In Progress

OK, the Nuclear Summit didn't cause us commute problems this morning (although we have subsequently witnessed some impressive gridlock downtown this a.m.), but we're guessing it will vex our evening get-away.  Nonetheless, we're a work-in-progress today, so check back later. [all done now]

1) Arlington Chamber of Commerce – Communications Manager

2-3) BAE Systems

• Communications Specialist
• Digital Communications Specialist

4-5) BCS Inc. – opportunities supporting the DoE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy – see also main career page

• Communications Associate
• Senior Communications Specialist

6-10) BerlinRosen

• Account Exec
• Account Director – DC or New York
• Office Manager/Admin Assistant
• several more New York-based opportunities available
• Public Affairs Intern – DC, New York or Los Angeles, CA

11) Brookings Institution – Staff Assistant supporting the Center for Health Policy

12-17) Charles Koch Institute

• Media Relations Manager
• Senior Communications & Marketing Strategist
• Assistant Media Analyst
• Email Marketing Manager
• Policy Fellow, Summer 2016 – $4,500 stripend – apply by Apr. 6
• scroll down for additional Fellow and Intern opportunities

18) Consumer Product Safety Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by Apr. 13

19) DoT/Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by Apr. 12

20) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – Director, Media Relations – DC, New York or other FINRA office locations possible

21) Food Research & Action Center – Senior Manager, Media & Content Marketing

22-25) gmmb

• Account Exec, Global Health
• Senior Account Exec – association, foundation & non-profit focus
• Senior Copywriter
• multiple design/creative posts (scroll to find) also available

26) Millennium Challenge Corp. – International Communications Officer – $83k-$140k – apply by Apr. 4

27-29) Ogilvy PR

• Account Supervisor, Social Change (4394BR)
• Vice President, Social Change
• Interns

30) Sidley Austin LLP – Publications Editor

31) University of Baltimore – Associate Director of Young Alumni & Student Programs – $42k-$47k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Apr. 12

32) Unspecified Maryland Democratic Congressional campaign – Intern/Voter Outreach Coordinator - $13/hr

33) Washington International School – Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing (scroll to find) – knowledge of French, Spanish or Chinese deemed useful, but not essential – apply by Apr. 29

34-35) Georgetown University

• Program Associate supporting the Initiative for US-China Dialogue on Global Issues – $40k-$45k – fluency in Chinese required
• Director of Development for Athletics

36-37) International Food Policy Research Institute

• Communications Specialist
• Program Assistant

38) National Housing Conference – Summer 2016 Interns (scroll to find) – communications, policy & research specialties

39) Reingold – Senior Social Media Manager

40) Sirius/XM – Associate Producer, College Sports – part-time

41) Uber – Corporate Communications Associate, Safety – DC or New York

42-43) University of Maryland

• Communications Coordinator, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Dept. – apply by Apr. 8
• Director of Alumni Engagement & Outreach, Engineering School – apply by Apr. 15

44) WTOP – Assistant Editor – see also main career page

45-47) Center for Strategic & International Studies

• Program Coordinator & Research Assistant, Americas Program
• Program Coordinator & Research Assistant supporting the Global Health Policy Center – apply by Apr. 11
• External Relations Intern

48) Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Writer/Content Specialist – part-time – $12-$15/hr – Manassas Park, Va.

49) Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity – Director of Communications & Media Relations – search managed by Talent Market

50) Montgomery County Food Council – Development & Communications Associate – part-time – apply by Apr. 15

51) Mystery Georgetown-located association in transportation safety & mobility arena – Communications Manager

52-55) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – apply by Apr. 15
• Foundation Relations Coordinator – apply by Apr. 22
• Stewardship & Outreach Specialist – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Apr. 24
• Gift Planning Associate – apply by Apr. 29

– more to come OK, we're done –

Military history enthusiasts, fervent HRC supporters, folks looking to make a fresh start of it in Albuquerque ....

.... and public affairs job seekers of every sort: this is your day – make the most of it!

Also, happy birthday to TLB, as well as both Goya and Van Gogh, Eric Clapton and MC Hammer, and also this prog rock-immortalized agricultural pioneer.

In addition to the Digital Advertising Specialist opportunity we noted Monday, Adfero is also looking to fill Special Projects Coordinator and Account Coordinator/Intern (3-6 month term, starting May/June 2016) roles

The Virginia Dept. of Transportation seeks part-time Communications Coordinator with strong writing skills as well as proficiency in graphic design & with CMS tools – $22-$34 – apply by Apr. 15

Online education provider K12 has a spot available at their Herndon HQ for a Social Media Intern suited to creative, inspiring writers with proficiency in various social media platforms – Adobe Design Suite and video production skills preferred.

Currently available opportunities with Trade Center Management Associates, the building management & hospitality provider for the Reagan Building/International Trade Center include Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing & Social Media Intern (apply for May 3 for latter) – see also main career page.

Public affairs cabal SDK Knickerbocker seeks polished Speechwriter/Media Trainer to pen compelling speeches, op-eds, messaging documents & other content, and also assist with client media training activities.

Airline Owners & Pilots Association – Frederick, MD

• Director, Communications
• Director, Foundation Communications
• Director, Donor Relations
• Marketing Copywriter

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights – Special Assistant to the President/ED (pdf) – detail-oriented multi-taskers particularly desired

International microfinance & economic opportunity advocate Accion seeks Web Content Specialist with at least 3 years of relevant experience; Drupal and Adobe Creative Suite skills also desired

DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer – Communication Specialist – $49k-$76k – at least 3 years of relevant experience desired

American Diabetes Association – Development Director – seeking candidates with proven track record of success in fundraising, as well as in planning & executing cost effective special events that have raised six figures

ACLU

• Director of Philanthropy with the ACLU of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA
• Development & Communications Associate with the ACLU of Rhode Island – Providence, RI

Sovereign Media Company seeks military history enthusiast with strong background in web marketing for Online Editor/Content Manager role, presumably in support of their warfare-centric properties and not Log Cabin Homes – McLean location.

Americans for the Arts – Coordinator supporting the Business Committee for the Arts and the pARTnership Movement – New York – apply by Apr. 15 (as noted here)

Blue Green Alliance – Director for the Clean Economy Manufacturing Center – project management/leadership experience desired, as well as background working with labor unions & environmental organizations.

Correct the Record, a self-proclaimed strategic research and rapid response team designed to defend Hillary Clinton from baseless attacks, seeks Writer to join the cadre.

Sandia National Labs (search using keyword government relations or use job ID noted – Albuquerque, NM

• Government Relations Officer (653001)
• Program Communications Specialist (653100)

Making Cents International, self described as a results-driven development consulting firm founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship, seeks Communications & Media Manager to help support USAID’s Youth Power program – apply by Apr. 25 

University of Virginia – Associate Director of Development, Healthcare Philanthropy – $70k-$85k – 4-7 years of relevant experience desired, preferably related to healthcare & major gift fundraising – Charlottesville, Va.

Hybrid Model

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we adopted a two-pronged approach, both looking for opportunities that are listed on assorted job boards that we utilize less frequently than many of the mainstays in the public affairs job space, and also going to a random set of employers noted in a previous edition about at a year ago.  We hope this alternate design turns up a good lead or two for you that you might not have otherwise stumbled across.

ACLU – Paralegal supporting the National Prison Project

Alcoa – Admin & Operations Manager supporting government affairs dept.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Marketing Intern – paid position – needed ASAP – Park Ridge, IL

American Institute of Architects – Digital Content & Governance Director

Archimedes Global – Editor – ability to obtain Secret clearance required

The Atlantic – Assistant Editor, Science/Technology & Health

Automotive Recyclers Association – Director of Communications & Public Relations – Manassas, Va.

Barbaricum – Social Media Intern

Catholic Information Center – Donor Relations Manager

Center for Clean Air Policy – Research Assistant

Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Chicago, IL

• Board Relations Officer
• Corporate Relations Coordinator

Comcast – Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Crowell & Moring – Director, Media/Public Relations & Communications (scroll to find)

Doctors Without Borders – Donor Services Manager (scroll to find) – 9 month term – New York – apply by Mar. 30

Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital – Executive Director – apply by Apr. 15

Friends of the Earth

• Sustainable Food Campaigner
• Digital Communications Associate

George Mason University – Director of Digital Communications – apply by Apr. 8

ICMA-RC – Social Media Specialist

Maryland Legal Aid – Director of Advocacy for Income Security – Baltimore, MD

MultiState Associates – Public Policy Communications & Marketing Manager

Mystery Bethesda-based employer – Marketing Director – search managed by the BOSS Group

National Association of Manufacturers – Writer

National Indian Education Association – Legislative Director

National Peace Corps Association – Director of Strategic Communications

National Women’s Law Center

• Director of Federal Reproductive Rights & Health – JD preferred
• Temporary Staffer, Engagement & Mobilization – full-time; 4 week term

NERA Economic Consulting – Writer/Editor

Novozymes – Content Editor – San Francisco, CA – apply by Apr. 5

Orr Associates, Inc. – Director, Fundraising & Development Management

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Director of Development supporting Healthcare Ready

Refugees International

• Policy & Advocacy Intern – DC-based
• search Silver Spring, MD location for more Intern posts

Richard Bland College – Assistant Director of Advancement & Fundraising – Petersburg, Va. – apply by Apr. 2

Roche Diagnostics – Director, Government Affairs

Seeds of Africa – Development Officer – New York – apply by Mar. 31

Training Resources Group, Inc. – Communications Specialist supporting USAID's Environmental Communications, Learning & Outreach program – apply by Mar. 31

Venable LLP – Senior Manager of Public Relations

Virginia Tourism Corp. – PR Intern (scroll to find) – Richmond, Va.

Big Monday

Sorry if you're too stuffed from multiple chocolate bunny ears (you monster!) or March Madness-related pizza & wings binging, because we've got a lot to add to your job-search plate this morning.

And, of course, there's also previously noted opportunities closing this week to go through, as well.

An anonymous tipster starts us our super-sized Monday set with these two Rockville-based opportunities with Kaiser Permanente with his added endorsement of KP as a great place to work:

• PR Communications Consultant
• Senior Communications Consultant – internal communications focus

Adfero is actively recruiting for a Digital Advertising Specialist with 3-4 years of experience, preferably in an agency setting, demonstrating your skills managing paid media campaigns using AdWords, YouTube, Google Display Network, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. – on a related note, we’re always struck by how well-conceived their job descriptions are.

This Indeed-linked freelance PR Coordinator opportunity supporting the digital PR team at CNN was actually shared with us by someone who is helping w/ the hiring there, so be assured it’s still available; demonstrated experience with platforms including Wordpress, TweetDeck, CMS & Cision move your resume to the top of the stack (if there is, in fact, a stack).

We’ve previously noted these Media Assistant and Web Content Associate opportunities with healthcare consumer advocate Families USA, and have been recently apprised that both posts remain available.

The Clyde Group is in mode for a Director of Healthcare (scroll down a good bit to find DH listing under careers) – outstanding writer with 6-9 years of healthcare communications experience desired

From Wednesday’s comments field to you: World Bank – Online Communications Officer supporting the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor – apply by Apr. 5

Carol Goeas & Associates shares this Fundraising Associate opportunity offering an excellent chance to learn the ropes in this field with a well-established player in the GOP fundraising space – current and Summer Intern (scroll down) opportunities also noted; preference for full-time candidates.

National Governors Association (scroll to find) – Union Station Metro-proximate location:

• Director with the Center for Best Practices
• Senior Policy Analyst, Human Services
• Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce
• admin & HR-related posts also noted
• multiple paid Summer Intern opportunities available in communications, federal relations, education policy, environment/energy & transportation, homeland security, and human services & workforce specialties – we’d suggest getting your CV in soon, as we’ve been informed that they are considering candidates on a rolling basis

Human Rights Campaign – Director of Communications – at least 10 years of relevant experience required, including staff, budget & program management responsibilities

HMS – Senior Manager, Government Relations (search DC location or job # 1600103B) – minimum of 5 years in government relations required, including healthcare policy work – can be based in DC or any state capitol in mid-Atlantic or Northeast regions

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

• Office Manager supporting public policy team
• Online Communications Coordinator – New York
• Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – New York

Hamilton Place Strategies – Staff Assistant – 1-3 years of admin and/or executive support experience preferred; previous work with human resources teams on benefits administration preferred

Bureau of the Fiscal Service – Communications & Promotions Specialist supporting the myRA program – $108k-$141k – apply by Mar. 31

This Database Administrator post appears to be the latest opportunity with Americans for the Arts since our February check-in

America’s Health Insurance Plans – Vice President, Federal Programs (scroll down to find) – focus on regulatory affairs related to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage programs

We see a lot of new listings with Edelman PR since our mid-Feb. check-in:

• Vice President, Media
• Vice President, Targeting & Paid Media
• Digital Producer/Assistant Account Exec
• Research Analyst, Market Research
• Account Exec, Digital Paid Media 
• Intern (search DC location) opportunities also available

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United – Communications Specialist – $85k – Oakland, CA – search managed by Scion Staffing

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria – unpaid Communications Intern (pdf) and Policy Intern (pdf) posts noted

Global Giving – Program Associate – knowledge of online fundraising, research and project management desired; foreign language skills and/or international experience a plus.

National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry – Executive Director (scroll to find) – at least 3-5 years of experience as an executive officer desired – search managed by the Reid Group – apply by Mar. 31

American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Education Policy
• External Affairs Assistant
• Conferences Assistant

Association of American Medical Colleges – Communications Coordinator (scroll to find) – 1-4 years relevant experience desired

Willey Rein – Digital Content & Social Media Specialist – 4+ years of marketing experience with a focus on web content development & management of new media required; prior law firm experience is desirable – see also main career page

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Admin Coordinator – $40k-$56k – apply by Apr. 1
• Public Media Engagement Coordinator – $40k-$56k – apply by Apr. 11
• Executive Fellow – 18-month term – $35k-$40k – apply by Apr. 29

National Public Radio – Director, Individual Giving – seeking candidates with at least 7 years of development/fundraising experience, including extensive major gifts work

Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp./Community Idea Stations – Major Gifts Officer (scroll to find) – at least 5 years experience and/or training in communications, PR sales, marketing or fundraising desired – aptly located on Sesame Street in Richmond, Va. . – apply by Mar. 31

WETA/PBS NewsHour

• Director, Major Gifts
• Social Media Editor, NewsHour
• NewsHour Reporter/Producer (scroll to find) opportunities also noted
• Fellow with Washington Week – 6 month term – apply by Apr. 1

MITRE Corp.  – Government Relations Representative – seeking candidates with at least 15 years of experience

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – International Affairs Specialist – $64k-$141k – apply by Mar. 30

Lockheed Martin – Writer/Editor supporting the Bureau of Justice Assistance – at least 4 years of relevant experience desired; background/knowledge of criminal justice & public safety issues a plus

Sorry, No Eggs

You'll have to find your brightly colored (or omelet-based) eggs elsewhere this Easter Sunday; how about some previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, instead?

Embassy of Canada

• Policy Officer, Border Trade Facilitation – $78k – Mar. 28
• Admin Assistant, Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs – $47k – Mar. 28

Old Dominion University – Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing – Norfolk, Va. – Mar. 28

British Embassy

• Project Officer, Joint Efficiencies/Defence Programme – $52k – Mar. 28 
• Arts Program Coordinator – part-time w/ opportunity for full-time engagement – $20/hr – New York – Mar. 31
• Furnishings Manager  – $45k – Apr. 3

Endrocrine Society – Communications Manager – Mar. 29

Indian Health Service – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – Mar. 29

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

• Development Assistant – Chicago, IL – Mar. 29
• Global Lands/Natural Climate Solutions Communications Assistant – London, UK – Mar. 30
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – Apr. 1
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Apr. 3
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Lansing, MI – Apr. 1
• Tennessee State Director – Nashville, TN – Apr. 3

Consumer Product Safety Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – Mar. 30

Federal Railroad Administration – Digital Communications Specialist – $77k-$119k – Mar. 31 

House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk – Admin Assistant – up to $72k – Mar. 31

League of Conservation Voters – Online Engagement and Email Acquisition Coordinator – Mar. 31

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum – Policy & Legislative Affairs Director (pdf) –  – Mar. 31 (as noted here)

Newseum Institute

• Executive Director for the First Amendment Center – Mar. 31 
• Development Associate – Mar. 31

Land Trust Alliance – Annual Fund Manager – Apr. 1

State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – Apr. 1

U.S. Geological Survey – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – Apr. 1

Virginia Railway Express – Marketing & Strategic Communications Administrator (scroll to find) – $71k-$100k – Apr. 1

EcoPeace Middle East – North American Development & Policy Officer (pdf) – location flexible in U.S. – see also main career page – Apr. 3

We're Finishing with Furnishings

That's right, we're ending your job-seek week with a splendid opportunity to assess, acquire & dispose of settees, davenports, sideboards, nightstands & the like to your heart's (or budget's) content.  (Honestly, we'd love to take that job at the bottom of the page, ourselves. Really.)

League of Conservation Voters – Online Engagement and Email Acquisition Coordinator – 1-3 years of online communications experience required – previous work with online advertising or content management systems like Convio or Salesforce preferred – apply by Mar. 31

The Jesuits have let us know about these currently available posts supporting their community of 17,000-plus priests and brothers worldwide:

• Policy Director – minimum 6-10 years relevant experience required, along with familiarity with social justice issues – apply by Apr. 18
• Communications Intern – apply by Mar. 31
• we’re also told this New York-based Intern opportunity with the Catholic/Jesuit publication America is also not yet filled – $50/day stipend noted

Crosscut Strategies is actively recruiting for this Strategic Communications Manager post – 4-6 years of relevant experience desired, along with excellent & speedy writing abilities; familiarity with healthcare & technology sectors a plus

Here’s a fresh Director of Development Communications opportunity with BBYO – ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the fields of development and/or marketing/communications; knowledge of BBYO and/or the Jewish community is preferred – see also main career page

The National Geographic Society has just passed along this excellent-sounding Manager, Communications opportunity – 5+ years of relevant experience required; familiarity with WordPress, Cision & Meltwater or similar applications preferred

If you have 5+ years of experience managing web & digital marketing projects, a passion for plant-based nutrition & public health, and strong leadership & communication skills, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine would like you to check out this Digital Project Manager post.

British Embassy

• Congressional Advisor, Defense Policy – $69k – apply by Apr. 4
• Congressional Advisor, Foreign Policy
• Project Assistant – part-time and temporary through Mar. 2017 – $10/hr – apply by Apr. 4
• Arts Program Coordinator – part-time w/ opportunity for full-time engagement – $20/hr – New York – apply by Mar. 31

American University – Data Entry Operator, Justice Programs/School of Public Affairs – $14-$16/hr – part-time

New at the Pew Research Center:

• Communications Assistant
• Panel Manager, Methodology

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Associate, Gift Administration/Philanthropic Partnerships
• Officer, Philadelphia Research Initiative – Philadelphia, PA
• Associate/Fellow with the Marine Conservation/Environmental Science division

… and finally: we’ve peeled off this Furnishings Manager opportunity with our friends at the British Embassy to note here not because it’s a lesser opportunity in any way, but rather because it sounds like fun to us – and also because we have some lovely inherited furniture that would look great in the Ambassador’s quarters, so give us a ring – $45k – apply by Apr. 3

Best wishes for a peaceful Good Friday and/or a simply lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

It's a Start

Here's a handful to get you started on our technically challenged Thursday.  More later, perhaps.

1) Consumer Product Safety Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – apply by Mar. 30

2) Erickson Senior Living – Public Affairs Manager

3-6) Georgetown University

• Manager, Digital Strategy & Interactive Communications
• Program Associate, Global Engagement
• Planned Giving & Marketing Manager
• Executive Director, Institute for Technology Law and Policy

7) Independent Women’s Forum – Director of Foundation Relations – virtual/home office – search managed by Talent Market

8) Mystery employer – Political Campaign Specialist – $58k-$71k – search managed by The Creative Group

9-17) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – apply by Apr. 1
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – apply by Apr. 3
• Senior Water Policy Advisor – apply by Apr. 14
• Gift Planning Admin Assistant – apply by Apr. 25
• Tennessee State Director – Nashville, TN – apply by Apr. 3
• Director of Development – Boston, MA – apply by Apr. 10
• External Affairs Coordinator – Des Moines, IA – apply by Apr. 15
• Policy Associate – Brunswick, ME – apply by April 19
• Associate Director, Media Relations – apply by Apr. 19

18) Texas Public Policy Foundation – Major Gifts Officer – Austin, Houston or Dallas/Ft. Worth TX – search managed by Talent Market

19-20) United Nations Foundation

• Manager of Youth Engagement, UNA-USA
• Fellow supporting the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

21) U.S. Geological Survey – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – apply by Apr. 1

22) Virginia Railway Express – Marketing & Strategic Communications Administrator (scroll to find) – $71k-$100k – apply by Apr. 1

– more to come?  we're hoping –

If all else fails, there's always Shallow Water Attendant

Thursday a.m. update: speaking of all else fails, we're having some serious connectivity issues this morning, so we will be late to the game today, or perhaps not back at all until Friday.

Hopefully it doesn't come to that particular plan B (or plan W, as it were), at least not until you've exhausted all your options at the CIA or local electric car purveyor.

The Columbia Association seeks sharp-eyed Proofreader/Writer to develop and vet content for a variety of print & electronic publications – Columbia, MD – apply by Apr. 4

Refugees International is actively seeking a highly-experienced Director of Policy & Advocacy (scroll to find) with a background in humanitarian relief work, including a strong grasp of recent achievements and failures in this sphere.

Opportunities with the moderate public policy proponents at Third Way:

• Press Assistant & Executive Coordinator
• Interns – $11/hr – we’re told the communications-focused opportunity among those is available immediately, as well as for the Summer term

The Conservation Fund is still looking to fill this Online Content Creator & Manager (scroll to find) post –seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience in digital communications and writing/editing web & social media content; proficiency in WordPress, Joomla, Salsa and/or Blackbaud a plus

Opportunities with DC-based social impact marketing firm Neimand Collaborative:

• Communications Coordinator (pdf)
• Intern (pdf) – $10/hr

African Development Foundation – Director, Legislative & Public Affairs – $128k-$160k – apply by Mar. 25
Unisys – Vice President, Government Relations (search keyword government relations or 295732) – significant Capitol Hill/advocacy-related experience desired – Reston, Va. location 

Collaborative Communications Group – Director, Communications & Marketing – seeking candidates with 5-7 years of communications, PR & project management experience, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the national preK-higher education landscape

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) – Communications Director
• Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) – Senior Legislative Assistant/Legislative Assistant and Intern posts available
• California Republican – Scheduler
• Committee on Education & the Workforce, Democrat Staff – Intern
• Senior Progressive Democrat – Intern – Mar. start date
• Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) – Intern
• Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) – Intern
• Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) – Intern

Mystery Rockville-based health-focused nonprofit – Communications & Public Affairs Admin Assistant – $23/hr transitioning to $45k-$50k – 1-2 years of demonstrated higher-level support experience required; nonprofit or Hill experience preferred

Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Director, Office of Public Affairs – $123k-$177k – apply by Apr. 6

Families USA – Media Assistant – media list management and clip compilation are among your primary responsibilities

The Inova Health System has multiple Marketing Communications Executive posts available to support Neuro/Sports and Ambulatory specialty practices, as well as their new Women & Children’s Hospital.

City of Fall Church – Communications Intern – $12/hr – ideal candidate described as web savvy, with experience managing social media accounts, uploading and posting documents to the web, and communicating electronically.

… and finally: can you resist the siren call of roller coasters, water slides, Williamsburg, Va, and these opportunities at Busch Gardens?

• Marketing Manager, Communications
• Associate Marketing Manager, Communications
• a host of seasonal positions from Photography Specialist to Shallow Water Attendant also available

... and finally, part 2: We love the gentle warning appended to Central Intelligence Agency opportunities like this Publications Officer post offering a $51k-$69k pay grade: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. 

… and finally, part 3: opportunities of the policy-promoting, sale-closing and customer-greeting in the DC outpost of Tesla Motors:

• Senior Policy Associate
• Sales Advisor
• Product Specialist – part-time
• additional opportunities can be found in McLean, Tyson’s Corner, Bethesda, Rockville & Annapolis

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we hone in on jobs in the communications and media relations space.

American Beverage Licensees – Communications Manager

American Library Association – Press Officer 

American Society of Health System Pharmacists – Communications Coordinator (scroll to find) 

Anne Arundel Medical Center – Media Strategist – Annapolis, MD 

BAE Systems – Communications Specialist

Bureau of Land Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by Apr. 8

Capital One – Communications Manager

CAQH – Manager, Communications (scroll to find)

Cato Institute – Media Outreach Coordinator

Consumer Products Safety Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – apply by Mar. 30

Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Media Relations Coordinator – apply today, Mar. 22

Endrocrine Society – Communications Manager – apply by Mar. 29

Fannie Mae (search communications/public affairs job function or use req ID)

• Communications Specialist (46614)
• Communications & Marketing Specialist (46182)

Global Zero – Communications Director

Helicopter Association International – Communications Coordinator 

Hilton Hotels – Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Institute of Notre Dame – Coordinator for PR & Communications – Baltimore, MD

International Association of Movers – Marketing & Communications Manager

Irrigation Association – Communications Coordinator – $40k-$45k

JDS Uniphase/Viavi – Public Relations Specialist – can also search here, using Germantown, MD location

Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs – Communications Director

KIPP DC – Communications & Marketing Manager

Mystery employer – Senior Communications Coordinator – $58k-$71k – search managed by The Creative Group

Mystery global luxury brand – Director of Corporate Communications – search managed by Profiles

NARAL Pro-choice America – Press Assistant

National Association of Counties – Communications Director

National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

National Geographic – Manager, Communications – supporting NG’s books division

National Recreation and Park Association – Senior Manager of Public Relations – $70k-$75k

National Wildlife Federation – Vice President of Communications

Old Dominion University – Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing – Norfolk, Va. – apply by Mar. 28

Public Citizen – Communications Officer (pdf) supporting Global Trade Watch

Public Religion Institute – Communications & Development Assistant

State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by Apr. 1

University of Maryland – Director of Communications, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources – apply by Apr. 22

Urban Alliance – Director of Communications

Urban Institute – Communications Manager, Justice Policy

Virginia State University – Director of Communications – Chesterfield, Va. – apply by Mar. 25

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Blossoming

It's already peak cherry blossom season!  We're fans of the blooms themselves and the assorted festivities, despite what they do to our evening commute.  And, it appears the ol' drone will have to stay in the garage, if we had either a drone or a garage.

And, don't forget Sunday's slim set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We’ve previously noted both the Director of Public Affairs and Senior Associate, Digital Content & Multimedia opportunities supporting the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University; we’re told GW is still actively seeking candidates for both slots.

The Glen Echo Group seeks multitask-capable Senior Associate with 2-5 years PR/strategic communications experience, strong writing skills & facility with digital platforms & tools.

The National Association for Biomedical Research seeks Media Coordinator/Writer with 3-5 years of writing, public relations, or communications experience; proficiency in WordPress, SEO strategy, InDesign and Illustrator are also significant pluses.

The Food Allergy Research and Education is seeking an outstanding, creative writer, storyteller and copy editor to fill Manager, Communications post – issue experience in health, science, research or medical field desired, PR agency experience a plus.

CTG – Junior Communications Specialist – $43k – at least 6 years of relevant experience desired, as well as familiarity w/ Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems – position supports their FAA client, who remind you that drones & cherry blossoms don’t mix

Airbnb – DC-based posts, described as temporary opportunities

• Public Policy Lead – focused on state/local advocacy for MA, NC, MD, GA & Va.
• Regional Press Secretary

EcoPeace Middle East – North American Development & Policy Officer (pdf) – seeking candidates with both fundraising and international advocacy experience – location flexible in U.S. – see also main career page – apply by Apr. 3

The Joint Commission – Associate Director, Federal Relations – 3-5 experience as an employee of an executive branch agency related to healthcare preferred

APCO Worldwide

• Senior Director/SVP – global solutions practice
• Interns – apply by Mar. 31

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum – Policy & Legislative Affairs Director (pdf) – at least five years of experience on Capitol Hill & knowledge/experience on issues such as reproductive justice, economic justice and immigrant rights desired – apply by Mar. 31 (as noted here)

FEMA seeks Media Relations Specialists on intermittent/reservist basis – $12-$16/hr (when deployed) – apply by Mar. 25

This Genetics & Public Policy Fellowship opportunity offered via the American Society of Human Genetics and the National Human Genome Research Institute is designed as a bridge for genetics professionals wishing to transition to a policy career – 16 month term, starting in August – $72k (annual) – apply by Apr. 25

Fresh opportunities with the Children’s National Medical Center:

• Government Affairs Specialist
• Associate Director, Philanthropic Communication
• Welcome Desk Coordinator

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Communications & Government Relations Specialist – $90k-$110k – apply by Apr. 29 

Dept. of Commerce/Economic Development Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – apply by Mar. 25

We’ve previously listed some Summer Intern posts available with the Pew Research Center (see entire list here) the ones listed below appear to be new:

• Intern, Global Attitudes
• Intern, Journalism/Content Analysis
• Intern, Religion & Education

Indian Health Service – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – apply by Mar. 29

Economic Policy Institute – Editorial/Research Associate – 4-6 month term – trade & manufacturing policy focus – excellent writing, research, and qualitative & quantitative analytical skills required

Heritage Foundation

• Director of the Center for National Defense – PhD preferred
• Director of the Young Leaders Program

RMR & Associates – Public Relations Coordinator – described as entry-level – Rockville, MD location

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Federal Policy Manager

• Donor Relations Specialist
• Development Director – New York
• Development Manager – Columbus, OH
• Event Support Specialist – New Orleans, LA

Federal Railroad Administration – Digital Communications Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by Mar. 31

The Light Stuff

A light & sporadic week of posting is followed by a commensurately short run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  See you tomorrow.

Virginia Commonwealth University – Communications Specialist – part-time – $20-$24/hr – Richmond, Va. – Mar. 21

Fund for Global Human Rights – Director of Donor Relations (scroll to find) – Mar. 22

United Way

• Manager, Corporate Relations – Mar. 22
• Director, Digital Engagement – Mar. 25

University of Maryland – Community Engagement Associate, Marketing & Social Media – Mar. 23

British Embassy – Business Development Associate, Consumer & Industrial Goods – $49k – New York – Mar. 24 

Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Philanthropy, Northern Sierra Partnership – (scroll to find, or search by location) – San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA – Mar. 24 

City of Rockville – Public Information Specialist – $54k-$84k – Mar. 26

Not What You Think

No, it wasn't on account of March Madness, St. Patrick's Day shenanigans (although we did enjoy taking in the usual scattered St. Pat's late night singing & arguments wafting up from the streets in our 'hood late last night), or Metro-related challenges that we're late to the game (and not exactly bringing a robust set, at the start) on this sunny Friday morning.  We're just super super busy on a couple other fronts.  More to come today, we hope.

The College of American Pathologists has asked us to help lure you to Northfield, IL (northern Chicago ‘burbs) for this Director, Executive Operations post, making sure the CEO and CAP executive team  stay on track – project management, negotiation, strategic, and financial analysis skills will move your CV to the top of the stack.

City of Falls Church – Communications Intern – $12/hr – web-savvy & social media fluency particularly desired

Earthjustice – searches managed by the 360 Group

• Advocacy Communications Manager (pdf) supporting the Healthy Communities program – apply by Apr. 12
• Advocacy Communications Director (pdf) – apply by Apr. 19

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Communications – ocean policy, science & energy focus – at least five years of communications experience required; public policy/campaign background preferred

Merritt Group (scroll to find)

• Senior Account Exec – McLean Va. or San Francisco, CA
• Writer – McLean Va. or San Francisco, CA
• Account Coordinator – San Francisco, CA

– more to come [?] –

How's Your WMATAgeddon?

We hope your commute (or better yet, your unscheduled leave or work-from-home boondoggle) was OK as Metro takes a breather.  We did OK this morning, but we're not looking forward to the p.m. return.

1) Our friends at Atlantic Media are in search mode for an sharp-eyed Editor supporting National Journal’s Presentation Center – 3-5 years of related experience in copyediting & publications production & high intellectual metabolism particularly desired

2-3) CLS Strategies – we’re told these Summer Intern posts are paid positions:

• Interns – Foreign language proficiency & social media expertise are pluses
• Digital Intern – proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign desired

4) Hamilton Place Strategies – Staff Assistant – 1-3 years of admin and/or executive support experience preferred; previous work with human resources teams on benefits administration preferred

5) Land Trust Alliance – Annual Fund Manager – at least 2-4 years’ experience in fundraising/annual giving  space required, as well as the ability to work with boards/leadership groups – apply by Apr. 1

6) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities has a vacancy for a Communications & Media Manager with at least three years experience in communications as well as outstanding writing, editing, and project management skills; Hill background highly desirable.

7) Hager Sharp seeks Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor, Education (scroll to find) primarily supporting the National Assessment of Educational Progress – 5+ years of communications or other relevant experience required; agency experience highly valuable – we’re told HS is looking to fill post ASAP

8) The Sabin Vaccine Institute has a Communications Intern post available starting in April and running into August – candidates with public health, international development or a related desired; French or Russian language skills a plus.

9-10) Society for Personality and Social Psychology – early May start dates envisioned for these paid opportunities:

• Graphic Design Intern
• Web Design Intern

11) The folks at the U.S. Travel Association have shared this paid Research Intern opportunity well suited to candidates with strong statistical data/analysis & research skills; background in economics a plus

12) American Academy of Nursing – Manager, Communications & Public Affairs

13) American Bar Association – Program Assistant, Commission on Immigration – $38k-$41k

14) Bloomberg Government – Legislative Analyst

15-16) Brookings Institution

• Admin Assistant, Communications
• Research Intern supporting the Centennial Scholar Initiative – $11/hr

17-23) Capitol Hill

• Energy & Commerce Committee, Democratic Staff – Communications Professional
• Ranking Member of Education & Workforce Committee – Labor Policy Staffer
• Senior Progressive Democrat – Legislative Fellow – apply by Mar. 18
• Rep. Scott Rigell (R-Va.) – Intern
• Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) – Intern
• Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) – Intern
• Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) – Intern

24) Conservation International – Intern Climate Change and Intern, Conservation Beyond Protected Areas and Intern, Protected Area Governance – Mar. 18 first review of resumes noted for latter two posts

25-26) Embassy of Canada

• Policy Officer, Border Trade Facilitation – $78k – apply by Mar. 28
• Admin Assistant, Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs – $47k – apply by Mar. 28

27) Folio Investing – Marketing Communications Project Manager

28) Georgetown University – Senior Project Associate supporting the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, & World Affairs – $63k-$65k

29) Mystery mission-driven organization – Campaign Communications Specialist – $58k-$71k – search managed by The Creative Croup

30-31) National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors

• Manager, Media & Public Relations
• Intern, Policy & Legislative Affairs

32-37) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)

• Director, Photography – apply by Apr. 8
• Tennessee State Director – Nashville, TN – apply by Mar. 20
• Associate Director of Philanthropy, Northern Sierra Partnership – San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA – apply by Mar. 24
• Development Assistant – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 29
• Philanthropy Coordinator – Lansing, MI – apply by Apr. 1
• Sr. Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate & Foundation Relations – San Francisco, CA – apply by Apr. 6

38) New York State Attorney General – Speechwriter (pdf) – New York – see also main career page

39-41) Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

• Digital Marketing Manager, Online Fundraising
• Scientific Research & Government Policy Marketing Manager
• Development Marketing Specialist

42) SHAPE America – Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications supporting the Let's Move! Active Schools program

43) Virginia Commonwealth University – Communications Specialist – part-time – $20-$24/hr – Richmond, Va. – apply by Mar. 21

44-45) World Wildlife Federation

• Senior Communications Specialist, Climate & Energy
• Communications Intern supporting the Education for Nature program

Here You Go

Hello Monday!  Note: we're on an M-W-F publishing schedule this week; see you again Wednesday.

And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Mystery educational non-profit – Communications Coordinator – temp-to-hire post – $13-$14/hr to $40k-$45k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Management Sciences for Health is actively recruiting for Editor and Technical Writer/Senior Communications Specialist posts supporting their Pharmaceuticals and Health Technologies Group – French or Spanish language skills a plus 

Issue One – Digital Communications Intern – demonstrated interest in campaign finance reform particularly desired

International Food Policy Research Institute

• Communications Specialist
• Science & Health Writer
• Program Assistant

This Project Manager post with Burson-Marsteller’s grassroots communications-focused Direct Impact affiliate is new since our last check-in, circa mid-January

CASA de Maryland – Communications Specialist – minimum of two years experience in communications or in political and grassroots organizing that including a communications component, preferably in the Hispanic/Latino(a) community – fluency in Spanish required

National Restaurant Association

• Director, Communications
• Director, State & Local Government Affairs
• Director, Healthcare Policy
• Director, Labor & Workforce Policy
• Vice President, Development

Chief Executives Organization – Communications Coordinator – knowledge of HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop & Survey Monkey sought; experience w/ Salesforce a plus

Iron Workers International – Communications Specialist supporting their IMPACT program – experience with branding and marketing in the construction industry deemed as ideal

Agency Chief

• Editorial Producer
• Editorial Project Coordinator
• Marketing Strategist
• Advertising & Marketing Strategist

Council for Exceptional Children – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (pdf) – 3-5 years of admin experience desired, preferably in policy/legislative area – see main career page for application instructions

Ethanol producer POET seeks Public Policy Intern – paid position

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Officer – environmental science issue focus
• Officer, Biomedical Programs – Philadelphia, PA

National Public Radio – Individual Giving Writer – seeking candidates with minimum of 3-5 years of experience in concept paper & proposal writing, editing & related work with proven track record of success.

Mystery employer – Digital Copywriter – 2-3 years of copywriting experience required; previous work related to cosmetics, luxury, fashion or a similar industry preferred – search managed by the BOSS Group 

British Embassy

• Project Officer, Joint Efficiencies/Defence Programme – $52k – apply by Mar. 28
• Business Development Associate – IT, Communications & Creative Media – $42k – New York – apply by Mar. 15
• Policy Advisor, International Development – $56k – New York – apply by Mar. 20
• Business Development Associate: ICT & Financial, Prof./Bus. Services – $42k – New York – apply by Mar. 20
• Business Development Associate, Consumer & Industrial Goods – $49k – New York – apply by Mar. 24

National Association of Manufacturers – Internship, Public Affairs/External Relations – 3rd or 4th year undergrad student preferred 

KARAMAH/Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights – general Intern and Communications Intern posts noted – apply by Mar. 15 for Summer 2016 term 

George Washington University

• Director of Donor Relations
• Assistant Director of Donor Relations
• Admin Associate, Donor Relations

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce – Intern (scroll down) opportunities is communications, government affairs & other disciplines noted

AARP (scroll to find or use job # in keyword search)

• Deputy Editor, AARP Bulletin (12458269)
• Associate State Director of Communication, Maryland (12458289) – we’re guessing this post is Baltimore-located
• Magazine Intern (12457924)

American Association for the Advancement of Science – note: while we’ve linked to the opportunities directly here, the links appear to change when new opportunities are added, so you may need to scroll to find if link appears off)

• Communications Program Associate
• Project Director, Public Engagement
• Marketing Copywriter

National Association of Realtors – Policy Representative, Business Issues – 5 years’ experience in public policy desired; JD preferred 

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – searches managed by Staffing Advisors

• Communications Manager
• Foundation Manager

National Society of Professional Engineers – Policy & Advocacy Associate – legislative, regulatory & PAC-related knowledge/experience desired – Old Town Alexandria Metro-accessible location

New with the Sierra Club since our early-March Environmental Jobs Special:

• Director of Strategic Partnerships
• Conservation Program Coordinator, Climate Justice – Philadelphia, PA
• Organizing Representative, Beyond Coal – St. Petersburg, FL
• Senior Online Organizer, Beyond Coal – Austin, Dallas or Houston, TX
• Direct Marketing Program Assistant – San Francisco/Oakland, CA
• Brochure Editor/Outdoor Activity Webmaster – San Francisco/Oakland, CA
• Polling & Research Fellow

Working Partnerships USA – Director of Public Policy – seeking candidates with 5-10 years’ public policy experience, working in local government, community organization, union, or social/racial justice non-profit – San Jose, CA