Friday, the One-Three

Happy Friday to both triskaidekaphobics and meh, just another day-types everywhere.  But still, let's be careful out there.

We've got several excellent direct-to-us leads, followed by the usual Thursday/Friday suspects.

Full-service communications agency Bluetext is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager (scroll to find) – ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience as a media relations/PR professional, is jazzed by landing great placements for their clients, has worked with technology companies, and is a solid writer; agency experience a plus. 

No Kid Hungry seeks Manager, Federal Advocacy/Media & Public Affairs – 4+ years of communications/PR or related experience required; we're told that campaign or Hill background would be particularly valued.

League of Conservation Voters – Spanish languages skills required for the Chispa-related opportunities

• Chispa Communications Director – apply today, May 13
• Chispa Campaign Specialist – part-time – apply by May 18
• Annual Giving Coordinator – apply by June 1
• Progressive Judiciary Program Director – apply by June 1
• Chispa Arizona Director – Phoenix, AZ – apply by May 16

Our friends at the Clyde Group are actively seeking candidates for Senior Associate (scroll to find, select SA) role – minimum 2-3 years of public relations or communications experience required; agency background with education, healthcare, financial services or technology focus preferred – the Associate post there is also actively available.

Waxman Strategies, a progressive-minded public affairs firm helmed by – yes, you guessed it: former Congressman Henry Waxman – seeks Communications Account Exec with at least 3 years of experience in communications & client services; social media campaign experience a plus.

Here’s a fresh entry-level Associate opportunity with CLS Strategies – prior internship/work experience in PR, public affairs or politics is preferred, though not required.

Public affairs & communications management firm Kivvit seeks Public Relations Associate with 2-5 years of relevant experience in advocacy, government, business, marketing, journalism, public relations and/or public affairs – Graphic Design Trainee post also appears available in the DC office – New York & Chicago-based opportunities also noted

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Director of Global Communications & Public Affairs – $123k-$170k – apply by May 25 

American University

• CAS Marketing and Communications Manager – $57k-$63k – we’re guessing that CAS = College of Arts & Sciences
• Alumni Programs Assistant – $17-$19/hr
• Events Coordinator, School of International Service – $21-$22/hr
• Program Coordinator, International Development –  $21/hr
• Public Information Specialist, Career Canter – $17-$19/hr

British Embassy

• Projects Coordinator, Global Issues Team – $19/hr – apply by May 29
• Admin Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $20/hr – New York – apply by May 18
• Prosperity & Economics Officer – $52k – Chicago, IL – apply by May 22
• Politics & Public Affairs Officer – $45k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by May 22

Brookings Institution – Senior Fellow, Center for East Asia Policy Studies – ideal candidate will have direct experience with Indonesia or Myanmar, coupled with a research focus on policy issues relevant ASEAN countries – apply by May 31

Georgetown University

• Executive Policy Assistant supporting the Center for Children & Families
• Associate Director, Law Alumni Affairs/Reunions
• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns
• Assistant Director, Student Programs & Class Campaigns

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

• Grants Assistant – Minneapolis, MN location preferred – apply by May 30
• Associate Director of Philanthropy, Westchester/Hudson Valley Region – New York – apply by June 17
• U.S. Government Relations/Policy Intern – apply by May 23

Pew Charitable Trust – Officer, Restore America’s Parks – seeking candidates with at least 8 years of experience in federal legislative arena or policymaking process, with focus on appropriations preferred.

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