You'll Tire of the Jokes, but Not the Job

Here's a good-sized set with some great jobs to get your job-seek week off to a strong start.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Portland Cement Association seeks energetic self-starter with at least 6 years’ work experience in media relations, preferably on Capitol Hill or association, campaign, PR firm, or similar environment, for Director, Media & Public Affairs post.

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health seeks Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs with spokesperson experience and strong communications skills in both English & Spanish – DC or New York

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund has just passed along this Director of Communications opportunity suited for candidates with 8-10 years of communications & media relations experience; political, government/Capitol Hill, non-profit or legal background preferred – DC or New York

United Way Worldwide seeks Email Campaign Specialist with 1-3 years of email marketing experience or online marketing in B2C, B2B2C, or nonprofit brands; facility with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or other marketing automation platforms a big plus – search managed by LeaderFit

From a presumably wayward post in the comments field of an early-October edition, we bring you opportunities with Social Progress Imperative – see also main career page

• Media Manager (pdf)
• Writer/Editor (pdf)
• Digital Creative Manager (pdf)
• Communications Specialist/Intern (pdf) – May-Sept. 2017

ICF International – Communications Manager – experience in strategic communications & media relations on public health programs & issue required; cancer communications background a plus.

U.S. Green Building Council – Media & Communications Associate – 1-3 years’ communications, PR, and/or media experience required 

Mystery PR agency – Senior Account Supervisor – your 6+ years’ experience should include work involving the technology space & B2B – search managed by Paladin Staffing

American Chemistry Council

• Political & Legislative Manager
• Manager, Political Mobilization
• Communications Coordinator

Even with the never-ending “so, when are they going to send you up?” jokes you’ll get from friends & family, we’re guessing that a Government Affairs Manager post with SpaceX would be pretty neat.

Montgomery County Public Schools – Supervisor, Public Information & Web Services – 3 years of experience in media relations or with a media outlet required; crisis communications work strongly preferred – apply by Mar. 17 

College Board

• Policy & Government Relations Specialist
• Special Assistant to the Chief, Global Policy & External Relations

Lockheed Martin – Senior Government Relations Representative – minimum of five years’ experience managing a large political action committee required.    

McDonald’s – Federal Government Relations Manager (search DC location or use keyword 5123BR) – 5+ years of experience in federal government affairs desired – see also main career page 

Human Rights Campaign – Vice President of Marketing – 10 or more years’ relevant experience desired

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Director of Communications for the Center for Health Security – $65k-$90k
• Assistant Director of Development, Wilmer Eye Institute – $41k-$56k

George Washington University – Communications & Marketing Associate, Grad School of Education & Human Development – strong writing & graphics skills as well as experience in social media desired – apply by Mar. 7

Aspen Institute – Intern supporting the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs – mid-May through mid-Aug. term paid position.

Far flung opportunities with League of Conservation Voters affiliates:

• Conservation Alabama – Development Director (pdf) – $36k-$40k – Mobile, AL – apply by Apr. 1
• Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Social Advocacy Manager – location unspecified; their main office is in Ann Arbor
• Conservation Voters of Idaho – Political Associate – Boise, ID – apply by Mar. 27
• Washington Environmental Council/Washington Conservation Voters – Communications Director – $65k – Seattle, WA

Stand for Children – Vice President of Communications – demonstrated success managing comprehensive strategic marketing and communications efforts required, preferably within political and/or issue advocacy environments – Portland, OR

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – Senior Liaison Officer (pdf) – 10 years of relevant experience in development work and/or interacting with social partners and with governments, international organizations, or other civil society groups desired – apply by Mar. 28

Choice Hotels – Public Relations Intern – paid position; summertime busywork specified as not part of bargain