Coasting, Until it Was Nerve-Wracking

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

As you might guess, we're still cheerful on account of Friday & Saturday Caps wins, and yesterday's coasting-until-it-was-nerve-wracking affair at FedEx Field.  And, if you care not-a-whit about any of that, there's always previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The National Women’s Business Council seeks a Director of Research to develop and execute and a compelling and forward-thinking research agenda – 5+ years of relevant experience required

Education Week is actively seeking a Live & Virtual Events Intern  – $10/hr – social media writing skills & knowledge of K-12 education particularly valued

BASF – Government Affairs Associate/PAC Coordinator – PAC & campaign fundraising experience a must

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce – Director or Senior Manager, Government Relations – at least 3 years of lobbying or PAC management work desired

Small Business Majority (scroll to find)

• Media Relations Manager
• Grant/Proposal Writer – DC or Sausalito, CA

Here’s a fresh Senior Corporate Communications Specialist opportunity with the Children's National Medical Center – at least 5-8 years experience in communications preferred

DC Public Schools – Communications Coordinator – $62k-$68k – two to four years of related work experience required; previous exposure to or experience in schools or the education sector preferred.

Bipartisan Policy Center

• Media Relations Coordinator
• Content & Branding Manager

U.S. Army – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction – $76k-$99k – Top Secret clearance required – apply by Dec. 9

Cherokee Nation Businesses – Media Relations Associate (search IT network support job category) – seeking candidates at least 2-5 years' experience in journalism, social media, and public and global health issues

Alzheimer’s Association – Director, Public Policy Media Engagement – 8-10 years of progressive media & PR experience required

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Associate, Museum of Natural History – apply by Dec. 15
• Major Gifts Officer, National Portrait Gallery – apply by Dec. 18
• Advancement Associate – apply by Dec. 18

Vector Technical Resources – Strategic Communications Associate (scroll to find) – graphic design skills and knowledge of MS Visio, Publisher & Adobe Illustrator will help your cause

The Center for Community Change would like to have a Director of Institutional Advancement on board by Feb. 2016 – significant experience leading teams and raising money from foundation and/or individuals desired

Unnamed anti-trafficking organization seeks Media Associate with 2-4 years of communications, PR, digital media, or comparable job experience

Recent opportunities with Fleishman Hillard:

• Creative Producer/Video Editor – contract/consultant basis
• Junior Designer – contract/consultant basis
• Diversity Fellowship – 6 & 12-month terms – June 2016 start date

The research and policy program of a large DC-based nonprofit is looking for a dynamic, seasoned Admin Professional to support the team – $45k-$52k – search managed by Randstad

National Institute of Standards &Technology – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – apply by Dec. 7

Washington Parks & People – Development Associate – non-violent listening & communications skills desired here, and are probably a good idea everywhere, now that we think about it.

The National Community Reinvestment Corporation seeks a Regional Organizer to recruit and retain partner organizations & other members of NCRC which serve communities – apply by Dec. 31

American Public Health Association – Internships – unpaid posts

Repeat When Necessary

We're name-checking this Dave Edmunds album, featuring an Elvis Costello-penned leadoff track, for today's reissue of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  So there.

Center for Civilians in Conflict – Senior Advocate – Nov. 30

NASA – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $52k-$99k – Nov. 30

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners – Web & Social Media Manager – Nov. 30 

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) – Legislative Director – Nov. 30

University of Maryland

• Assistant Director of Communications supporting the Clark School of Engineering – Nov. 30
• Chief Development Officer, Shady Grove Campus – Dec. 2

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

• Policy Innovation Advisor – Arlington, Va. or London, UK – Nov. 30
• Director of Development – Boston, MA – Nov. 30
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – New Haven, CT – Nov. 30
• Associate Director of Gift Planning – flexible within IL, IN, IA, MO, OH or OK – Nov. 30
• Policy & Communications Advisor – Albany, NY – Dec. 2
• Donor Engagement Coordinator – Dublin, OH – Dec. 2
• Director of Individual Giving – Chicago, IL – Dec. 4
• Advocacy Systems Associate – Dec. 5

Georgetown University – Marketing & Sales Director supporting the GU Press – Dec. 1 

George Mason University

• Assistant Director, Athletic Communications – $37k-$45k – Dec. 1
• Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts, College of Humanities & Social Science – Dec. 2

Council of State Governments – Program Associate, Justice Reinvestment – New York or Seattle, WA – Dec. 2

Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $90k-$118k – Dec. 2

New America – Constituent & Media Relations Assistant – Dec. 2

U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $126k-$158k – Dec. 2

British Embassy – Science & Innovation Policy Adviser supporting UK Science & Innovation Network – $58k – Dec. 3

Fairfax County Police Dept. – Director, Public Affairs Bureau – $71k-$118k – Dec. 4

House of Representatives/Office of the CAO – Director, Photography – Dec. 4

Millennium Challenge Corporation – International Communications Officer – $83k-$140k – Dec. 4

Virginia Dept. of Taxation – Director, Communications & Public Relations – to $105k – Richmond, Va. – Dec. 4 

Rainforest Trust – Public Relations Manager – Warrenton, Va. – Dec. 6

For those of you who made it all the way to the end, we're even bigger fans of that album's Crawling from the Wreckage.

Here You Go

We hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, and we'll be back next with our usual Sunday re-cap of jobs closing in the upcoming week.  Be great and be safe!

We’ll start with this freshly-arrived Communications Associate (pdf) with the Center for the Study of Social Policy suited to individuals with a strong interest in social policy advancements such as creating pathways out of poverty, reforming child welfare systems and revitalizing neighborhoods.

World Resources Institute – Communications Intern – Jan.-June term – paid position – familiarity with international cultures and foreign language skills preferable

Economic Innovation Group – full-time Communications Intern and Research Policy Intern posts available for early-Jan. to early-June term – $600/wk – strong writing skills a must for both positions

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – apply today, Nov. 25

American University

• Senior Public Relations Manager supporting the School of Public Affairs and the School of International Service
• Alumni Relations Communications Coordinator – $21-$23/hr – we  noted this with an incorrect link a short while back
• Assistant Dean of Development, School of Business – search managed by Lambert & Associates
• Chief Development Officer, School of International Service – search managed by Lambert & Associates

Brookings Institution

• Digital Media Coordinator
• Senior Research Associate, Global Economy & Development
• Communications Manager – Doha, Qatar

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) – Legislative Director – apply by Nov. 30
• Office of the CAO – Director, Photography – apply by Dec. 4
• Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) – Intern
• Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) – Intern
• Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) – Intern
• Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) – Intern
• Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) – Intern
• Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Guy Bilrakis (R-FL) – Intern
• Minnesota Democrat – Intern

Georgetown University – Communications Specialist – $41k – experience with content management and graphic design software applications a plus

Millennium Challenge Corporation – International Communications Officer – $83k-$140k – apply by Dec. 4

NASA

• Deputy Assoc Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs – $121k-$178k – apply by Nov. 27
• Legislative Affairs Specialist – $52k-$99k – apply by Nov. 30

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

• Advocacy Systems Associate – apply by Dec. 5
• Content Strategist – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Dec. 21
• Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 17
• Marketing Intern – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 14

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Associate, State Policy/Reforming States' Public Sector Retirement Systems
• Officer, State Policy/Reforming States' Public Sector Retirement Systems
• Senior Associate, Board Services – Philadelphia, PA

Pew Research Center – Research Analyst, Religion/International Surveys – proven experience with quantitative analysis and facility with SPSS and Excel required; knowledge of Stata, R or other statistical software packages a plus

University of Virginia – Assistant Director of Advancement for Engagement supporting the School of Engineering – $40k-$45k – seeking candidates with at least 2 years' experience in event planning, communications, fundraising, and/or alumni and volunteer engagement – Charlottesville, Va.

Foundation, Alliance, Daughters & Trust

Just-the-jobs style today.

1) The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities seeks Digital Marketing Manager with experience in digital marketing, web management & using web content management software, along with a commitment to Christian higher-education – apply by Dec. 7

2) Heads up – we’ve just noticed that this Chief Communications Officer opportunity with the Jack Kent Cook Foundation, originally noted in late-August, was re-posted in mid-October.

3) The Hatcher Group – Senior Associate, Digital Strategies – 2-5 years experience in digital strategy & social media strategy development required; facility with applications such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, WordPress, Cision or Vocus also desired.

4-9) We have it on good authority that the National Association of County and City Health Officials is actively seeking candidates for a variety of analyst positions:

• Program Analyst, Assessment and Planning – $51k-$54k
• Senior Program Analyst, Infectious Disease – $62k-$65k
• Senior Program Analyst, Informatics – $72k-$75k
• Lead Program Analyst, HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis – $77k-$81k
• Lead Program analyst, ePublic Health – $87k-$90k
• Senior Program Assistant, Infectious Disease – $43k-$45k

10) The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health seeks a Senior Public Affairs Associate with at least 2 years of experience in public affairs and communications, including a blend of advocacy and media relations work; Spanish language skills also a must – DC or New York

11) Animal Agricultural Alliance – Internships (scroll down just a little to find)

12) British Embassy – Support Officer, Research Councils – $44k – apply by Dec. 10

13) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Virginia Climate Organizing Intern (Richmond, Va.) and Maryland Climate Organizing Intern (Takoma Park or Baltimore, MD) – apply by Dec. 18

14-16) Conservation International

• Senior Director, Special Events – development/fundraising focused
• Executive Assistant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
• Intern, Foundation Relations

17) Credit Union National Association – Associate Manager, Councils & Website Engagement – Madison, WI

18-19) Daughters of the American Revolution (scroll to find)

• Publications Coordinator
• Documents Specialist

20-21) Edelman PR

• Digital Analytics/Paid Media Assistant
• Intern, Primary Research and Intern, Secondary Research

22-25) Emily’s List

• Campaign Finance Advisor (pdf)
• Coordinator (pdf) supporting WOMEN VOTE!
• Deputy Digital Director
• Interns

26-28) Gawker Media – New York

• Senior Editor
• Deputy Editor
• Political Reporter

29-30) German Marshall Fund

• Director, Communications
• Communications Intern and Asia Program Intern

31) National Academies of Medicine – Communications Associate

32-33) National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Associate Manager of Membership Fundraising & Cultivation
• Manager of Digital Fundraising

34) Paralyzed Veterans of America – Director of Communications & External Affairs (scroll to find) – apply by Jan. 15

35-38) SOS Children’s Villages

• Director, Corporate Partnerships
• Major Gift Officer
• Manager, Direct Mail
• Interns

39-40) Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Va.

• Marketing & Communications Manager, School of Engineering – $45k-$55k
• Chief Development Officer, School of Engineering

High hopes, dashed yet again.

We should have known better than to be excited about this.  Oh well.

On a more cheerful note, enjoy the jobs and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Ogilvy PR – Executive Vice President & Group Director, Public Affairs (search DC location or req ID 3798BR) –background MUST include a mix of senior level PR or Public Affairs agency experience AND experience on the Hill and/or with a Presidential administration.

We have it on good authority that the American Nurses Association is still looking for a PAC Director with thorough knowledge of PAC management and FEC regulations, as well as experience developing & implementing both on & offline fundraising strategies, including events.

Opportunities with the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, a research and grant-making organization that engages with academics and policymakers to better understand and address the effects of economic inequality (scroll to find)

• Academic Relations Manager
• Grants & Finance Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Policy Analyst, Tax & Public Finance
• Special Assistant, Policy + Academic Programs

The Samueli Institute, advocate for the science of healing and  related wellness/self-care practices, seeks Communications Specialist with 3-5 years of related experience, including some facility with multi-media tools.

Third Sector Capital Partners, Inc., a non-profit advisory firm whose mission is to accelerate America’s transition to a performance-driven social sector, has Analyst and Associate posts available in Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA – searches managed by ReWork – apply by Dec. 8 

Center for Civilians in Conflict – Senior Advocate – focus on drone & CT (counter-terrorism, we’re guessing) policy – 7-10 years relevant experience required in government, military, think tank, or NGO space – apply by Nov. 30

Society of American Foresters – Communications Manager – at least three years of professional experience in communications or public relations desired.

National Public Radio

• Deputy Senior Supervising Editor, Science &Food/Science Desk
• Associate Producer, Weekends – part-time

American Cancer Society Action Network – Advocacy Intern – Spring 2016 – Baltimore, MD

Center for Reproductive Rights – Law Student Intern, U.S. Federal Policy – early June to mid-Aug. 2016 – rising 3L preferred

Pfizer – Director, U.S. Government Relations/International Policy (search DC location or use job ID 1023257) – min.  10-15 years’ advocacy experience in U.S. government relations required, including background in international biopharma industry.

United Nations Foundation

• Coordinator, Global Health – apply by Nov. 24
• Grassroots Associate supporting the Shot@Life campaign – apply by Nov. 27
• Grants Management Associate – temporary post – apply by Dec. 9

Earthjustice – Policy & Legislation Intern – Spring 2016 – apply by Dec. 1

George Washington University – Web Content Specialist – temporary, four week term – Drupal experience desired

Cancer Support Community (scroll to find)

• Coordinator, Development
• Coordinator, Affiliate Relations

Ketchum – Senior Manager, Research & Measurement – 8+ years of research experience required; advanced degree in a relevant field desired but not necessary – DC or Chicago, IL

Current opportunities with Horton’s Kids, a DC community-based nonprofit that seeking disrupt poverty by empowering children to graduate from high school ready for college, career & life, include Director of Development and Government and Corporate Relations Manager

Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $90k-$118k – apply by Dec. 2

Committee for Economic Development

• Director of External Relations
• External Relations Associate

South Asian Americans Leading Together – Development & Communications Manager – $60k-$65k – minimum of 3-5 years of experience in resource development, philanthropy, or communications desired – apply by Jan 20

IT Concepts Inc. – Communication & Marketing Specialist – 7 years of experience required in writing, editing, or communications role desired

National Guard Association of the U.S. – Admin Receptionist – $14-$16/hr – 2 years admin experience desired – apply by Nov. 25

Re-hashed

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

British Embassy – Project Coordinator supporting the British Council USA – $39k – Nov. 23

Salvation Army – Social Media & Online Giving Coordinator – $51k-$63k – Nov. 23

Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications supporting the National Museum of the American Indian – $107k-$139k – Nov. 23

University of Maryland

• Graphic Designer – $40k-$50k – Nov. 23
• Sustainability & Communications Coordinator – low to mid $50k – Nov. 25

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

• Associate Director of Communications – London, UK – Nov. 23
• Operations Assistant, Global Water – Nov. 24
• Donor Relations Coordinator – Chicago, IL – Nov. 25
• Philanthropy Writer – Sacramento, Chico, San Diego, Ventura, or Los Angeles, CA – Nov. 28

American Airlines/U.S. Airways – Government Relations Admin Assistant – Nov. 24

Dept. of Defense – Associate Director for External Affairs – $121k-$183k – Nov. 24

Virginia Retirement System – Senior Editor, Public Relations & Communications – $45k-$58k – Richmond, Va. – Nov. 24

Shell – Senior Manager, International Government Relations – Nov. 25 

United Nations Foundation – Global Advocacy, Rights & Youth Director supporting the Family Planning 2020 partnership – Nov. 25

Council of State Governments – Policy Analyst, Justice Reinvestment – New York or Seattle, WA – Nov. 27 

Treasury Dept. – Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs – $107k-$158k – Nov. 27

You (or some of you, at least) are 80% there!

Hello Friday!  You're 80% through the standard office-lifestyle work week; we hope the remaining portion goes smoothly for you all (and us, too.)

Humanim, a Baltimore-based workforce development & human services non-profit, seeks Communications Specialist (scroll to find) with 2-5 years of relevant experience and/or training that demonstrate excellent writing skills, publications management, and social media expertise

The Center for the Study of Social Policy is currently seeking a Senior Associate (pdf) to join their Young Children and their Families Team, and lead CSSP’s new body of work on preventing and mitigating the effects of toxic stress on very young children and their families.

Centrist Democratic think tank Third Way is actively seeking candidates for:

• Marketing Manager
• Design & Production Coordinator
• Communications Intern (scroll to find) – Spring 2016 – we’re told this is a paid position, with two slots available

Pew Research Center – Senior Researcher, Religion/International Surveys – 5+ years of professional applied research experience is required at the Senior Researcher level; applicants with less research experience in the area of religion & international surveys may be considered at Research Associate level.

Advocacy & lobbying organization with a focus on international affairs – these are temporary opportunities in support of an upcoming conference, running through March, 2016 – searches managed by our friends at Brainstorm Creative Resources:

• Associate Media Producer / Project Manager – $35-$45/hr
• Assistant Traffic Manager/Design – deemed entry level marketing position – $30-$50/hr
• Event Programming Strategist/Coordinator – $25-$45/hrProduction Assistant, Live Events – $25-$40/hr
• Associate Project Manager, Interactive Services – $25-40/hr

(Expertise with email, direct mail & social media) + (experience leading social & digital advertising campaigns) + (in-depth marketing and communications experience, preferably in an association and/or non-profit environment) = you, as Director of Marketing & Communications for the Mathematical Association of America.

Heritage Foundation – Video Production Manager – 5 years of shooting, editing, and producing videos for broadcast and/or posting online desired, along with knowledge of the newsroom & the workings of the Hill and/or think tanks

Georgetown University

• Career Services Assistant Director, Biomedical Graduate Education – seeking candidates with min. of 2-4 years of career & alumni services administration experience; pre-health advising background preferred
• State Health Policy Analyst supporting the Center for Children and Families
• Marketing & Sales Director supporting the Georgetown University Press – apply by Dec. 1

New America – Constituent & Media Relations Assistant – knowledge of CRM applications and data integrity principles and practices preferred – apply by Dec. 2

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

• Advocacy Systems Associate – experience w/ Aristotle 360 System desired – apply by Dec. 5
• Donor Relations Coordinator – Chicago, IL – apply by Nov. 25
• Donor Engagement Coordinator – Dublin, OH – apply by Dec. 2
• Director of Individual Giving – Chicago, IL – apply by Dec. 4
• Philanthropy Coordinator – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 13
• Events Coordinator – part-time – Brunswick, ME – apply by Dec. 16
• Wyoming State Director – Lander, WY – apply by Jan. 4

Living Social – Director of PR & Communications –  8+ years experience in communications and PR required; some agency experience preferred; prior in-house experience a plus

American University

• Development Assistant, Business School – $17-$24/hr
• Staff Assistant supporting the Women & Politics Institute –part-time – $18-$20/hr
• Broadcast Technician, WAMU 88.5 FM – part-time

British Embassy – Science & Innovation Policy Adviser supporting the UK Science & Innovation Network – $58k – seeking CVs with showing at least 6- 8 years experience in a science, innovation or a related field, from an academic, government or corporate background – apply by Dec. 3 

SEIU

• State & Locals Campaign Coordinator
• Senior Digital Coordinator – despite mid-Aug. posting date noted, we’re told SEIU is still seeking candidates for this position
• Law Program Intern/Externs – $22/hr – open to current law students only

… and finally: at one time or another, everyone’s had a day where they feel like they work with a bunch of clowns … but you can make that boast every day as Senior Editor/Proofreader for Feld Entertainment, the folks behind the Greatest Show on Earth and other high-energy live extravaganzas – Palmetto, FL

Best wishes for chill or super-charged (or something in between) weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

We're Calling It: @Bharper3407 = NL MVP

It's not exactly a bold or unique prediction, but we'd be surprised (and miffed, to say the least) if Bryce Harper doesn't collect NL MVP hardware today.  Congrats in advance, Bryce!

It's a work-in-progress effort on this just-the-jobs Thursday, so check back for more.

1) The University of Maryland is looking for an Assistant Director of Communications to support the Clark School of Engineering – 5-7 years of professional experience in communications & PR will merit you consideration – apply by Nov. 30

2) McBee Strategic Consulting is looking for motivated, hard-working Communications Intern candidates for the Winter 2016 term – paid position – media relations & digital communications experience a plus – apply by Nov. 30

3) America Abroad Media – Development Associate

4-7) Johns Hopkins Medicine – Baltimore, MD, except as otherwise noted:

• Senior Director, Strategic Communications
• Senior Communications Specialist, International
• Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at Howard County General Hospital – Columbia, MD
• Manager, Strategic Web Services

8-11) Mercatus Center at George Mason U.

• Digital Marketing Manager for Marginal Revolution University
• Video Producer
• Event Manager and Event Associate
• Development Intern

12-13) MWW Group – New York

• Account Exec – food, beverage & lifestyle focus
• Associate Account Exec – consumer lifestyle marketing focus

14) Save the Children – Associate Director, Advocacy Mobilization Training

15) Unnamed quickly growing DC PR firm – Digital Media Director

16) American Airlines/U.S. Airways – Government Relations Admin Assistant – apply by Nov. 24

17) American Society of Clinical Oncology – Health Policy Communications Specialist

18) Blackboard – Senior Director, Communications & Media Relations

19) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant, Foreign Policy – low $40k

20) Lockheed Martin – Media Communications Representative

– more to come –

For Once, It's OK to be Throwing Shade

National Association of Manufacturers – Senior Coordinator, External Relations – previous admin support position on Capitol Hill and/or campaign experience preferable

The Herald Group is in search mode for highly-motivated Public Affairs Associate/Senior Associate candidates with 1-3 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association or as a Congressional press secretary; health care-related experience strongly preferred.

Our shade-throwing (in a good way!) and city-greening friends at Casey Trees have passed along fresh Communications & Events Intern (pdf) and Communications & Development Intern (pdf) posts that get started in January – $12/hr

National League of Cities (scroll to find)

• Principal Associate, Technology & Communication
• Program Director, Federal Advocacy
• Intern, Housing Policy – $10-$12/hr

National Association of Letter Carriers – Writer/Legislative Communications Specialist – we think it’s cool that they require you to send your CV in using the U.S. Mail

Alaska Wilderness League (scroll to find)

• Development Coordinator
• Alaska State Director – Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK
• Communications Intern and Government Affairs Intern

Mystery downtown PR firm – Associate – 2-4 years of communications, public relations, digital media or comparable job experience desired. 

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

• Associate Director, Advocacy Global Health Advocacy Incubator
• Associate Director of International Communications, Global Health Advocacy Incubator – foreign language skills preferred

Transport Workers Union – Legislative Assistant – 3+ years of experience lobbying and/or working with or for the U.S. Congress required; knowledge of the labor movement highly desirable.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) – Intern
• Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) – Intern
• Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) – Intern
• Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) – Intern
• Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) – Intern
• Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) – Intern
• Rep. Sam Farr (D-GA) – Intern
• Rep. Brad Ashford (D-NE) – Intern opportunities available immediately and for Spring term; apply by Dec. 1 for latter
• Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) – Intern
• Rep. Scott Rigell (R-Va.) – Intern 
• Energy & Commerce Committee, Democratic Staff – Intern – starting ASAP

We don’t usually promote opportunities that are strictly in the sales space, but we’ll make an exception for intriguing Account Manager, Politics and Account Exec, Political opportunities with Twitter

American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Deputy Regional Political Director – a minimum three years’ experience in politics, community organizing, fundraising or a related field is required – Boston, MA 

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Assistant Director of Advancement/Major Gifts, Engineering School – $65k-$75k
• Senior Writer, Office of Advancement – $45k-$60k
• Executive Assistant to the Director & CEO of the Miller Center – $45k-$60k

… and finally, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions seek Senior Manager, Advocacy to join the probably fun-loving and definitely FUNWORLD-reading crew at their Old-Town based location (Hank’s is but a 5 block walk, and the original Hard Times even closer – fun!)

Tuesday

We are blocked for a clever title, or anything much else in the way of diversion today.  Some good jobs, though.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation promotes the ability to see, understand & value landscape architecture and its practitioners in the way many people have learned to do with buildings and their designers – your role in this undertaking would be as Research & Writing Associate – strong writing/content development skills required – landscape architecture, historic preservation, architectural history, or American studies background preferred.

Grant Thornton – Public Policy & Governmental Affairs Director (search DC location or job # 033164) – seeking candidates with at least five years policy development and advocacy experience in Congress or industry, with particular emphasis in tax, financial services & government transparency/efficiency issue areas.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – Government Affairs & Advocacy Specialist – experience on the Hill, on a political campaign, and/or with a non-profit patient advocacy organization is a plus

Biotechnology Industry Organization – Director, Federal Government Relations – will serve as lead Republican Senate lobbyist on health matters (aside from appropriations) and judiciary matters.

Here’s a very fresh Health Communications Specialist opportunity with Futrend Technology supporting a health communication and marketing activities designed to impact positive health outcomes of the U.S./Mexico border communities – expert level proficiency in Spanish a must

MSL Group – Public Affairs Intern – $10/hr – we’re not sure how the 8 am to 4:30 pm workday noted balances with the requirement that applicants be in junior or senior year of college

Cambridge Global Advisors – Legislative Research Analyst – contract status – At least ten years of DoD/intelligence-related legislative analysis and drafting experience desired, along with a Top Secret clearance

Patent & Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – apply by Nov. 20

Treasury Dept. – Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs – $107k-$158k – apply by Nov. 27

U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $126k-$158k – apply by Dec. 2

National League of Nursing – Development Specialist – broad range of fundraising duties & other responsibilities noted

New since our mid-Sept. check-in with the National Wildlife Federation:

• Social Media & Engagement Specialist
• Director, Gift Planning
• Director, Magazine Publishing
• Communications Manager supporting the Choose Clean Water Coalition – Annapolis, MD
• Climate & Energy Intern – $10/hr

Sports & Fitness Industry Association – Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications – min. of 6 years in advertising, marketing, or communications in ad agency, event planning company or association setting highly preferred – Intern posts also available

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Gift Planning & Campaign Manager – at least five years of experience demonstrating significant knowledge of donor relations, marketing & stewardship is required.

Audubon Society – Public Policy Intern – Spring 2016 term – apply by Dec. 1

Bloomberg News seeks a Tax Reporter to be responsible for coverage of tax-related spot news and reporting covering (but not limited to) congressional action, White House budgeting, the IRS, tax court, & independent tax think tanks.

Edelman PR

• Account Supervisor, Health
• Digital Intern, Financial Communications

Virginia Retirement System – Senior Editor, Public Relations & Communications – $45k-$58k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Nov. 24

Virginia Dept. of Taxation – Director, Communications & Public Relations – to $105k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Dec. 4 

PBS NewsHour is seeking a Digital Producer, Race Matters & Education who will serve as an integral member of the PBS NewsHour’s online team focusing on two critical growing vertical areas: Race Matters, an ongoing series about race in America, and education coverage that spans early education, K-12 and higher education.

Mystery leader in the healthcare space located in Baltimore, MD, is looking for a Communications Specialist with 3+ years of experience writing for digital channels including websites, social media & digital publications – search managed by Profiles

George Washington University – Development Assistant – supporting the GWU Museum & the Textile Museum

We noted this Associate Director of Communications & PR opportunity with the Shakespeare Theatre way back in June, and now we see it freshly referenced here, sporting a mid-$50k pay grade

Development Assistant post available at Georgetown’s lovely Hillwood Estate available to those of you with at least two years’ experience in non-profit development or membership, preferably in an art museum or public garden setting.

Recently-reprieved Sweet Briar College is ready to give you the chance to serve as Director, Marketing/Media & Communications at their lovely little slice of Blue Ridge academic life near Lynchburg, Va. – and yes, we'd love to roll down Route 29 for a party at the boathouse, thanks!

So, we're back to this sort of misery again.

We remain shocked, saddened and in deepest sympathy for the lovely people of France and those of you who know that country well.

We start your week with a short-ish just-the-jobs set.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.  

1) We know some super-sharp people at Crosby-Volmer International Communications; here’s your chance to join them at the Account Supervisor level

2) BBYO (as in B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) remains in search more for a Director of Marketing & Communications with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in the marketing and communications field including expertise with email, direct mail and social media communication strategies – can also search here.

3) National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners – Web & Social Media Manager – at least five years of web and social media communications experience, particularly in the context of non-profit advocacy, social media campaigns, and PR desired; energy and/or telecom industry background a plus – apply by Nov. 30

4) World Central Kitchen is a non profit founded by locally significant and internationally acclaimed culinary star José Andrés – you can support their work using food to empower communities and strengthen economies as Communications Intern (pdf) or Strategic Relations Intern (pdf) on a part-time basis for the Jan.-May 2106 term.

5-6) American Bar Association

• Program Assistant, Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence – $38k-$41k
• Marketing Program Assistant, Criminal Justice – $39k-$43k

7-9) Burson-Marsteller

• Manager, Public Affairs & Crisis
• Account Exec
• Assistant Project Manager for their Direct Impact affiliate

10) Cision – Public Relations Associate (scroll to find)

11) Dept. of Defense – Associate Director for External Affairs – $121k-$183k – apply by Nov. 24

12) Fairfax County Police Dept. – Director, Public Affairs Bureau – $71k-$118k – apply by Dec. 4

13) George Mason University – Assistant Director, Athletic Communications – $37k-$45k – apply by Dec. 1

14) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Manager, Health Policy (search DC location or keyword IRC24431)

15-16) Motion Picture Association of America (scroll to find)

• Director, Global Policy
• Global Policy Assistant

17) Mystery employer, Herndon-based – Web Publishing Specialist – temporary post – search managed by the BOSS Group

18) National Academies of Sciences – Web Communications Manager, Gulf Research Program

19) National Defense Industrial Association – PR & Communications Manager – apply by Dec. 17

20) National Public Radio – Assistant/Associate Producer/Editor, Political Unit – through Nov. 2016

21) Targeted Victory – Intern, Spring 2016 – $10/hr

22-23) Wall Street Journal

• Reporter, Homeland Security/Justice
• Director, Editorial Communications – New York

Yes, you read that right: Bill Murray

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

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) – Staff Assistant – Nov. 16

DC Dept. of Behavioral Health – Public Information Officer – $96k-$135k – first application screening Nov. 16

Federal Railroad Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – Nov. 16

State Dept. – supporting USAID press office:

• Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$82k – Nov. 16
• Public Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – Nov. 16

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by state location as noted)

• Director of Development – Boston, MA – Nov. 16
• Donor Relations Manager – Chicago, IL – Nov. 16
• Donor Relations Manager – Rochester, NY – Nov. 19

NASA – Public Affairs Specialist – $90k-$139k – Nov. 17

Howard County Community College – News & Media Relations Manager – $56k+ – Columbia, MD – Nov. 18

DC Office of the People's Counsel – Public Information Officer – $84k-$117k – Nov. 19

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Associate/Gift Processor, Freer & Sackler Galleries – Nov. 19
• Advancement Associate, Asian Pacific American Center – Nov. 19

Center for Inquiry – President – search managed by McCormack & Farrow – Nov. 20 

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Press Secretary – Nov. 20

George Mason University

• Development Specialist, College of Health & Human Services – Nov. 20
• Assistant Director of Development, College of Science – high $40k – Nov. 20

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Development Officer – Nov. 20

British Embassy – Senior Science and Innovation Policy Adviser & DC Head of Team for the UK Science and Innovation Network – $77k – Nov. 22

Bill Murray and Charleston, SC.  Do you need any other reasons to tune into this surely great edition of Parts Unknown?  9:00 pm (Eastern) this evening on CNN 

Yes, It's Been That Kind of Week for Us

More to come .... maaaaaaybe.  Maybe not.  [edit - yes, there is new stuff, everything below the Heritage Foundation post] In any event, best wishes and good luck for keeping your paraskevidekatriaphobia in check today.

Scott Circle Communications – Associate – focus on generating coverage for local clients & events – seeking highly-organized candidates with 1-3 years PR experience including success in getting stories placed.

Here are 12 Internship opportunities from our friends at the Institute for the Study of War including specializations in press/media & government affairs, communications & digital Arts, and editing and communications, along with research-oriented slots for some of the hottest conflict zones around – start date is early January

The Clyde Group has passed along three currently-available Senior Associate (scroll down or use menu at top right to find careers section) opportunities of the general (SA), education-focused (SA/E) and financial services (SA/F) varieties – 2-3 years PR/communications experience desired.

American University

• Alumni Relations Communications Coordinator – $21-$23/hr – we’re told AU is still seeking candidates with strong social media & writing skills for this post
• Director of the International Affairs Research Institute
• Resource Coordinator supporting the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project

Johns Hopkins University is actively seeking CVs for this Communications Specialist opportunity supporting the Bloomberg School of Public Health – $40k-$55k – at least 2 years of marketing, communications or PR agency work experience desired – Baltimore, MD

Pew Research Center

• Research Assistant, Internet/Science & Technology
• Research Associate, Social & Demographic Trends

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Officer, U.S. Public Lands
• Coordinator, Board Services – Philadelphia, PA

Heritage Foundation – Research Assistant, Center for Principles & Politics – strong writing skills and understanding of American political thought & tenets of conservatism desired.

Association Management Group – State Government Relations Manager (scroll to bottom) supporting the Emergency Department Practice Management Association – other admin, event & membership support posts also noted

Food & Water Watch

• Digital Content Coordinator
• Field Communications Officer – DC, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, or Chicago
• Communications Manager, Western Region – Oakland, Los Angeles, Portland or Denver

Heretofore-unknown-to-us Headlines & Global News (HNGN.com) seeks mid-level and senior-level Writer/Editors to cover politics and 2016 Presidential campaign – DC or New York

Booz Allen Hamilton – Senior PR/Communications Specialist – Secret clearance (or clearability, perhaps) is required

Mystery employer, Arlington-based – Web Content/Support Assistant – $18/hr –experience with Drupal CMS preferred – strong likelihood employer is this group – search managed by the Midtown Group

American Financial Services Association – Website & Social Media Manager – seeking candidates with relevant web/social media skill sets and 2-3 years’ experience working for a Washington-based PR firm, trade association, or similar entity.

Best Buy – Senior Manager, Government Affairs – seeking candidates with 10 or more years of direct experience either in corporate government affairs, trade association, or government position – native ability to get a new HDTV properly set-up & calibrated probably wouldn’t hurt. 

Mystery employer – Digital Communications Administration Specialist – contract-to-hire status – $18-$20/hr – search managed by SPARKS HR

And with that, best wishes for a safe & stress-minimized weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

– more to come, perhaps OK, all done –

39 on Thursday

Just-the-jobs style, as usual.

1) American Gas Association – Manager, Policy Strategy (scroll to find)

2) American Jewish World Service – Communications/Digital Archivist Intern – New York

3) American Podiatric Medical Association – Public Relations Specialist

4-5) Ashoka International

• Leadership Group Member, Global Communications (pdf)
• wide variety of additional opportunities/roles, including Intern posts, also available

6-7) Aspen Institute

• Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships
• Media & Communications Intern, Global Leadership Network

8) Brookings Institution – Sprint 2016 Internships – $10/hr

9) Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis – Research Assistant, Public Affairs (search public affairs/community development category or use job # 241817) – part-time – Minneapolis, MN

10-14) Georgetown University

• Director of Local Government Affairs
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Office of Residential Living
• Associate Director, MBA & McCourt Annual Fund
• Senior Director of Development, Medical/Nursing Schools
• Development Associate, School of Business

15) Magellan Health – Communications Specialist

16) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Development Officer – apply by Nov. 20

17) National Council on Teacher Quality – Interns & Fellows – $12-$15/hr

18) National Domestic Policy Hotline – Policy Manager

19-23) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Operations Assistant, Global Water – apply by Nov. 24
• Associate Director of Communications – London, UK – apply by Nov. 23
• Director of Development – Boston, MA – apply by Nov. 30
• Donor Relations Manager – New Haven, CT – apply by Dec. 7
• Associate Director of Development – Salt Lake City, UT – apply by Dec. 13

24-31) Precision Strategies

• Principal, Communications
• Principal, Mobilization & Campaign Management
• Associate, Data & Analytics
• Senior Associate, Communications – DC or New York
• Director of Advertising – DC or New York
• Associate, Digital Advertising – DC or New York
• Digital Advertising Intern
• Intern – DC or New York

32) SmartBrief – Senior Editor, Content Marketing

33-35) Teach for America

• Director of Individual Giving
• Manager, Institutional Giving
• Manager of Corporate Giving

36) THIS for Diplomats – Program & Admin Intern

37-39) University of Maryland

• Graphic Designer – $40k-$50k – apply by Nov. 23
• Sustainability & Communications Coordinator – low to mid $50k – apply by Nov. 25
• Chief Development Officer, Shady Grove Campus – apply by Dec. 2

Herd on the Hill

30 opportunities to join the rollicking Capitol Hill Intern throng (mainly in the upcoming Winter/Spring term, it appears) are part of your mid-week set.  On a related note, we wish this fun little window on DC Intern life would get rolling again.

QED Group – Corporate Communications Manager – 5-10 years of experience in PR & corporate communications required; background in international development or a related field preferred. 

Faster Cures – Communications Director – seeking candidates with 10+ years of experience as a senior communications professional for a PR firm, marketing organization, nonprofit/charity, government organization, or other group, preferably in medical research/health space.

International healthcare innovation advocate & accelerator PATH seeks individuals with experience in budgeting & grant/contract financial management for this Project Administrator, Vaccine Development post – background in clinical trials & vaccine development also a plus.

Siemens

• Director, Government Affairs – supporting Wind Power, Building Technologies, and Energy Management divisions
• Director, Government Affairs – supporting Mobility division

Society for Human Resource Management – Director of Organizational Communications – 10+ years of progressively responsible professional-level experience including an extensive communications background sought; previous engagement leading communications strategic planning & directly managing executive communications also desired.

JPMorgan Chase – Associate, Federal Government Relations – strong understanding of financial services & business issues desired

Salvation Army – Social Media & Online Giving Coordinator – $51k-$63k – your 3 years of experience in PR or marketing should include some work providing online marketing support in a corporate or business setting – apply by Nov. 23

Capitol Hill staff posts

• Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) – Staff Assistant – apply by Nov. 16
• New England Democrat – Staff Assistant

Republican House Intern opportunities: Rep. Candace Miller (MI) – Rep. Paul Cook (CA) – Rep. Dave Reichert (WA) – Rep, Mimi Walters (CA); apply by Dec. 18 – Rep. Martin Stutzman (IN) – Rep. Rich Nugent (FL) – Rep. Buddy Carter (GA) – Rep. Mike Coffman (CO) – Rep. Rob Wittman (Va.); apply by Dec. 4 – Rep. Curt Clawson FL) –  Arizona Republican – Tennessee Republican – Terrorism, Nonproliferation & Trade Subcommittee; apply by Nov. 12 – Committee on Science, Space & Technology

Democratic House Intern opportunities: Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) – Rep. Louise Slaughter (NY); Press Intern also available – Rep. Corrine Brown (FL); needed ASAP & for Spring term – Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA) – Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA) – Rep. Ted Lieu (CA) – Progressive Maryland Democrat; apply by Dec. 4 – West Coast Democrat – Maryland Democrat; Press Intern also available; apply by Nov. 23 – Budget Committee – Congressional Oversight Subcommittee; apply by Dec. 1 – Committee on Administration

And don't forget the Senate Employment Bulletin for opportunities on the other side of the Hill.

Viacom seeks Executive Assistant, Government Relations to provide proactive admin support for 3 senior executives in their government relations office 

American Red Cross

• Media Relations Officer
• Major Gift Officer
• Major Gift Officer A and Major Gift Officer B – Baltimore, MD
• Major Gift Officer A – Richmond, Va.
• Major Gift Officer A – Norfolk, Va.
• Regional Communications Manager – Atlanta, GA

Air Line Pilots Association, International – Legislative Strategy Representative – seeking candidates with at least 10 years of relevant experience in government, aviation, international trade, and/or labor.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Associate Director of Government Relations (search government relations dept/office/secretariat) – minimum of 7 years related work experience desired, Capitol Hill or other government role and non-profit/Church background also valued.

American Progress

• Communications Associate and Climate Communications Associate supporting the CAP Action Fund
• Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs
• Associate Director or Director, Government & Democratic Reform
• Development Associate supporting the Enough Project
• Research Assistant, LGBT Research & Communications Project
• Immigration Associate, CAP Action Fund
• Research Manager, CAP Action Fund
• Research Associate, China & Asia Policy
• Special Assistant, Development
• Special Assistant, Economic Policy

Self-described business acceleration consultancy Xcelerate Solutions seeks Communications Specialist for what looks mainly like writing/content development duties

Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications supporting the National Museum of the American Indian – $107k-$139k – apply by Nov. 23

American Enterprise Institute – Senior Editor – approximately five years of related experience required, as well as facility with the Chicago & AP style manuals; demonstrated interest in public policy is preferred.

Agency for International Development – Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – $107k-$139k – apply by Nov. 13 

Amnesty International

• Deputy Executive Director for campaigns, programs, research & cases
• Managing/Senior Director of Online Growth & Cultivation – DC or New York
• National Director, Major Gifts – DC, New York or Oakland, CA
• Deputy Executive Director, Strategic Communications – New York
• Interns (scroll to find) – opportunities noted in DC, New York and other cities

University of Virginia – Assistant Director for Marketing & Communications supporting Housing & Residence Life services – $55k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va.