Your Sunday Set

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

American University – Staff Assistant supporting the Women & the Law Program – part-time/temporary – $15-$19/hr – June 1

Association of American Universities – Federal Relations Assistant – June 1 

International Monetary Fund – Institutional Affairs Assistant – June 1, as noted here 

Woodrow Wilson Institute – Program Assistant, Canada Institute (pdf) – $34k – June 1 

United Nations Foundation

• Database Administrator – June 1
• Digital Media Producer supporting the Nothing But Nets campaign – June 5
• Communications Associate supporting the Every Woman Every Child campaign – temporary – New York – June 5

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

• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Westchester, NY – June 1
• External Affairs Associate – Minneapolis, MN – June 2
• Director of Philanthropy, Maryland/DC Chapter – search managed by Signature Search – June 5
• Assistant Photo Editor – June 5
• Associate Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations – New York – June 5
• Director of Digital Fundraising – June 7
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Conshohocken, PA – June 7

Bureau of Land Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – social media focus – job ID: WO-DEU-2015-0031 – June 2 

World Bank – Communications Associate – June 2   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Media Relations Specialist – $65k-$94k – June 3

British Embassy – Defence Trade Advisor – $58k – June 4

Greenpeace – Program Assistant – San Francisco, CA – June 5

National Science Foundation – Director, Division of Public Affairs – $158k-$178k – job ID: ES-1035-00 – June 5

SEEP Network – Manager, Member Affairs and Global Communications – June 5

Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director, Foundation Relations (scroll to find) – June 5

US-China Business Council – Communications Director – June 5 

Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania – Deputy Press Secretary – $65k-$80k – Harrisburg, PA – June 7  

Oxfam International – Media Officer – $60k – June 7

Parts Unknown veers from the exotic to the personal & familiar, as Tony returns to his home state: New Jersey – 9:00 pm (eastern) on CNN.

Your Friends Will Make Cheap Jokes, But You're Probably OK With That

It's Friday; we hope yours is nice & easy & as productive as you need it to be.

Social impact marketing firm Neimand Collaborative seeks a Communications Coordinator with the right combination of analytic, client management & creative skills – $35k-$45k – apply by June 22

The early childhood education advocates at the First Five Years Fund seek a Communications & Outreach Manager with at least 3 years experience in non-profit policy, communications, marketing and/or fundraising work, including experience writing materials for external audiences; knowledge of early childhood research & policy issues also desirable.

ALATEC, a Huntsville, AL-headquartered aero-defense service firm specializing in software development, IT, knowledge management, systems engineering and simulation based analysis, has Quantico, Va.-located Senior Communications Strategist and Senior Research Analyst posts in support of the Marine Corps Systems Command.

National Partnership for Women & Families – Workplace Program Assistant – mid-$30k – at least one year of post-college work experience is required; knowledge of or demonstrated interest in workplace public policy is preferred, as is experience interacting with legislative offices.

Center for Civilians in Conflict

• Director of Development – DC location preferred; New York will be considered
• Policy & Advocacy Intern, Fall 2015 – apply by June 15

Dept. of Homeland Security – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $52k-$68k – three positions available – job ID: GV-1381785-LT15 – apply by June 9

Council on Foreign Relations

• Associate Director, International Institutions & Global Governance
• Research Associate, US Foreign Policy
• Research Associate supporting the CFR’s Military Fellowship Program – New York

1,000 Days champions improved nutrition for mothers and children during the critical window from pregnancy through age two in the U.S. & internationally; you can help publicize their essential work one tweet at a time as Digital Strategist – apply by June 8

BuzzFeed is in search mode for a Washington Editor for the 2016 presidential cycle; great reporters interested in editing for the first time are encouraged to apply.

This New York-based Manger, Public Relations post appears to be the latest opportunity at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Are you the stud-ette or stud who can flack effectively for the humble spud? National Potato Council – Director, Marketing & Communications

Staying on the agricultural beat, we see the Fertilizer Institute is looking to add a Director of Public Affairs, which will afford your friends a few cheap & easy “you always were full of ****” jokes at happy hour.

Let us know if you're ultimately hired on as Development Coordinator with the Defenders of Wildlife; we have a good friend who works there (and, no, we can't put in a good word for you).

The Alzheimer's Association seeks a Director of Communications – in this newly-created position, you’ll be responsible for designing & implementing a comprehensive communications plan for a $100 million fundraising campaign – Chicago, IL

American Moving & Storage Association – Senior Manager, Government Affairs – seeking candidates with at least 3-4 years of experience in public policy &  government affairs; and/or recent Capitol Hill/federal agency tour of duty.

Pew Charitable Trusts – Associate, Executive Office

Heritage Foundation – Team Leader & Manager, Major Gift Planning – Western region – would appear to be Northern California-based

The Entertainment Software Association is looking for a part-time, paid Intern to join its Content Protection team and fight video game infringement!

Best wishes for a cheerful & bright weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Hematology, Freedom, Outdoor Power Equipment & Less-Corrupt Soccer Governing Bodies

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1) The American Academy of Actuaries is looking to add a Legislative Assistant (pdf) [note: link now fixed] to the team – 1-2 years of association and/or legislative/regulatory experience required; Capitol Hill background preferred.

2) Apprio, a provider of technology solutions particularly focused on health, defense homeland security markets, seeks Knowledge & Insights Advisor to help develop & implement communications strategy, including messaging, marketing materials communications tools in support of their USAID client.

3) The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is in search mode for a Social Media & Events Officer with 6+ years of experience in communications & international development or related field; familiarity with Salsa or similar CRMs deemed highly desirable.

4) Our friends a the World Resources Institute are still looking to fill this Communications Intern opportunity of the paid variety, spanning a 6-month term; familiarity with Chinese Mandarin, Portuguese, French, or Spanish might move your CV to the top of the stack.

5) Alliance for Health Reform – Program Assistant for Congressional Events & Outreach – apply by June 12

6) American Academy of Ophthalmology – Manager of OPHTHPAC & Political Affairs

7) American Kidney Fund – Director of Government Relations – $100k-$120k

8) American Legislative Exchange Council – Digital Strategist – search managed by Talent Market

9) American Society of Hematology – Content Marketing Specialist

10) Bureau of Land Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – social media focus – job ID: WO-DEU-2015-0031 – apply by June 2

11-13) Cato Institute

• Staff Writer
• Admin/Research Assistant supporting the Center for Global Liberty & Prosperity
• Conference Assistant

14) Consortium for School Networking – Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$110k

15) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Writer/Editor

16) DBC PR + Social Media – Account Coordinator, Consumer PR

17-20) Emily’s List

• Research Director (pdf) for WOMEN VOTE!
• Major Gifts Assistant (pdf)
• Direct Marketing Assistant (pdf)
• Assistant (pdf) to the Deputy ED

21) Favola for Virginia State Senate – Intern – apply by June 1

22) Food & Water Watch – Digital Content Management Intern

23) Freedom House – Program Associate, Internet Freedom

24) Georgetown University – Events & Communications Coordinator supporting the BMW Center for German & European Studies

25) Greenpeace – Program Assistant – San Francisco, CA – apply by June 5

26-28) Johns Hopkins University

• Assistant Director of Development, School of Advanced International Studies
• Editorial Assistant for the JHU Press – Baltimore, MD
• Donor Relations Coordinator, School of Arts & Sciences – $31k-$42k – Baltimore, MD

29) Ketchum – Associate Digital Strategist

30) M+R – Online Associate – DC, New York of Boston, MA

31) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Media Relations Specialist – $65k-$94k – apply by June 3

32) Mystery employer – Social Media Communications Specialist – search managed by Dixon Hughes Goodman

33-34) Mystery employers – searches managed by TRAK Services

• Communications/Marketing Assistant – temp-to-hire – $45k-$49k
• Web Content Consultant – temporary post

35) National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Digital Communications Manager – apply by June 10

36) National Hispanic Council on Aging – Communications Intern – paid position

37) National Immigration Law Center – Office Coordinator

38-43) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)

• Marketing Executive Assistant – apply by June 10
• Manager, Gift Planning Support – apply by June 16
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Conshohocken, PA – apply by June 7
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Houston, TX – apply by June 24
• Philanthropy Writer – San Francisco, CA – apply by June 27
• Senior Donor Communications Specialist – flexible within NY – apply by June 28

44) Neighborworks America – Director of Public Relations (search all; scroll to find)

45) Novartis – Director, Federal Government Affairs

46) Outdoor Power Equipment Institute – Director, Communications

47-48) Powell Tate/Weber Shandwick

• Vice President/Director, Corporate Practice
• Intern, Fall 2015

49-50) Public Opinion Strategies

• Project Director
• Receptionist/Staff Assistant

51-52) Rainforest Trust – Warrrenton, Va.

• Conservation Outreach Assistant
• Philanthropy Officer – apply by June 14

53) Raytheon – Public Affairs Manager

54) Sensis Agency – Social Media Senior Manager

55) Tax Foundation – Vice President for Individual & Foundation Giving – search managed by Talent Market

56) Truck Renting and Leasing Association – Director of Government Relations

57) Unnamed leading company – Social Media Coordinator – freelance status – to $22/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

58-60) US-China Business Council

• Communications Director – apply by June 5
• Senior Manager/Editor
• Manager/Digital Editor

61) Western Growers – Federal Government Affairs Analyst

62-63) World Food Program (scroll to find)

• Development Writer
• Office Administrator

64) … and finally: Fundraising proficient?  Like dinosaurs and rocks and all that kind of stuff?  Want to live in Northern Ohio?  Then check out this Director of Development opportunity with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

65-66) … and finally, part 2: in light of yesterday’s multiple red cards for FIFA, we thought we’d take a look and see what our presumably less corrupt friends at the U.S. Soccer Foundation have to offer:

• Stewardship Officer
• Major Gifts Officer

Going Large Yet Again

Here's another nice-sized set for your Wednesday consideration.  Now go get a new job.

The Volvo Group seeks Government Relations Manager with solid grounding in the Federal legislative and regulatory process and familiarity and experience with Congressional transportation, energy, and environmental authorizations & appropriations – can also search here, using DC location – apply by June 25

Leesburg, Va.-based K2M is a a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative complex spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques – and you could be part of this impressive-sounding undertaking as Marketing Assistant, Corporate Communications; experience working with marketing automation (e.g., Eloqua) and website management tools (e.g., Wordpress) are musts.

The Renewable Fuels Association is seeking an experienced, hard-working Communications Director; winning hire will possess excellent writing & editing skills, along with media relations experience.

America Cooks is a public affairs health and wellness program in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, James Beard Foundation, Good Housekeeping and Mayo Clinic – Palisades Media Ventures/Burson-Marsteller seeks Deputy Director for that enterprise to helo help run digital, events, video production and marketing for the enterprise; 5 years of relevant experience desired – DC or New York 

Transport Workers Union

• Communications Specialist – 3-5 years’ experience in PR, writing or membership communications for associations, political campaigns, not-for-profits or for-profit organizations desired.
• Digital Media Manager – 2-3 years of experience in digital content or social media strategy and excellent writing skills sought, with an eye for proofreading and grammar.

American Library Association – Press Officer (scroll to find) – from $48k – at least 3 years of experience in developing strategies for communications campaigns that advance organizational visibility or initiatives desired, as well as a working knowledge of the nuts and bolts of media relations

SSG Advisors, a strategic advisory firm promoting sustainable global development, seeks Communications Director (scroll to find) who has at least 7 years of communications experience, ideally in an in-house leadership role within a complex entity, and covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and external communications.

In addition to the opportunities noted yesterday, the folks at the Human Rights Campaign have let us know they are also actively search for these:

• Associate Director for the Welcoming Schools program
• Children, Youth & Families Program Manager
• Associate Director of Research, HRC Foundation
• Religion & Faith Program Director

Koch Industries – Director, Communications – at least 5 years of PR firm, trade association or Capitol Hill experience required

The Century Fund seeks Vice President of Policy & Senior Fellow with a minimum of 10 years experience in public policy research and/or practice, as well as demonstrated ability to produce rigorous research & policy papers for public release in one of the following: income inequality, health care, retirement security, or workplace protections – New York – apply by June 8

Here’s some terms Bunge uses to describe themselves: one of the world’s best integrated food and agribusiness companies – a place where creativity and innovative thinking are prized – [employing] a decentralized model best empowers local managers and enables swift decision-making at the market level – and now you can get on board with all of that as Director, Government Affairs.

Here’s a very fresh Strategic Communications Advisor post supporting the Defence Staff with our friends at the British Embassy – $58k – apply by June 11

NiSource – Federal Government Affairs Manager – 4+ years of experience in a legislative, regulatory or public affairs capacity required; energy industry background desirable – apply by June 9

Environmental Protection Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – job ID: RTP-OA-DE-2015-0012 – apply by May 29

American Petroleum Institute – Editorial Associate – see also main career page

Food & Drug Administration – Writer/Editor – $90k-$118k – job ID: FDA-CDER-15- DE-1379684AS – apply by June 8

This Director, Government Relations post with CARE USA is new since last looked in on them earlier this month – government relations & international development/relief experience desired.

Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Smithsonian Institutional Traveling Exhibition Service – $52k-$68k – job ID: 15R-SR-300641- DEU-SITES – apply today, May 27

Oxfam International – Media Officer – $60k – solid news judgment & great written/verbal communications skills desired, along with proven track record in journalism or media-related experience – apply by June 7 

Bayer (see search area towards upper right-hand corner; search DC location)

• Director, CMS Strategic Affairs
• State Political Affairs Professional

George Washington University Hospital – Communications Manager – 5+ years experience in a healthcare, public relations, communications, media, journalism or marketing required

Unnamed social marketing company seeks a Health Communications Specialist to join its busy communications team – Spanish language skills a plus – Silver Spring, MD location

New since our check-in with CNN a couple weeks ago:

• Supervising Producer for unspecified new political show
• Producer and another, differently-worded Producer post
• Researcher – term-limited through 2016 election season/Jan. 2017

We need to get our bike fixed!  That’s our first thought as we note this Manager of Policy Outreach opportunity with the good people of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – experience organizing coalitions & working collaboratively with advocacy organizations required.

Epilepsy Foundation

• Director of Philanthropy Operations
• Manager of Corporate Partnerships
• Manager of Special Events

SEIU – Associate Director of Health Policy – well suited to candidates with knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and the new PPACA coverage provisions from both a consumer perspective and provider payment methodologies.

The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates is seeking a full or part-time Legislative/ Regulatory Director preferably in an independent contractor role.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) – Legislative Director
  
• Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) – Communications Staffer
• New England Democrat – Legislative Director
• Senior California Progressive – Legislative Assistant
• Judiciary Committee, Democrat Staff – Press Intern

Palladium Partners – Communications Associate – 1-2 years of experience in communications field required; social media skills a plus

This DC- or San Francisco, CA-based Director, Online Fundraising post is new from the Sierra Club since since our three-weeks-ago check-in.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Director, Legislative Affairs supporting the Institute for Legal Reform
• Director with the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
• Senior Policy Director, Americas

University of Virginia – Associate Director of Annual Giving, School of Nursing – $48k-$62k – ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience in annual giving or fundraising or related experience with transferable skills in relationship management – Charlottesville, Va.

.... and, finally: for your Wednesday happy hour wants & needs, we'd suggest stopping in for the Great Lakes tap takeover starting at 6:00 pm at Rustico Alexandria.

We're Crushing It This Week

Ok, we're back and somewhat energized after the long weekend, and, if you'll pardon the bro-speak, we're planning on just crushing it this abbreviated week at DCPA+CJ.  So, enjoy the jobs and expect plenty of them.

Fairtrade America – Director of External Relations – seeking CVs showing 10+ years of marketing experience with demonstrated success in the design and execution of public-facing campaigns and cause marketing, as well as ensuring brand alignment – apply by June 21 

CTIA-The Wireless Association seeks Manager of Public Affairs (scroll do find) to create & maintain issue-related materials, assist with media outreach activities, and help support/publicize their trade show, which would find you in Las Vegas later this year, we would guess. 

Human Rights Campaign

• Membership Outreach Coordinator – seeking organized, self-starting individual with 2-4 years relevant work experience; customer service background preferred
• Events Manager – strong background in event management, including running high-profile, large scale fundraising dinners, is required.
• Major Gifts Officer and Planned Giving Officer
• Digital Specialist – temporary through Aug. 2015

The Organic Trade Association is actively seeking a Director of Membership Services with five or more years of trade association membership management experience or executive leadership in organic food &  farming sector; mastery of Salesforce, or similar CRM system, in a membership setting preferred.

American Federation of Government Employees – Strategic Communications Intern and Video Production Intern (scroll to find both) remain available for the Summer term – $11/hr

Universal Health Services – Communications Manager – responsible for media relations, publications and photography and videography to advance the GW Hospital and its clinical service lines

FleishmanHillard is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting Senior Account Executive to join their healthcare practice; minimum four years of communications experience in an agency setting required.

United Nations Foundation

• Database Administrator – familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, SalesForce & Luminate would appear to be strong pluses – apply by June 1
• Digital Media Producer supporting the Nothing But Nets campaign – apply by June 5
• Communications Associate supporting the Every Woman Every Child campaign – temporary – New York – apply by June 5

Powell Tate seeks Vice President to join corporate & public affairs practice; your 10+ years of relevant experience should demonstrate expertise in mobilizing & motivating teams – the call is also out for Interns for the Fall 2015 term

Solid reporting experience (2-3 years worth) is more important than knowledge of subject matter for this Energy & Environment Reporter post with the Washington Examiner

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, lauded by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a great place to work in 2014, seeks Assistant Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Freeman Philanthropic Services

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC, an interdenominational Christian community of people with and without intellectual disabilities who share their lives together, seeks a Director of Development & Communications to plan and manage the organization’s fundraising & communications program.

International Organization for Migration – Communications & Social Media Assistant – experience in project development, monitoring and evaluation, the issue of human trafficking, and grant administration desired.

Search public relations & communications category or use req ID noted for these recently added opportunities with Marriott:

• Senior Manager, Public Relations, Buzz+Content (15000SEV)
• Director, Public Relations, Luxury+Lifestyle Brands (15000SEK)
• Senior Director, Public Relations, Buzz+Content (15000SEP)
• Senior Director, Public Relations, Loyalty, Digital, & Marketing Innovation (15000SE3)
• Director, Public Relations, Signature Brands (15000SE7)
• Senior Director, Public Relations, Signature Brands (15000SE5)
• Senior Manager, Public Relations, Luxury+Lifestyle Brands (15000SEG)
• Senior Manager, Public Relations, Signature Brands (15000SE9)
• Senior Manager, Public Relations, Loyalty, Digital, & Marketing Innovation (15000S8S) 

Woodrow Wilson Institute – Program Assistant, Canada Institute (pdf) – $34k – at least one year of relevant office automation experience desired – apply by June 1

Do you have 3-5 years of experience in program or project management with track record in content development & strategic planning preferably in a conservation, international development, or management consulting setting?  Those nodding (or thinking close enough) are encouraged to check out this Senior Associate post supporting the Fish Forever Campaign at Rare.

Humane Society

• Senior Content Editor
• Senior Content Creator
• Community Manager
• Donor Care Representative

There’s an apply by Feb. 13 note in this recently-posted Communications Officer job with the Baltimore Community Foundation; we don’t know what to make of that – development/fundraising responsibilities predominant

American Institutes for Research – Proposal Associate – 3-5 years experience/involvement in proposal management required

Environmental Defense Fund

• Advocacy Coordinator
• State Affairs Manager working in support of the EPA Clean Power Plan – DC or Boulder, CO

Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania – Deputy Press Secretary – $65k-$80k – Harrisburg, PA – apply by June 7

ICI Services – Legislative Affairs Specialist – extensive experience supporting a DoD program or component office required; Navy program experience highly desirable

World Bank – Institutional Affairs Assistant – seeking candidates with proficiency in document presentation standards & demonstrated proofreading & editing skills, as well as experience in implementing document-related technology solutions – apply by June 1, as noted here

How's the Weekend So Far?

Here's your regular Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week; we'll be back again Tuesday with the new stuff.

University of Maryland

• Senior Director of Development for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources – $100k-$125k – May 25
• Associate Director, Office of Special Events – $60k-$75k – May 26

Smithsonian Institution – Director of Advancement (scroll to find) supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education & Access – May 26

U.S. Secret Service – Director of Communications/Media Affairs – $121k-$183k – job ID: SES-DW004-15 – May 26

Woodrow Wilson Center – Director, Global Women's Leadership Initiative – $126-$158k – May 26

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

• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Conshohocken, PA – May 26
• Policy Associate – May 28

Catholic University – Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (pdf) – May 27

Leadership Montgomery – President & CEO – search managed by Raffa – May 27

ACLU of San Diego – Communications Strategist – May 29 

Center for Education Reform – Digital Media Coordinator – $30k-$38k – May 29

Healthy Howard – Outreach & Data Coordinator – $42k-$47k – Columbia, MD – May 29  

Jobs with Justice

• Media Specialist – May 29
• Digital Communications Associate – May 29

United Way – Director, State Education Policy – May 29

World Bank – Content Editor for Le Portail de la Microfinance – fluency in French required – May 29

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy – Conference Assistant – May 31

Asia Society

• Managing Director (pdf) for the DC Office and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) – May 31
• ASPI Policy Director (pdf) posts also available in security, sustainability and economies & trade specialties – May 31
• Vice President, ASPI (pdf) – New York – May 31

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Walk Program Senior National Manager – May 31

National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America – Development Director – May 31

SNV – Communications Consultant – May 31

Union of Concerned Scientists – National Outreach Coordinator, Clean Vehicles Program – $50k-$60k – May 31 

We've got extra helpings of Parts Unknown to get you through the evening!  Binge-watch Tony's destination USA episodes starting at 7:00 pm – here's the lineup, in order: Massachusetts, Miami, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Mississippi Delta, The Bronx, and Detroit.

Hey Look, We're Back

Hello folks & happy pre-holiday Friday.  Sorry for missing our Wednesday appointment, but we're glad to be back in time to make sure you don't get to enjoy your Memorial Day respite without having to check out some excellent jobs, including a good run of direct-to-us submissions.

We've got a few more to add this morning, so check back later, as well.  OK, we're all done.

1) BIPAC would like to bring on an entry-level Coordinator, Member Relations with top-notch communications & customer service skills; HTLL skills a plus

2) The DC Alliance of Youth Advocates seeks Communications & Development Manager (pdf) with 3-5 years of development and communications experience, social media & web management (Drupal & Civi) skills, and a passion for youth issues & social justice work.

3-5) Recent opportunities via Democracy Partners:

• Americans for Tax Fairness – Field Director
• Center for Health, Environment & Justice – Executive Director
• Israel Action Network – Deputy Managing Director

6) Mobility Lab is seeking a Managing Editor with a minimum of four years’ experience in professional writing and editing to help create content advocating for funding & policies that support transportation demand management – apply by July 3

7) The National Association of Student Financial Administrators seeks Reporter/Editor with strong writing/editing skill set & experience using a content management system; familiarity with student aid & higher education issues a plus – $50k-$55k

8) Pearson seeks Digital Community Manager to support their GED Testing Service collaboration with the American Council on Education – your 3+ years’ experience in an education or related communications position should include work developing stories and content for digital communications channels

9) The Peterson Institute for International Economics seeks Communications Specialist with at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to distill complex messages into clear & concise language; knowledge of Factiva desirable.

10) The Sabin Vaccine Institute would like to enlist a great writer who is passionate about turning complex global problems into compelling stories as Communications Associate in support of their ambitious END7 campaign to send whipworm and six of its malevolent friends out of developing nations and into medical history books.

11-12) Fresh opportunities (well, they sent them to us 4 days ago) from our friends at Sage Communications:

• Senior Account Exec
• PR Intern – $13/hr & strong consideration for future full-time employment are part of the bargain

13) Tata Sons Ltd. seeks quick-learning, initiative-taking  Public Affairs Intern – experience developing, integrating, and deploying database management a plus, as is previous work using SalesForce.com – and, even if you’re not checking out the internship, you should know about the wide variety of interests/brands of this multibillion dollar international enterprise.

14) The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise is seeking an Intern to assist with data collection, campus activism, social media, and video production efforts; Dreamweaver & video production skills a plus – $8/hr

15) Via the comments section, we find this Social Media Manager post with the Center for Food Safety well suited for individuals with top-notch writing skills and solid experience using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms – DC location preferred; San Francisco, CA possible

16) Via the comments section, part 2: the Prosper Group, a digital agency specializing in online media, strategy, and fundraising for Republican political candidates, conservative advocacy organizations and non-profits, seeks Account Manager with at least  two years of online marketing and project management experience, preferably in a political campaign or agency setting – Alexandria, Va. or Indianapolis, IN

17-18) These New York-based opportunities with Springpoint, a national group supporting support districts, charter networks and intermediaries to design, launch and sustain innovative new high schools are a little out of our usual wheelhouse, but perhaps they’ll fit one of you folks’ skills & interests – searches managed by ReWork:

• Manager, Projects & Special Engagement – apply by July 8
• Manager, School Design & Instruction – apply by July 8

19) U.S. Secret Service – Director of Communications/Media Affairs – $121k-$183k – job ID: SES-DW004-15 – apply by May 26

20) American Gaming Association – Manager, Communications (scroll to find)

21) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Associate Director of Grassroots Member Engagement – $53k-$59k

22-24) American University

• Special Assignment Producer, WAMU 88.5 FM – $23-$27/hr
• Admin Assistant, School of International Service – $16-$19/hr
• Program Coordinator supporting the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law – part-time – $15-$19/hr

25-27) Amnesty International

• Policy & Activism Coordinator
• Women’s Human Rights Campaigner
• Associate Campaigner supporting the Individuals at Risk program – DC or New York

28) British Embassy – Defence Trade Advisor – $58k – apply by June 4

29) Brookings Institution – Project Assistant, Center for Universal Education

30-33) Capitol Hill

• Veterans’ Affairs Committee, GOP Staff – Communications Director
• Northern California Democrat – Press Secretary
• Northeast Democrat – Scheduler/Staff Assistant
• Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) – Intern, Fall 2015

34) Economic Innovation Group – Manager of Government Affairs (pdf)

35-36) Edelman PR

• Global Corporate Knowledge Manager
• Account Exec, Digital/Financial

37) Exelon Corp.  – Senior Communications Specialist (use advanced search and communications category or job # 3013399) – Baltimore, MD

38-39) Georgetown University

• Communications Associate supporting the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Institute
• Development Associate

40) Greenpeace – Grassroots Training Specialist – 9-month term – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply today, May 22

41) Independence Institute – Director of Strategic Partnerships and Manager of Strategic Partnerships – Denver, CO – searches managed by Talent Market

42) Institute for Humane Studies – Director of Marketing & Communications – search managed by Talent Market

43) Marine Stewardship Council – Media Manager – apply by June 26

44) Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Marketing Specialist – $56k-$96k

45) Mcfadden – Graphic Design Intern

46) Mystery employer promoting what they describe as one of DC's most popular attractions – Social Media Specialist – search managed by the BOSS Group

47) National Science Foundation – Director, Division of Public Affairs – $158k-$178k – job ID: ES-1035-00 – apply by June 5

48-52) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)

• Director, Trustee Program – apply by May 24
• Policy Associate – apply by May 28
• Assistant Photo Editor – apply by June 5
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Westchester, NY – apply by June 1
• Government Relations Coordinator – part-time – Minneapolis, MN – apply by June 16

53-57) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, Government Relations
• Manager, Communications
• Communications Officer, Health Initiatives
• Officer, U.S. Public Lands
• Senior Associate, Improving End-of-Life-Care

58) Pew Research Center – Summer Intern, Journalism Coding – $13/hr

55-61) Spectrum Communications

• Account Director
• Account Supervisor
• Senior Account Exec and Assistant Account Exec

62) and finally, we leave you with a far-flung & fun Vice President of Marketing & Communications (pdf) gig at Seattle's Museum of Flight.  Will you be allowed to sit in the cockpit of their Corsair after closing time?  That's a question best left unasked until after you actually get the job – the search managed by Waldron HR

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

We're blocked for a clever title today, but the jobs look pretty good.

Wednesday update: no new post today, after all – we are crazy swamped this week.  See you Friday, we hope.

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Our last week (we hope) of M-W-F programming, and well be in just-the-jobs style, as well.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week, and we'll see you again Wednesday.

1) We’ll start today in Baltimore, MD and this Account Manager (scroll to find) post that Abel Communications would like to fill with a results-oriented pro with a minimum 5 years of agency experience and a true passion for the PR industry.

2-3) Institute for the Study of War (scroll to find)

• Production Manager – ensures that the organization’s publications meet the overarching goals and concrete writing requirements; some pre-planned and some dynamically driven
• Editor – edits all written & many graphical products at ISW for publication and ensures that language and composition are maximized for efficiency and impact for a policy audience

4-6) From the comments field to you, opportunities with the Microfinance Gateway team at the World Bank, all of which can be remotely based:

• Web Production Specialist – apply by May 20 
• Content Editor – apply by May 20 
• Content Editor for their French language site – apply by May 29

7-8) American Bankers Association

• Manager, Public Relations
• Manager, Grassroots

9-10) American Diabetes Association

• Manager, Public Relations & Communications
• Senior Manager, National Interactive Fundraising & Engagement

11) American Institute for Architects – Senior Director, Leadership Communications

12) America’s Health Insurance Plans – Media Relations Manager (scroll to find)

13-14) Council on Foreign Relations

• Research Associate, International Economics
• Research Associate, International Institutions & Global Governance

15) CorpsAfrica – Development & Communications Associate – apply by May 22

16) Creative Minds International Public Charter School – Communications & Marketing Manager

17-18) DCI Group

• Account Exec, Strategic Alliances
• Account Exec, Research

19) Dept. of Defense/Defense Media Activity – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$99k – job ID: DMA-15-1391044-B – Fort Meade, MD – apply by May 20

20) George Washington University – Senior Policy Analyst with the Center for Cyber & Homeland Security – apply by May 21

21) Hampton University – Director of Development – Hampton, Va.

22) Healthy Howard – Outreach & Data Coordinator – $42k-$47k – Columbia, MD – apply by May 29

23-31) Heritage Foundation

• Social Media Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Policy Analyst, Africa and the Middle East
• Associate Editor for the Daily Signal
• Major Gift Operations Specialist
• Stewardship Specialist
• Assistant Director, Digital Products
• Assistant Regional Manager for Major Gift Planning for Northern California – and for Southern California – based in-region
• Multimedia Coordinator – temporary position

32-33) Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University

• Communications Assistant (pdf)
• FACT Research Intern (pdf) – apply by May 22

34) International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association – Communications Assistant – $40k-$50k

35-36) Jewish Social Service Agency

• Chief Development & External Affairs Officer
• Director of Marketing

37) Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America – Social Media Manager

38) Mystery employer – Senior Executive Assistant – public policy experience desired – search managed by the Office Team

39) Mystery public affairs & communications firm – Media Relations/Research Assistant

40-44) National Restaurant Association

• Coordinator, Communications & Media
• Manager, Advocacy Development & Grassroots
• Manager, Political Fundraising
• Labor & Workforce Policy Director
• Editorial Intern

45-46) Natural Resources Defense Council

• Communications Director, Action Fund
• Legislative Advocate & Director of Advocacy supporting their Environmental Entrepreneurs affiliate

47) Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein – Interns

48-49) POLITICO

• Assistant Editor for The Agenda
• Energy & Transportation Editor for POLITICO PRO

50) ProQuest – Congressional Content Editor

51-52) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Director of Advancement supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education & Access – apply by May 26
• Assistant Director, Foundation Relations – apply by June 5

53) VT Systems – Senior Associate, Corporate Communications

54) … and finally: if your Sundays already revolve around the highs & lows of the Washington Redskins, you might as well consider this Gameday PR Intern post w/ the team – you must be in position to earn college credit to qualify.

Light Haul

HR grandees around town must be headed to the beach early, judging from this thinner-than-usual set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art – Gift Operations Coordinator – $20-$24/hr – San Francisco, CA – May 18

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

• Philanthropy Coordinator – Morgantown, WV preferred – May 18
• Georgia Outreach Administrator – Atlanta, GA – May 18
• Development Manager, Principal Gifts Events – May 22
• Development Resources & Information Specialist – May 22
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – location flexible in NY – May 22

CSX Corp. – Resident Vice President – broad public affairs portfolio – Richmond, Va. – May 20

U.S. Sentencing Commission – Director, Office of Legislative & Public Affairs – $172k-$177k – job ID: #15-08 – May 20

Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Communications Manager supporting the DoD Africa Center – $90k-$118k – job ID: D-NDU-1391951-15 – May 21  

Friends Committee on National Legislation – Grants Writer – contract/part-time – May 22

Food & Drug Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $126k-$158k – job ID: FDA-OC-DE- 15-1400206GK – May 22

George Washington University – Program Assistant supporting the Program on New Approaches to Research & Security in Eurasia – $15-$19/hr – May 22

Open Society Foundations

• Program Assistant – Middle East, Burma, & international governance focus – May 22
• Research Assistant, Eurasia Program – May 22

United Way – Vice President, Corporate Relations – May 22

This Sunday's Parts Unknown takes Tony to wild & remote Madagascar, with the guy who made Requiem for a Dream* by his side. 



* and Pi, The Wrestler, Black Swan, and more

We're Deflated, but Joel Ward Makes Us Feel a Little Better

A fun season comes to an end for the Capitals in another tight & deflating defeat.  We'd just like to share a little perspective from one of our favorite players, Joel Ward, via this terrific Post SportsBog wrap-up:

As he walked toward the exit of the empty room, Ward was asked how players can deal with being so close to the top of this latest hill, before everything started rolling down again.

“We don’t have much of a choice, do we?” he said. “You just do it. That’s just sports, I think.

Neighborworks America seeks Director, Public Relations (Operations) with at least 7 years' professional experience in online media, business unit strategy planning and budget management, including work creating and implementing policies, procedures, and standards for print and digital media – see also main career page.

AMR Management Services seeks Director of Government Relations (scroll down) to support their National Association of State Chief Information Officers client – 5+ years’ experience in public policy/administration, government affairs/advocacy, information technology, law, economics or a related field, is desired.

The International Council of Shopping Centers is searching for an Alliance Program Administrator with at least three years of relevant experience, with a preference for candidates with background working in the public sector at local level or in public administration – $50k-$60k

Child Trends, a Bethesda-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children, seeks Senior Writer & Editor – successful candidate will provide editorial direction & writing/editing services to ensure that Child Trends produces high-quality content for a broad range of reports, research briefs, proposals, fact sheets, and other materials – see also main career page.

Service Nation seeks Director of Grassroots Movement Building who knows what it takes to win in politics, especially through grassroots organizing – DC location preferred, but New York, Philadelphia or Boston candidates will be considered.

The National Democratic Institute is still in search mode for a Summer Intern/Project Assistant sought to support the NDItech program that works around the globe with political experts to design and support technology-enabled programs to build more responsive governments.

This Senior Associate, Initiative on Financial Security post appears to be the latest opportunity with the Aspen Institute – seeking candidates with at least 3 years of experience in the financial, government or public policy arena, preferably focusing on economics, financial services, or tax issues.

Chemical Education Foundation – Program & Outreach Assistant – deemed entry-level, but 1-2 years of experience a plus – background interest in science and/or experience with graphic design programs and html also desired.

Competitive Enterprise Institute – Government Relations Manager (pdf) – your 7-10 years of government relations experience should demonstrate a basic understanding of CEI’s core issue areas including: energy, environment, finance, labor, technology, food and drug safety,7 general regulatory reform

The City of Rockville has just put the call out for a part-time Reporter/Videographer to write/shoot news stories, feature stories, PSAs & promos, interviews, and other video programming – $19-$31/hr

Here’s a not-so-fresh (posted 4/10) Director of Communications opportunity with the Ford Foundation that we just stumbled upon – New York

New since a couple weeks back at Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Digital Communications Specialist supporting the Peabody Institute
• Assistant Director, Regional Communities – under the Office of Alumni Relations
• Senior Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences

A self-described boutique integrated PR and marketing firm focused on high-growth technology companies seeks Public Relations Account Executive – Reston/Herndon/Dulles area – search managed by Creative Circle

National Governors Association

• Division Director, Homeland Security & Public Safety
• Program Assistant, Environment/Energy & Transportation

Open Society Foundations

• Program Assistant – provides programmatic and administrative support to two senior policy analysts working on issues related to the Middle East, Burma, & international governance – apply by May 22
• Research Assistant, Eurasia Program – apply by May 22

Rockefeller Foundation – Engagement Officer – internal/grantee communications focus – New York

International development group SNV seeks contract-status Communications Consultant to implement targeted communications and outreach strategies, strengthen their web and social media presence, and support the Executive Director on various project – apply by May 31

Society for Women’s Health Research – Health Policy Analyst – 3-5 years experience in government relations or policy desired, preferably on health related issues,

Women for Women International – Development Associate – at least 1-2 years admin experience in a fast-paced office environment desired

Here’s a super-fresh Director of Corporate Communications post with the rocketeers and aerospace/ defense stalwarts at Orbital ATK – minimum of 8-10 years of communications experience required, which could include work in journalism, marketing & communications, public relations and branding/advertising.

Transdev, a continent-spanning operator of bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services, seeks Communications Manager with 5-6 years of experience in a role focused on engaging, succinct business writing and media relations.

Amtrak is in the market to add a Communications Lead with 5-7 years' experience; public affairs experience in the military or government and/or background in transportation, passenger rail/transit or the service sector are pluses.

Netflix – Manager, Global Consumer Media Relations – 6-8 years experience desired; backgrounds including work in fast-paced entertainment or retail brand, silicon-valley, journalism or political campaign environments particularly valued – Los Gatos, CA

American University – Staff Assistant supporting the Women & the Law Program – part-time/temporary – $15-$19/hr – apply by June 1

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Policy Associate, Public Safety Performance Project
• Officer, Electronic Monitoring/Public Safety Performance Project
• Digital Associate
• Senior Associate supporting the Philadelphia Research Initiative – Philadelphia, PA

… and finally: folks with some weekend availability from May through October can add $8-$11/hr to their wallets as a Community/Special Events Leader with the City of Rockville – the Wine & Music Festival sounds like a highlight – apply by May 22

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