Hello Friday!

Our week of intermittent posting draws to a close with a final tally of 150 jobs & internships found (Mon. 50, Wed. 60, Fri. 40).  We hope one of more those catches/caught your fancy, and that your CV & carefully crafted cover letters make it to the keeper stack.

1) The Aspen Institute has passed along this Communications Associate post supporting their Economic Opportunities Program suited for candidates with 1-3 years related communications experience desired & ability to absorb and dissect economic, workforce & education policy topics.

2) kglobal seeks Account Supervisor/Brand Manager with 5-7 years of experience in branding & marketing demonstrating a broad understanding/knowledge of the field including brand strategy & brand identity

3) The Center for American Progress is in search mode for a Speechwriter with strong writing/editing & research skills as well as ability to succeed in high-pressure/tight-deadline situations

4) The Center for Auto Safety seeks a new Executive Director (pdf) to take the wheel; law or engineering degree or comparable technical experience desired, as well as non-profit advocacy background & staff/financial management skills – apply by Apr. 15

5-6) Fresh opportunities with Weber Shandwick:

• Group Manager, Digital
• Account Supervisor, Digital

7) Alliance for Justice – Communications Intern

8-9) American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)

• Director, Major Gifts
• Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships Intern – 6-month term – apply by Apr. 14

10) American Enterprise Institute – Media Relations and Marketing Associate, Foreign & Defense Policy

11) American University – Communications Coordinator, School of Professional & Extended Studies – $21-$22/hr

12) America’s Health Insurance Plans – Vice President, Federal Affairs

13) Atlantic Media – Corporate Operations Coordinator

14) British Embassy – Commercial Coordinator, UK Defence Procurement Office – $22/hr – apply by Apr. 19

15-17) Brookings Institution

• Staff Assistant, Center for Health Policy
• Senior Fellow & Director, The Hamilton Project
• Associate Director of Development

18) Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Special Event Coordinator – part-time

19) Communities in Schools – Manager, Digital Fundraising & Engagement

20-21) C-SPAN

• Education Content Specialist
• Production Assistant for Washington Journal – mid-Apr. to mid-Aug. term

22-23) Corporate Accountability Council – Boston, MA

• Publications Manager
• Executive Assistant to the Development Director

24) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Communications & Media Coordinator

25) Discovery Communications – Social Media Coordinator

26) Environmental Defense Fund – Program Specialist, Sustainable Sourcing Initiative

27) Greenpeace – Program Engagement Director – apply today, Mar. 31

28-30) Heritage Foundation

• Media Production Coordinator
• Policy Analyst for Defense Budgeting Policy
• Director, Digital Strategy

31) Mass Mutual – Lobbyist, Federal Government Relations

32) Mystery DC-based medical association – Editorial Assistant – $13-$15/hr – temporary/contract position – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

33) National Association of Home Builders – Communications Manager (scroll to find)

34-35) Nature Conservancy

• Corporate Engagement Associate – apply by Apr. 25
• Director of Marketing & Communications – Topeka or other KS location – apply by Apr. 28

36) Pew Research Center – Communications Associate, Religion

37) Sibley Hospital – Stewardship Coordinator

38) University of Maryland – Assistant Director of Communications – apply by Apr. 29

39-40) Washington Institute for Near-East Policy

• Editor, Multimedia/Audiovisual
• Research Intern – apply by Apr. 1

Best wishes for super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

No Static at All

We remain in just-the-jobs mode for the most part, and we'll be back again on Friday.

1) The American Society of Civil Engineers has shared this Senior Manager, Government Relations opportunity – 5-7 years of related policy or legislative experience desired; Congressional office, lobbying, association, or professional society a plus.

2) TechCongress seeks Program Manager to support their Congressional Information Fellowship program – $70k-$80k – 3-5 years’ experience working on or with Capitol Hill or an Executive Branch technology team & knowledge of technology policy issues desired.

3-5) New opportunities with the Human Rights Campaign:

• Director of Outreach & Engagement – at least 10 years in related coalition or engagement work for an advocacy or campaign organization desired
• Associate Director, Sustaining Giving – 5-8 years of experience in fundraising or membership desired; preferably in monthly or mid-level giving role
• Regional Field Director – DC or regionally-based

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7) The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, best known as the folks who promote and care for Monticello, are looking to add a Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer (scroll to find) to their Charlottesville, Va.-based team – 3-5 years of experience in corporate and/or foundation fundraising required.

8) The University of Maryland Baltimore County seeks a Communications Manager to support the humanities & social sciences at UMBC – top-notch writing, editing, research, speaking, and pitching/placement skills desired – Baltimore, MD – apply by Apr. 7

9) Kivvit has full-time Public Affairs Trainee opportunities available for current college seniors or recent grads; 4-month term w/ chance to extend noted – available immediately

10) The Howard University Transportation Research Center has passed along multiple paid Summer 2017 Intern opportunities open to current undergrad & grad students; while many of these appear to require engineering/tech or transportation backgrounds, a Communications & Marketing Intern (scroll to bottom) slot is among those available – $18-$20/hr

11-12) American Forests

• Director of Major Gifts
• Communications & Marketing Intern – accepting applications for Summer & Fall 2017

13) Biotechnology Innovation Organization – Manager, Communications

14) Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association – Senior Policy Manager

15) Booz Allen Hamilton – Communications & Event Planning Coordinator

16) BRTRC Federal Solutions – Congressional Affairs Analyst

17-31) Capitol Hill

• Senior Democrat – Policy Advisor
• New Jersey Democrat – Staff Assistant
• Unspecified committee, Republican staff – Professional Staff Member
• Office of Legislative Operations – Assistant Bill Clerk – to $74k – apply by Apr. 14
• Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) – Intern – early Apr. start date – apply today, Mar. 29
• Rep. Marc Pocan (R-WI) – Intern
• Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) – Intern
• Rep. André Carson (D-IN) – Intern
• Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) – Intern
• Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) – Press Intern
• Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) – Intern – apply by Apr. 10
• Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) – Intern
• New York Democrat – Intern
• West Coast Republican – Intern
• Ohio Democrat – Intern

32) Case Foundation – Communications Manager – 3-month term – search managed by Hartman Executive Advisors

33) Central Intelligence Agency – Publications Officer – $53k-$71k

34) FDIC Office of Inspector General – Intern opportunities – $33k-$65k – for undergrad or grad students in a range majors including Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science, Media Relations, Public Communication, and Journalism – DC or Dallas, TX – apply by April 3

35-36) International Justice Mission

• Manager, U.S. Media
• Gift Processing Coordinator

37) JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Communications Manager

38) League of Women Voters – Communications Manager

39) Mystery government contractor – Communications Specialist – contract status

40) Mystery mid-sized law firm – Marketing Communications Coordinator (search DC location, then scroll to find it at job # 885340) – search managed by the R & W Group

41) Mystery premier IT firm – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $55k – search managed by Alijon

42) National Society of Professional Engineers – Staff Writer

43) NTCA/The Rural Broadband Association – Public Relations Manager

44-45) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

• Vice President, Public Affairs
• Senior Director, State Advocacy – search managed by HR Advisors Group

46-47) Service Year

• Director, Government Relations
• Managing Director, Marketing & Communications

48) Smithsonian Institution – Digital Content Specialist – $54k-$71k – apply by Apr. 10

49) Society for Neuroscience – Media Relations Specialist

50) St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School – Director of Development – search managed by Deerfield Associates

51) University of Virginia – Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Darden School of Business – Charlottesville, Va.

52) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Director, Health Care Policy

53) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Policy Intern – Spanish language skills preferred

54) U.S. Naval Academy Foundation – Major Gifts Officer (pdf) – Annapolis, MD

55-58) Various mystery employers – searches managed by the Creative Group

• Marketing/Communications Manager
• Content Strategist
• Copywriter – short-term assignment
• Social Media Marketing Assistant – Rosedale, MD

59) WESTAT – Digital & Social Media Specialist (search Rockville location or job ID 12132BR)

60) … and finally: are you that special night time voice to light up the District? Cumulus Media seeks Evening Personality to put his or her stamp on the after-dark edition of Mix 107.3; we expect it’ll all go like this for you.

M-W-F, J-T-J

We're going with a (mostly) just-the-jobs format this week and publishing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Don't forget yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week to add to your job-search dance card.

1) The Plastics Industry Association is actively seeking candidates for Manager, External Relations (scroll to find) for the American Progressive Bag Alliance – 3-5 years of relevant experience in communications, coalition management, or trade association role desired

2) The National Association of Independent Schools seeks Senior Writer/Editor to help produce Independent School magazine & contribute to other communications channels – 6+ years’ relevant experience required, preferably in a magazine,  plus advanced editing, writing, and proofreading skills.

3) The Hatcher Group seeks Print & Web Design Associate who is proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop knowledge, and also skilled in WordPress, social media & print processes.

4) The Economic Innovation Group has passed along these full-time Summer 2017 Communications Intern (pdf) and Research & Policy Intern (pdf) opportunities – $600/wk pay grade applies to both posts

5) American College of Surgeons – Manager, Legislative & Political Affairs

6-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Editorial & Research Assistant
• Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies

8-9) American Geophysical Union

• Editorial Assistant
• Public Affairs Intern – 6-month term, starting May 2017 – paid position

10-11) American Red Cross

• Senior Associate, Content Development and Management
• Communications Intern

12) Armed Forces Services Corp. – Strategic Communications Specialist

13) BAE Systems – Social Media Intern

14) Booz Allen Hamilton – Public Affairs Specialist

15-17) Center for Popular Democracy

• Political Director
• Deputy Political Director for States
• Director of Federal Campaigns & Advocacy

18) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Communications Fellow supporting the National Center for Health Statistics – June 1 start date preferred

19) Cigna – Director of Public Policy

20-21) Council of State Governments

• Policy Analyst – apply by Apr. 7
• Policy Analyst, Corrections & Reentry – Bethesda, MD or New York – apply by Apr. 21

22) George Mason University – Event Coordinator for the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute –  Front Royal, Va. – apply by Mar. 31

23) George Washington University – Department of Development & Alumni Relations, Milken Institute School of Public Health

24) Gilead Sciences Inc. – Director, Government Affairs

25) Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital – Web & New Media Specialist

26-27) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Director, Office of Communications/Development & Alumni Relations
• Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Affinity Engagement – $56k-$77k

28) Leidos – Communications Assistant supporting the National Institute of Justice

29) Mathematica Policy Research – Director of Strategic Communications – DC or Princeton, NJ

30-34) National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Manager of Philanthropic Communications
• Editorial Assistant
• Director of Annual Giving
• Individual Giving Coordinator
• Interns (scroll to find)

35) National Wildlife Federation – Web Content Specialist – 6-month term

36) OECD Washington Center – Public Affairs & Media Intern – Fall 2017

37-38) Open Society Foundation

• Policy Associate – apply by Apr. 10
• Senior Digital Editor – New York – apply by Apr. 7

39-40) Pepsi Co.

• Senior Government Affairs Manager
• Senior Government Affairs Analyst

41-42) Regional Airline Association – searches managed by SmithBucklin

• Director of Communications
• Director of Government Affairs

43-44) Salem Media Group

• Publicity Associate
• Publicity Intern

45) Spectrum/Charter Communications – Senior Director, Government Affairs

46) Truth Initiative – Social Media Coordinator

47) University of Richmond – Report Writer & Coordinator, Advancement Data/Analytics – Richmond, Va.

48) UPS – Public Affairs Intern (legislative/policy focus) and Public Affairs Intern (communications focus) – 18-month term, starting May 2017

49) Weber Shandwick – Director/Vice President, Health Care Public Affairs

50) Western Growers – Government Affairs Analyst

– see you again Wednesday –

Last Call for 23

Here's your Sunday run of 23 previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Conservation Voters of Idaho – Political Associate (scroll to find) – Boise, ID – Mar. 27 

U.S. Capitol Police – Public Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – Mar. 27

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – Senior Liaison Officer (pdf) – Mar. 28

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Specialist/Stewardship Writer (scroll to find) – Mar. 28

National Conference of State Legislatures

• Policy Director/Senior Policy Director, Commerce & Technology – $77k-$84k – Mar. 29
• Policy Director/Senior Policy Director, Education – $77k-$84k – Mar. 29

University of Maryland – Director of Development, Business School – Mar. 29 

World Bank – Communications Advisor – Mar. 29 

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay – Pennsylvania State Director – $60k+ – Camp Hill, PA – Mar. 31 

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Events & Promotions Admin Assistant (scroll to find) – temporary position; Apr.-June term – Annapolis, MD – Mar. 31

Congressional Research Service – Analyst, Environmental Policy – $94k-$123k – Mar. 31 

Legacies of War – Communications & Community Engagement Consultant – contract status; 6-month term – Mar. 31

U.S. Army – Writer/Editor – $94k-$123k – Mar. 31 

Nature Conservancy

• Associate Director of Development – Minneapolis, MN – Mar. 31
• Gift Planning Officer – Apr. 1

Conservation Alabama – Development Director (pdf) – $36k-$40k – Mobile, AL – Apr. 1
 
Trinity Episcopal School – Richmond, Va.

• Marketing & Communications Specialist (pdf) – Apr. 1
• Development & Alumni Relations Associate (pdf) – Apr. 1

British Embassy

• Trade and Investment Officer, Technology – $75k – San Francisco, CA – Apr. 2
• Capital Investment Officer – $75k – San Francisco, CA – Apr. 2
• Trade & Investment Advisor, Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing – $60k –  Seattle, WA – Apr. 2

National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Communications Specialist supporting the DC Women’s Business Center – Apr. 2

U.S. Coast Guard – Communications Specialist supporting USGC’s Civil Rights Directorate – $54k-$86k – offered under the Recent Graduates Program – Apr. 2

Picture Yourself in Maui or Even 1,000 miles South of There

Happy Friday!  Several excellent direct-to-us submissions (the first eight of these) in today's week-ending set.

The Plastics Industry Association is in search mode for a Digital Communications Specialist (PDF) with 3-5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, and writing/storytelling & expertise with social media platforms.

Raise DC, a multi-sector partnership that works to improve educational outcomes for DC children & youth, seeks an early-level Special Assistant to provide admin support to the organization's core staff and partners, as well as assisting in communications activities 7 special events. Experience in the nonprofit, education, or government sectors preferred – apply by Apr. 14

The American Gastroenterological Association is looking to bring aboard a Communications Manager with at least four years’ experience in the communications field as well as command of AP style & familiarity w/ content management systems; background in health/medical/science issues a plus.

Shaw Bransford & Roth seeks entry to mid-level Legislative & Communications Associate (scroll to find) – detail-orientation & ability to work independently are valued; previous Capitol Hill experience a plus.

The Center for International Private Enterprise seeks Staff Writer & Editorial Content Specialist with at least 5 years’ experience developing high-quality content; journalism, Capitol Hill press office, or speech writing background preferred

Humanitarian group Relief International has just passed along this this part-time Communications & Philanthropy Intern post for Summer 2017 – writing/editing capabilities, graphics & social media skills all valued – see also main career page.

Our friends at the U.S. Travel Coalition have shared paid opportunities for a Grassroots & PAC Intern and for a Communications Intern supporting Project: Time Off (scroll to find for both posts) – mid-May through Aug. time frame preferred.

Established direct response agency the Lukens Company seeks Marketing Intern (scroll to find) of the paid variety to contribute in a wide range of taskings – Shirlington location 

American University

• Communications Coordinator, University Library – $23-$26/hr
• Research Fellow with the Center for Media & Social Impact’s Rise Up Media & Social Change Project – part-time – $30/hr

Mystery employer – Copywriter/Proofreader – to $50k – Vienna-based – search managed by Creative Circle

Atlantic Media – opportunities supporting AtlanticLIVE:

• Events Coordinator
• Marketing Coordinator
• Production Assistant
• Junior Designer

AstraZeneca – Manager, Brand Communications – minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, corporate or brand communications, and issues management required.

University of Maryland

• Director of Development, Business School – apply by Mar. 29
• Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, School of Business – apply by Apr. 13
• Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications – apply by Apr. 20

Becket, a non-profit law firm that defends religious freedom for people of all faiths, seeks part-time Production Assistant (scroll to find) with knowledge of DSLR filmmaking as well as facility with Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro

… and finally: how about some potential living-the-tropical-dream type opportunities with the Nature Conservancy?

• Guest Services Manager on the Palmyra Atoll (located 1,000 miles south of Hawaii)
• Field Coordinator, Maui Program – Makawao, HI – apply by Apr. 6
• Cuba Manager – Coral Gables, FL location preferred – apply by Apr. 9

… and finally, part 2: or double down on the exciting job in an exotic locale factor by taking on this Digital Media Advisor role with the Institute for War & Peace Reporting based in Columbo, Sri Lanka.

Best wishes for an awesome hey-it's-finally-really-Spring weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Envelopes & Stamps Required

1) Accountability Council – Policy Associate

2) Achieving the Dream – Vice President of Strategic Partnership & Communications (pdf) – search managed by Commongood Careers

3) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Political Action Representative – $70k

4-5) American Society of Anesthesiologists – see also main career page

• State Affairs Associate
• Grassroots Program Administrator

6) APCO Worldwide – Interns (scroll to find)

7) Brookings Institution – Rubenstein Fellowship – apply by May 16

8) BRTRC – Communications/Public Affairs Specialist – current DoD security experience required

9) Chesapeake Bay Trust – Development & Communications Coordinator – Annapolis, MD

10) Center for Global Development – Communications Assistant

11) Conservation Alabama – Development Director (pdf) – $36k-$40k – Mobile, AL – apply by Apr. 1

12) Embassy of Denmark – Head of Culture, Press & Public Diplomacy (scroll to find) – fluency in Danish required – apply by Mar. 24

13-15) Facebook

• U.S. Public Policy Executive Branch Lead
• Public Policy Manager
• Policy Associate Manager

16) Fox/National Geographic Partners – Executive Assistant to the Chief Communications Officer

17-18) Georgetown University

• Stewardship/Advancement Coordinator
• Office Manager supporting the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

19-20) The Hill

• Director of Events
• here’s a rare sight: actual sent-using-envelopes-and-stamps applications are required for Intern posts

21-22) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Social Media Specialist

23) Mystery environmental organization – Development Assistant – temporary position – $14-$17/hr – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits

24) Mystery Falls Church-based telecom company – Web Content Manager – search managed by Profiles

25) National Council for Interior Design Qualification – Marketing & Communications Manager – part-time

26) National Defense Industrial Association – Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist – apply by Apr. 7

27-29) National Restaurant Association

• Director, Public Relations
• Communications Manager
• Digital Media Relations Manager

30) Nature Conservancy – Director of Communications, Global Water – London, UK – apply by Apr. 21

31) Providence Hospital – Communications & PR Manager – can also search here, using keyword communications or job ID 183213

32) Public Citizen – Healthcare Policy Advocate (pdf)

33) The Reis Group – Intern, Spring/Summer 2017 – $14/hr

34-35) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Specialist/Stewardship Writer – apply by Mar. 28
• Gift Officer supporting the National Museum of the American Indian – New York – apply by Apr. 9

36-39) Recent opportunities via Talent Market:

• Mercatus Center – Senior Policy Editor
• Carolina Journal – Legislative Reporter – Raleigh, NC
• Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Director of Labor Policy – Midland, MI
• Heartland Institute – President – to $260k – Arlington Heights, IL

40-41) Trinity Episcopal School – Richmond, Va.

• Marketing & Communications Specialist (pdf) – apply by Apr. 1
• Development & Alumni Relations Associate (pdf) – apply by Apr. 1

42) U.S. Army – Writer/Editor – $94k-$123k – apply by Mar. 31

43) World Resources Institute – Foundation Relations Manager

Fairness, Justice & Rocketry

Americans for Tax Fairness is in search mode for a Director of Communications with 7+ years of strategic communications experience and skills in media relations, digital/social media & website management; familiarity with economic, tax and budget issues very helpful – search managed by Democracy Partners.

Our friends – as well as devoted friends to man’s best friend – at the Humane Society of the U.S. have let us know about several currently-open opportunities; also note: you can bring your pooch to the office!

• Public Relations Specialist
• Manager, Web Marketing
• Digital Marketing Analyst
• Email Marketing Strategist
• Community Coordinator – social media focus
• Events Philanthropy Director
• Manager, Digital Acquisition Marketing
• Digital Acquisition Marketing Specialist

The Institute for Justice has passed along this call for a Director for their Center for Judicial Engagement; top candidates will possess ability to serve as an effective spokesperson, a solid grounding in constitutional law, at least three years of legal experience (plus a JD, we assume), and demonstrated commitment to individual liberty & limited government.

The Aerospace Industry Association has shared these currently-available Intern post with us:

• Graphic Design Intern
• International Affairs Intern
• Intern supporting the Team America Rocketry Challenge

We have it on good authority that this Senior Associate, Executive Office & Internal Communications post with the Pew Charitable Trusts that we first noted nearly a month ago is still available – 4+ years relevant experience & superior writing/editing skills are required.

Several opportunities shown as available with the previously unknown-to-us Good Food Institute (scroll to find):

• Director of Communications
• Social Media Specialist
• Major Gifts Officer
• Corporate Engagement Specialist
• Graphic Designer

Howard University – Senior Director, Media Relations – 10+ years’ experience on communications, media relations, journalism or related field required – can also search here

Capitol Hill

• California Bay Area MoC – Legislative Assistant
• Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Republican Staff – Committee Clerk
• Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) – District Director – Charlotte, NC
• Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) – Intern – avail. ASAP; runs to mid-May
• Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) – Press Intern – apply by Mar. 31
• Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) – Intern
• Energy & Commerce Committee, Democratic Staff – Intern and Press Intern
• Committee on Homeland Security – Intern

Fresenius Medical Care – Vice President, Government Affairs – at least five years’ experience in federal government relations, preferably related to ESRD or other applicable health care experience.

Environmental Defense Fund

• Project Manager, Political Affairs – Hispanic/Latino outreach focus; fluency in Spanish preferred
• Marketing & Communications Brand Manager – DC, New York, or Boston, MA
• Writer/Editor – New York
• Principal Gifts Coordinator – San Francisco, CA
• Interns (scroll to find)

These appear to be new with Bread for the World since last week’s Humanitarian & Relief Jobs Special – see also main career page

• Advocacy Officer (pdf)
• Lobby Day Assistant (pdf) – May 1 through June 16 term – apply by Apr. 7

The City of Alexandria will sustain you to the tune of $72k-$116 for service as the City’s Sustainability Coordinator – apply by Apr. 4

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Outreach Assistant, Field
• Interns – various disciplines noted – apply by Apr. 1

Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce – Chief Executive Officer – Glen Burnie, MD – projected 3Q 2017 start date; apply by June 30

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Chief of Staff for the VP of Communications – $95k-$125k
• Communications Manager supporting the Data Science Institute     

Special Edition: Government Relations & Lobbying

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we once again turn to jobs & internships in the government relations, lobbying & advocacy space.

AbbVie – Senior Manager, Political Affairs

Amazon

• Senior Manager, Public Policy – transportation focus
• Senior Manager, Public Policy – postal focus
• Senior Manager, Public Policy – aviation focus

American Association of Nurse Practitioners – Policy Analyst, State Government Affairs (scroll to find) – $54k-$86k

American Physical Therapy Association – Congressional Affairs & Grassroots Specialist – 4+ years' experience in political/legislative affairs or grassroots desired.

American Public Gas Association – Director of Government Affairs

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Director, Political Advocacy

Association for Advanced Life Underwriting – Vice President, Legislative Affairs

Association of American Medical Colleges – Government Relations Intern

ASPCA – Senior Manager, Federal Legislation

Battelle – Associate Director of Congressional Affairs

BOAT U.S. – Government Affairs Intern

Center for American Progress – Manager, State and Local Government Affairs

Center for International Policy – Advocacy Director

Comcast – Corporate & Government Relations Intern

Committee to Protect Journalists – Washington Advocacy Manager – apply by Apr. 30

Cure SMA – Director of Policy & Advocacy

Genentech – Director, Federal Government Affairs

German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – Congressional Affairs Intern

Hartford Financial Services Group – Managing Director/Head of Federal Affairs

Honeywell – Government Relations Intern

Horizon Pharma – Intern, Federal Government Affairs & Policy

Humanity United – Senior Associate, Policy & Government Relations (scroll to find)

Kids in Need of Defense

• Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor
• Policy Associate

Learning Policy Institute – Policy Advisor

McKesson – Director of Federal Government Relations

Mobilitie – Senior Government Relations Manager

Mystery employer – Government Relations Specialist – $50k-$55k – search managed by Anchorage Consultants

National Conference of State Legislatures

• Policy Director/Senior Policy Director, Commerce & Technology – $77k-$84k – apply by Mar. 29
• Policy Director/Senior Policy Director, Education – $77k-$84k – apply by Mar. 29

National Governors Association – Legislative Director, Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee

Prevent Cancer Foundation – Director, Policy & Advocacy – apply by Apr. 7

The Public Interest Network – Lobbying Associate – $26k

Raytheon – Senior Manager, Government Relations

Rheem – Manager of Government Affairs & Public Policy (search keyword public policy) – shown as being in Atlanta, GA, but it's also shown here as DC-based

SAIC – Government Affairs Intern

Smith & Nephew – Public Policy & Government Affairs Specialist

Smith’s Medical – Government Relations PAC Administrator

Takeda Pharmaceutical – Federal Government Affairs Director

Travelers – 2VP, Government Relations (we believe 2VP = Second Vice President)

UCB – Associate Director, U.S. Health Policy

U.S. Global Leadership Council

• Government Relations Manager
• Outreach Assistant, Strategic Initiatives

WGL Holdings/Washington Gas – Federal Government Relations & Policy Manager

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America – Senior Director/Vice President, Federal Affairs

Hello! Would You Like to Find a Great New Job or Internship?

You're in the right place, because we've got a bunch of them today, including a good number of direct-to-us submissions.  And there's some excellent jobs in yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week, as well.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is in search mode for a Senor Manager of Communications with 5+ years of experience in communications/PR and web content creation

Strauss Media Strategies seeks Account Exec/Senior Account Exec with min. 1-2 years’ experience in PR/communications required; working knowledge of radio & television PR tactics preferred.

National Home Infusion Association – Marketing Communications Manager (scroll to find) – $70k range – 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably in healthcare, are required, along with top-notch writing skills – Metro-proximate Old Town Alexandria location

Xenophon Strategies is actively recruiting for (scroll to find):

• Public Relations Senior Associate – 3 to 5 years of direct media relations experience required
• Intern – paid position

The National Asphalt & Paving Association seeks Editorial Director & Content Specialist (pdf) to write/edit for various outlets including Asphalt Pavement magazine – strong writing skills and knowledge of the magazine printing and production process desired – find application link here.

The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has passed along this fresh Director of Communications opportunity – 10-15 years of relevant experience required, including work in the public health field.

Per Friday’s comments section, we bring you this Digital Content Specialist post with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – social media skills and 4+ years of experience working in an organization involved in grassroots, legislative, and/or media campaigns required.

Johns Hopkins University

• Events Manager, School of Advanced International Studies
• Development Coordinator, School of Business – $16-$22/hr – Baltimore, MD

Legacies of War educates & advocates for the removal of unexploded ordnance in Laos; your spot in that operation could be as Communications & Community Engagement Consultant – contract status; 6-month term – apply by Mar. 31 – Intern (scroll to find) posts also noted.

NEA Foundation – Communications Manager – minimum 3-6 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field required

Federal Reserve – Summer 2017 Intern opportunities recently posted (scroll to find or search Intern job category)

Here’s a very fresh call for Vice President of Communications (scroll to find) for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation – extensive experience and strong project management, leadership and decision-making skills required – Annapolis, MD – apply by Apr. 11 – scroll down to see a temporary Events & Promotions Admin Assistant post with a Mar. 31 application deadline

Hager Sharp (scroll to find)

• Account Coordinator, Education
• Account Supervisor/Deputy Project Manager, Education
• Junior Graphic Designer

National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Communications Specialist supporting the DC Women’s Business Center – duties include online communications & developing outreach/marketing/promo materials – apply by Apr. 2

Conservation International – Managing Editor – duties include management of their Human Nature blog

Congressional Research Service – Analyst, Environmental Policy – $94k-$123k – apply by Mar. 31 

Robert F. Kennedy Institute – Summer 2017 Intern sought to support the Speak Truth to Power program, including its related photo exposition

Inova Health System (search using keyword fundraising or by job ID)

• Director, Institutional Giving (24088BR)
• Executive Director, Philanthropy (26198BR)

Bucolic Orange, Va. could be your new workday home as Associate Director of Communications for the Woodberry Forest School

U.S. Coast Guard – Communications Specialist supporting USGC’s Civil Rights Directorate – $54k-$86k – offered under the Recent Graduates Program – apply by Apr. 2

Justice Policy Institute – Communications Director –5+ years’ experience in strategic communications leadership role desired, preferably focused on social justice issues.

Higher education software & services provider Ellucian seeks Director, Media Relations with 7+ years related experience & a nose for news.

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• Account Supervisor
• Digital Media Designer

Amazon Conservation Team – Communications Coordinator – experience with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems & social media desired

Environics Communications – Intern (scroll to find) – full-time, paid position – agency or communications office experience preferred.

Return Engagements

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Alliance for Health Reform – Health Policy Associate – Mar. 20

Inter-American Development Bank – Brand Marketing & Communications Consultant – contract position; 10-month term – fluency in Spanish required – Mar. 20

Pro Bono Institute – Director of Communications – Mar. 20

Vermont Energy Investment Corp. – Public Relations Project Manager – Mar. 20

Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist – $65k-$103k – Mar. 20
• Public Affairs Specialist, Digital Engagement – $54k-$86k – fluency in Spanish required – Mar. 24 – subject to early closure if application threshold reached

University of Maryland – Director, University Communications – $88k-$111k – Mar. 21

Nature Conservancy

• Principal Gifts Officer – DC area or flexible location – Mar. 21
• Senior Energy Policy Advisor – Mar. 23
• Communications Coordinator – Mar. 24 
• Director of External Affairs – Birmingham or Montgomery, AL – Mar. 26

InterAction – Consultant, Engaging Lawmakers on Civilian Protection (scroll to find) – 5-month term – Mar. 22

International Monetary Fund – Special Assistant to the Director of Communications (scroll to find or use job # 1700306) – Mar. 22

U.S. Air Force – Congressional Liaison – $65k-$85k – Mar. 22

DC Water – Coordinator, Water Communications – $71k-$119k – Mar. 23

Unicef – Public Partnership Manager – Mar. 23

British Embassy

• Senior Congressional Advisor – $80k – Mar. 23
• U.S. Sector Lead, Capital Investment –  New York – $86k – Mar. 26
• Business Development Specialist, Life Sciences – Chicago, IL – $22/hr – Mar. 26
• Business Development Associate – $23/hr – San Francisco, CA – Mar 26

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay – Executive Director – Annapolis, MD – Mar. 24 

Jesuit Refugee Service – Major Gifts Officer (pdf) – Mar. 24

United Way – Lead Associate, Email Campaign Specialist – Mar. 24

OK, We're Here

We're off to slow start this morning (which is probably a good practice when it comes to fully enjoying St. Patrick's Day), so we're going to just reference a neat direct-to-us suggestion and a couple of the usual Friday suspects to get started this morning, and we'll add some more new finds later on.

We’re pretty intrigued by the future opportunities in the still-developing geospatial data space; if you are, too, then this Communications Associate (scroll to find) post with Copernicus.io is worth a look.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate supporting the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy
• Senior Associate, Data as a Strategic Asset
• Officer, Improving End-of-Life Care

West Coast-based opportunities with our friends at the British Embassy*

• Business Development Associate – $23/hr – San Francisco, CA – apply by Mar 26
• Trade and Investment Officer, Technology – $75k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Apr. 2
• Capital Investment Officer – $75k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Apr. 2
• Trade & Investment Advisor, Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing – $60k –  Seattle, WA – apply by Apr. 2
• Trade & Investment Advisor, Creative & Media – $65k – San Francisco, CA –  apply by Apr. 3

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate supporting the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy
• Senior Associate, Data as a Strategic Asset
• Officer, Improving End-of-Life Care

American University – Assistant Dean of External Relations – fundraising focus – search managed by Lambert & Associates

World Bank – Communications Advisor – 12+ years of relevant communications & branding experience required – apply by Mar. 29

Heavy engine & power generation stalwart Cummins seeks Government Relations Admin Associate – 2+ years’ experience required, preferably in a corporate setting

NFL Players Association – Partner Services Coordinator – $36k – focus on marketing/brand identity-related duties

Cultural DC (scroll to find)

• Communications Manager
• Development Associate

Insulin pump maker Insulet Corp. seeks Director, Government Affairs with 10+ years’ healthcare/pharma-related legislative or Federal agency experience

Association of American Railroads – Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs (pdf) – at least 10 years of congressional and/or administration experience in an area of importance to the railroad industry required.

This new Social Media Strategist post with microfinance group Accion would have been a nice fit for Tuesday’s Humanitarian & Relief Jobs special.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Development Coordinator, NSO National Trustees & Circles
• Assistant, NSO Corporate & Foundation Relations and another post with that title

Self-described boutique public relations firm simoneink seeks PR Assistant with 2+ years office or PR-related experience & positive, proactive outlook

Here’s a very fresh Digital & Social Media Specialist opportunity with the National Geographic Society – 1-2 years of experience in social media management & strategy desired

AAA – Manager, State Relations – 7+ years’ experience in state-level government relations desired; knowledge of traffic safety and vehicle technology issues a plus

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

* yes, we know Foreign & Commonwealth Office or the name of the particular consulate would be more accurate terms when there’s no DC-based opportunities, but you know what we mean, right?

March Happiness

Here's a smaller-than-usual Thursday just-the-jobs set, albeit with some nice direct-to-us submissions and other intriguing finds, to keep you occupied before March Madness kicks into full fear this afternoon.

1) The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has just passed along this Head of Campaigns & Strategy for International Industry Accountability opportunity – 7+ years’ experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing campaigns related to a corporate sector required, as well as In-depth knowledge of industry strategies & tactics to used influence public health policy.

2) While this Director of Government Relations (pdf) post with the National Network to End Domestic Violence notes priority status for applications received by Mar. 15, it was just passed along to us yesterday, so it appears they’re still looking for quality applicants – $89k-$105k – extensive legislative/advocacy experience desired.

3) The Association for Accessible Medicines is seeking a Director of Communications (pdf) with 5+ years’ experience & exceptional writing & editing skills; healthcare-related background highly desirable.

4-5) Fresh opportunities with Fintrac, a consulting company developing agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty.

• Program Manager – fluency in Spanish required
• Contracts & Grants Manager – Spanish language skills preferred

6-7) The National Geographic Society has let us know about these two Summer 2107 Intern posts to fill – can also search here, using req # or internship job function noted, and other intern posts appear available:

• Intern, Strategic Communications (13383) – apply by Apr. 21
• Intern, Internal Communications (13384) – apply by Apr. 21

8-11) Atlantic Council of the U.S. (scroll to find, except for interns link)

• Research Assistant, Executive Office
• Project Assistant, Eurasia Center – contractor status
• Project Assistant, Development Operations – contractor status – Russian language skills desired
• Interns

12) Brookings Institution – Communications Manager, Metropolitan Policy Program

13) Georgetown University – Development Associate, Parents

14) Hill+Knowlton Strategies – Fellow, Corporate Advisory Practice – 6-month term – $15/hr

15-16) Inter-American Development Bank

• Brand Marketing & Communications Consultant – contract position; 10-month term – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Mar. 20
• Communications Intern – apply by Mar. 24

17) JRB Communications – Communications Assistant – $17/hr

18-19) Nature Conservancy

• Communications Manager – apply by Apr. 7
• Federal Campaigns Coordinator – apply by Apr. 16

20) Texas Public Policy Foundation – Vice President of Communications – Austin, TX – search managed by Talent Market

21) World Resources Institute – Communications/Operations Intern – 6-month term, starting in May – paid-position

Lawyers, Trustees, Citizens & Churches

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has just passed along this Communications Officer (pdf) opportunity suited for candidates with 2+ years of related experience that demonstrates expertise in e-mail communications, list building, social networking & media relations.

We got a suggestion to add this Major Gifts Officer (pdf) post with the Jesuit Refugee Service to yesterday’s giant Humanitarian & Relief Jobs Special (and we have); 8-10 years of advancement experience with an emphasis on major gift acquisition and capital campaigns desired – apply by Mar. 24

The American Council of Trustees & Alumni is actively recruiting for these:

• Program Manager supporting the Fund for Academic Renewal
• Program Officer, Trustee Affairs (scroll to find)
• Interns – paid positions – apply by Mar. 27

Catholic Charities DC seeks Summer 2017 Intern (scroll to find) focusing on their photo/video operations and improving/updating their media contact lists; creativity & hustle also particularly valued; we’re told they have a neat HQ building near the Verizon Center – more Intern opportunities also available here, with Mar. 17 deadlines.

End Citizens United PAC, a progressive group working to get big money out of politics, is seeking paid Interns for the Summer term; duties include donor research, monitoring campaign finance reform developments, assisting communications & political teams, and admin support.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) – Staff Assistant
• Senior Republican – Communications Director
• Midwestern Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• U.S. Capitol Police – Public Affairs Specialist – $128k-$160k – apply by Mar. 27
• Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) – Intern and Press Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

Americans for Informed Democracy/AMP Global Youth – Project Coordinator supporting a virtual exchange program connecting youth in the US and the Middle East – part-time; 6-month term – apply by Apr. 3

National Wildlife Refuge Association – President – 10+ years of management experience demonstrating political, fundraising & organizational savvy desired – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

Ketchum

• Account Supervisor, Brand
• Director, Digital Research & Analytics
• Project Manager, Digital Analytics

Churches for Middle East Peace – Internships – best suited for well-organized college or grad students with excellent communication, writing & editing skills.

U.S. Air Force – Congressional Liaison – $65k-$85k – apply by Mar. 22

International Labor Rights Forum (scroll to find)

• Development & Communications Associate – apply by Apr. 3
• Interns – Bangla, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, or Uzbek language skills desired

Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy – Summer Research Intern – paid position – apply by Mar. 31

Leadership Roundtable, a partner to Catholic leaders in the areas of management & leadership development, seeks Communications & Marketing Manager – 5+ years’ experience required – apply by Apr. 28

Consumer Technology Association – Interns, Summer 2017 (scroll to find)