What's on Our Mind This Morning?

First off, we're sorry to hear that guitarist John Geils (as in J. Geils Band) has left the stage.  In happier and more-relevant-to-this-site's-focus news, the new Administration's federal hiring freeze is thawing.  And finally, it appears that you can start printing those Ahmadinejad in 2017 t-shirts.  Enjoy the day and the jobs.

You can discount the Nov. 2016 date noted in this listing for an Online Communications Coordinator with our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, as we’ve been assured they are actively recruiting for this post – experience in communications, public relations, or issue advocacy is highly desirable, as well as facility in social media & related applications.

The New America Foundation has passed along this entry-level Graphic Designer opportunity with an Apr. 21 application deadline and has also let us know that they are still looking to fill a few Summer 2017 Intern (scroll to find) posts noted.

We have it on good authority that microfinance & development group Accion is actively seeking a Social Media Strategist with 5+ years of experience in independent daily management of social media for a medium-to-large organization, preferably in the international development or finance sector.

The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to join their Annapolis-based team; your 2+ years’ relevant experience should demonstrate your abilities in social media, web management & producing audio/visual content for online purposes. 

International Monetary Fund (scroll to find or search using job #)

• Senior Media Officer (1700412) – apply by May 5
• Media Officer (1700412) – design focus – apply by May 5
• Media Officer (1700411) – video production focus – apply by May 5
• Staff Assistant, Ombuds Office (1700426) – part time – apply by Apr. 24

Samsung – U.S. Government Relations Senior Manager – 12+ years in advocacy role required, preferably in the tech industry with an emphasis on building Democratic relationships in the House & Senate.

The Children’s Partnership – see also main career page

• Senior Government Relations Associate (pdf)
• Communications Associate (pdf) – Los Angeles, CA
• Senior Director, Policy & Programs (pdf) – Los Angeles, CA
• Policy Associate (pdf) – Los Angeles, CA

Global Network Initiative – Policy Director – at least 5 years’ experience in international human rights law or policy, corporate social responsibility, or technology policy desired – apply by Apr. 24

Northrop Grumman – Executive Communications Manager – exceptional speech-writing and presentation development skills – Linthicum, MD – can also search here, using req ID 16012906

New at with the Kennedy Center since our mid-March check-in:

• Vice President of Institutional Affairs/Chief of Staff –10+ years’ experience in legislative policy either on Capitol Hill or in advocacy for arts required
• Coordinator, Major Gifts
• Assistant, Annual Giving Services
• Assistant, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Leadership Roundtable – Communications & Marketing Manager – 5+ years’ relevant mar/comm experience required

DC Dept. of General Services – Public Information Officer – $110k-$154k – apply by Apr. 14

Capitol Hill

1. North Carolina Democrat – Legislative Director
2. Midwest Republican – Deputy Press Secretary
3. Senior Republican – Military Legislative Assistant
4. Energy & Commerce Committee, Democratic Staff – Press Assistant
5. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) – Staff Assistant – based in Northern KY district office
6. E&C Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, Democratic Staff – Legal Fellow
7. Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) – Intern
8. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) – Intern
9. Committee on Oversight & Reform, Democratic Staff – Digital Intern

Government IT services provider CSRA seeks Communications Specialist with 3+ years’ relevant experience and a Secret-level security clearance.

Opportunities with early childhood nutritional health advocate 1,000 Days:

• U.S. Government Relations Manager
• Senior Associate, Advocacy & Outreach

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Communications – $66k-$126k – apply by Apr. 21

United Way

• Director, Public Policy & Advocacy – focus on supporting the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit – grant-funded position – apply by Apr. 13
• Global Account Manager, Corporate Relations – apply by May 11
• Senior Director, Corporate Relations – apply by May 11
• Director of Communications & Outreach, United Way of Escambia County – $41k-$50k – Pensacola, FL – apply by Apr. 29

University of Virginia – Assistant Director of Development, Healthcare Philanthropy – $55k-$62k – described an entry-level gift officer position – Charlottesville, Va.