Tis' the Season...

... to continue job-searching, or at least job-browsing a bit.  We expect to continue posting this week through Thursday, and plan to give you (and us) a break Dec. 23 through Dec. 26.  In any event, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Results for Development, a global nonprofit organization working with partners in more than 55 countries to find new ways to help people escape poverty & reach their potential, are seeking a Senior Program Officer/Marketing & Communications Director with 7+ years’ relevant experience as well as knowledge of technology for social impact, social entrepreneurship & impact investing models.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research is seeking a DC-based Policy Director to work with global leaders in stem cell research to increase the organization’s influence in regulatory & governmental decision-making around the world – suited to applicants with 5-10 years of experience in advocacy, legislative, or policy-making efforts, as well as knowledge of the scientific research enterprise.

The Baltimore City Council is actively seeking candidates for this Deputy Press Secretary post supporting the Council President – knowledge of Baltimore City specific issues preferred and a strong interest in Baltimore City, local government, and legislative & public policy issues is required – $45k

The ACLU of New Jersey has just passed along this call for an Executive Director with solid communications & management abilities, as well as a strong knowledge of civil liberties & civil rights issues – Newark, NJ

American Cancer Society

• Advocacy Volunteer Training Manager
• Policy Intern (paid) and Policy Intern (unpaid)

Institute for Higher Education Policy – Communications & Advocacy Officer (pdf) – at least 10 years’ professional experience required; background in nonprofit or advocacy setting preferred – see also main career page

This Senior Director, International Affairs post (apply by Jan. 6) with BP is new since our late-Nov. check-in, and the Director, Federal Government Affairs opportunity we noted in that set now sports a Jan. 12 application deadline.

Burson-Marsteller

• Managing Director, Public Affairs & Crisis
• Manager, Public Affairs & Crisis
• Executive Vice President with their Direct Impact affiliate
• Senior Associate/Manager, Healthcare
• Executive Assistant, Healthcare

USDA/Food & Nutrition Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply today, Dec. 19

Office of the Secretary of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – digital media focus – $77k-$119k – apply by Dec. 20

NASA – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $64k-$119k – apply by Dec. 23

Maryland Historical Society – Director of Development (scroll to find) – seeking candidates with 5+ years fundraising experience that demonstrates ability to foster, facilitate & develop donor relationships & make high-level solicitations.

George Washington University

• Senior Prospect Analyst
• Advertising Associate

American Jewish World Service – Director of Government Affairs – at least 15 years of public policy and/or advocacy work required, ideally with significant experience with U.S. foreign policy issues.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Director, Political Advocacy – $83k-$92k – lobbying, grassroots mobilization and PAC-related experience required.

Opportunities with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:

• Outreach Associate/Assistant Director, Spending, Budget & Tax
• Outreach Associate/Assistant Director, Trade & Regulation
• Partnerships Manager
• Event Manager and Event Coordinator
• Copy Editors/Proofreaders – freelance basis

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association – Digital Media Manager – minimum of 4 years of experience in online operations and strategy, web design, and content management & implementation required.

International Campaign for Tibet

• Advocacy Director
• Advocacy Communications Intern – full-time
• Development Intern – part-time

Mystery large-sized association – Web Content Assistant – long-term temporary/contract basis – $16-$18/hr – seeking candidates with 1-5+ years of experience in web editing, content strategy, content management systems & working with web graphic design – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Emily’s List

• Campaign Finance Advisor (pdf)
• Digital Assistant (pdf)
• Direct Marketing Assistant (pdf)
• Marketing Analytics Assistant (pdf)
• Marketing Analytics Manager (pdf)

Bread for the World, a collective Christian voice urging political leaders to end hunger in the U.S.  & around the world, seeks highly experienced Managing Director to help lead the organization – search managed by the Explore Company

Agency Chief

• Digital Marketing Strategist
• Proposal Writer/Coordinator
• Senior Designer

The Maryland Court Appointed Special Advocates Association is seeking Development Consultant proposals individuals/companies to assess current development capacity, help create a development plan, identify fundraising opportunities & provide ongoing assistance during the initial phase of implementation – submit/apply by Jan. 4

Mystery Fortune 100 professional services firm – Internal Communications Manager – stellar writing abilities and least five years of internal communications experience required – search managed by Paladin Staffing