Living Well May Be the Best Revenge, But Giving Well is Probably a Better Idea in the Long Run

Hello Monday!  We’d normally wax on about college basketball exiting the stage tonight just as baseball starts the long march to October – and a finally-cheerful finish for the Nats, we hope.

But we’ll take what limited attention you grant our assorted ramblings, enthusiasms & weather-related complaints to instead note this neat Kristof/NYT column on effective philanthropy choices, featuring the work of GiveWell, a group that highlights charities that serve the global poor, focus on evidence-backed interventions & are transparent/well-vetted.

And, while we’re at it, we’ll again mention other resources in this area: the extensive William & Mary-sponsored AidData portal (their blog is a good place to start), and longtime nonprofit-evaluator Charity Navigator, whose organization search page features a category/cause option, which, if used with state/city search parameters, makes for a helpful tool to identify potential employers in the non-profit/charity space.

And, of course, don’t forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.  Now on to what you're really here for.

Bechtel – Senior Communications Manager – 8-10 years working in corporate communications or related field required; familiarity with CSR concepts & practices particularly valued – Reston location

Are you a military spouse with a background in graphic design and digital outreach? This Marketing & Communications Fellowship (pdf) from Blue Star Families would seem a fine fit – paid, part-time, flexible telecommute post – see also main career page – apply by Apr. 10

The First Five Years Fund works with policymakers, experts, business leaders and advocates to advance federal investment in quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children from birth to age five – seeking Communications Associate with 3+ years experience – can also be found via the Ounce of Prevention Fund career site. 

Transamerica – Manager, PAC & Government Affairs – 5 years of experience in a congressional office, PR function, trade association or as a PAC/ grassroots coordinator or other similar role desired.

National Multifamily Housing Council – Manager, Marketing & Communications Projects – supports wide range of initiatives including meetings marketing, membership recruitment, branding, publishing & industry PR.

Bread for the World – Media Relations Manager – at least 5 years relevant experience desired – apply by Apr. 17

Cause of Action – Communications Manager – 6+ years of professional experience in media outreach is strongly preferred – search managed by the Center for Shared Services.

Northop Grumman (search by communications category or req ID) – note: all of these are newly-posted since Mar. 30

• Director of Strategic Communications (15004664)
• Strategic Communications Representative (15006218)
• Communications Manager (15005177)
• Communications Manager (15005215)
• Internal Communications Representative (15006216)
• Executive Speech Writer (15006286) – Redondo Beach, CA

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Intern – supporting marketing & fundraising efforts

United Nations – Senior Political Affairs Officer (search duty station New York) – min. 10 years of experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area required – New York – apply by June 1

Scroll under Maryland office (Gaithersburg, to be exact) listings to see Content Marketing Specialist and Social Media & Campaign Manager posts with internet marketing cabal Blue Corona.

George Washington University

• Director, Policy & Engagement – oversees strategic policy, communications & engagement initiatives for the GW Cancer Institute
• Events Coordinator, Medical School

World Wildlife Fund – Development Officer – five years of demonstrated fundraising/development experience with at least three years of gift planning experience required – Communications Intern post also available.

Akoya seeks Writer/Content Specialist and Communications/Account Planner for support their Military Healthcare Strategic Communications office client in Falls Church.

Management Sciences for Health

• Project Associate, Communications
• Senior Writer – significant experience in writing proposals for USAID or other similar funders required – Arlington, Va. or Medford, MA

Grocery Manufacturers Association – Director, Media Relations – to $80k – your 7+ years related experience should include management responsibility for major communications projects or campaigns that involve top-tier media coverage.

Freedom Partners (scroll to find) – searches managed by the Center for Shared Services

• Coalitions Director
• Direct Marketing Project Manager

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland – Director of Marketing & Communications – seeking candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in marketing, communications or PR, preferably in the not-for-profit sector; special events oversight experience also noted – Baltimore, MD

As of a couple weeks ago, the Center for Human Rights & Global Justice at NYU was looking for one or two more Legal Interns to join the team for the Summer in New York

Curley Company – Executive Assistant