – Field Director – City of Commerce, CA
• Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) – Intern
• Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) – Intern
• other opportunities available in the Senate Employment Bulletin

Consumer Finance Protection Bureau – Associate Director, External Affairs – $181k-$259k – demonstrated experience as a senior executive managing a large multifunctional external & legislative affairs program required – apply by Feb. 12

Human Rights Campaign

• Policy & Political Affairs Coordinator
• Foundation Coordinator
• Communities & Volunteer Relations Manager

Schott Foundation for Public Education

• Vice President of Programs & Advocacy – DC, New York or Cambridge, MA
• Director of Resource Development – New York or Cambridge, MA

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. – Public Affairs Specialist/External Affairs Liaison – $76k-$118k – job ID: D031-15- CMM-1305890 – apply by Feb. 12

Alion Science & Technology (search using keyword legislative or job #)

• Legislative Analyst (19713) – supporting Team Submarine
• Legislative Analyst (19844) – for the Secretary of the Air Force Technical & Analytical Support contract

Facebook – Lead Compliance Counsel, Political Ethics – JD and 6+ years of relevant experience required, including prior in-house experience (with internet or technology companies preferred) and/or at a top tier law firm.