DC Public Affairs + Communications Jobs: Big Wednesday

Here's a pretty good-sized mid-week set to turbocharge your job search – happy hunting!

Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, part of the School of Public Policy’s Health Policy Institute, is seeking a Communications and Social Media Manager with at least seven years of experience (or Master’s degree w/ five years of experience) in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, public policy or related field, as well as strong writing & social media skills.

The Better Medicare Alliance is currently in search mode for all of these:

American Association for Homecare – Communications Coordinator – your year-plus professional communications experience should demonstrate ability to frame complicated issues in simple and relatable messaging, high-level editing and proofreading skills, and understanding of or experience with basic principles of professional social media management – apply by June 18

The United States Fashion Industry Association seeks Marketing & Database Coordinator with 1-3 years experience in marketing, sales, event planning, a trade association or advocacy organization, or similar office environment – apply by July 9

The American Occupational Therapy Association seeks Manager of Coding & Payment Policy with 3-5 years of related experience; advanced degree in law, health policy, public or health administration preferred but not required.

A top independent food & beverage PR firm seeks Senior Vice President, Public Affairs with extensive communications & public policy experience, especially in the specifically in the food, beverage, health & agriculture sectors – search managed by Bloom, Gross & Associates

Towers Watson – Public Relations Coordinator – minimum 4 years working in a PR or marketing communications role required; professional services setting a plus [update: per this helpful comment, we see that this link/opportunity is no longer operable/available]

Capitol Hill

Tennessee Republican – Legislative Assistant
Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) – Field Representative/Caseworker – San Diego, CA

DC Primary Care Association – Director of Development & Communications – your 7-10 years of senior level experience should demonstrate proven performance in growing the funding base of an organization and managing communications operations successfully – search managed by Nonprofit HR

Virginia Dept. of Transportation – Communications Manager – $57k-$80k – successful candidate will have experience in managing day-to-day operations of news & information for internal & external audiences, creating presentations, and writing speeches/talking points – Richmond, Va. – apply by June 15

And, while we’re on the subject of Richmond-based opportunities, please note this Strategic Communications Manager (pdf) post with the ACLU of Virginia – apply by July 1

Breast Cancer Alliance

Population Services International – Senior Manager, HR Operations – 8+ years of experience in human resources, business administration, or related field desired; bonus points given if you have familiarity with enterprise-wide HRIS systems, like Lawson – search managed by ReWork – priority given to those who apply by June 18 (we're told to discount the June 17 primary deadline noted in the link).

We have it on good authority that the Alliance to Save Energy is still actively seeking candidates for this Digital Technical Manager post requiring a wide range of technical skills and strong understanding & expertise in web content, usability and architecture.

Discovery Communications

Here’s a fresh Senior Communications Specialist opportunity with the Association of American Medical Colleges – 3-5 years experience in web content management, marketing, public relations, or other related communication field is desired.

NextWave Advocacy has assorted part-time, flex-schedule home-based outreach & writing opportunities available paying between $12-$15/hr, as well as an office-tethered Mail Production Support post paying $13/hr

Union of Concerned Scientists

Development Associate – $37k – Cambridge, MA – apply by June 14
California & Western States Outreach Coordinator – $50k – Oakland, CA – apply by June 15

The Trust for Public Land seeks Government Affairs/Conservation Finance Director to develop & conduct community outreach & technical assistance to foster new sources of public funding for parks & land conservation through ballot measures & legislative action – DC, New York, Philadelphia or Morristown, NJ

U.S. Agency for International Development – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Office of HIV/AIDS – $107k-$139k – apply by June 12

More schedule flexibility is available during the legislative interim (May-December), particularly in the spring and summer months – that should sound pretty good right now as you consider this Policy Analyst post with the Maryland General Assembly – $50k – Annapolis, MD – apply by June 17

Recent opportunities from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee:

Deputy Director, Progressive Engagement
National Field Organizer – frequent travel to college campuses required
Grassroots Assistant

C-SPAN – Media Relations Specialist – 12 week temporary assignment, starting in early July

U.S. Green Building Council – Advocacy & Policy Project Manager – top-notch writing skills sought, demonstrating your ability to articulate clearly & develop persuasive arguments tailored to the target audience

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Deputy Assistant Director, Public & Governmental Affairs – $121k-$183k – apply by June 11

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.