We're Unaccountably Cheerful This Morning

Our Monday is off to a pleasant start; we hope yours is, too.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Programming note: busy days ahead for us, so we'll just be publishing on Monday, Wednesday & Friday this week.

Scott Circle Communications is actively seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications with 10+ years’ experience as a PR professional, with client management & staff supervisory background.

Progressive communications firm Feldman Strategies has full- or part-time Communications Associate and Fellowship (scroll to find) opportunities available for candidates with 1-2 years of communications-related work/internship experience.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging seeks passionate communicator, effective writer, and possessor of web & social media expertise for Director of Communications post – apply by May 12

Better Markets, a group founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to advocate for financial/Wall St. reforms, seeks Social Media Specialist with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Gavi Vaccine Alliance –  Senior Manager, Communications & Advocacy – 7+ years of increasing responsibility in communications, journalism, policy, advocacy or public relations required; knowledge of global health or development issues greatly preferred, and French, German or Spanish language skills a plus – apply by May 12

George Washington University – Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences – 10+ years’ of experience in principal/major gifts and as a major gift manager preferred.

Marine Stewardship Council – Public Relations Manager – successful candidate will lead media engagement strategy & activities to establishing the MSC as the leading voice for sustainable seafood in the US – apply by May 24

National 4-H Council – see also main career page

• Public Relations & Celebrity Relations Manager
• Development Director for Agriculture (pdf)
• Account Manager, Corporate & Foundation (pdf)

The Anxiety & Depression Association of America, a group we’re going to need to consult ourselves if the Caps/Penguins series continues on its current trajectory*, seeks Marketing & Communications Senior Coordinator (scroll to find) with 2-3 years of non-profit or association management experience as well as skills using content management, social media & online webinar applications – apply by May 12

JP Morgan Chase seeks Relationship Manager to lead philanthropic giving/grant-making for a $22 million portfolio in the mid-Atlantic region – DC or Wilmington, DE

Parsons Corp. – Federal Systems Marketing & Communications Director – 15+ years of experience related to marketing, communications, brand management or a related field is required

CLS Strategies – Senior Vice President – minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, political, corporate or crisis communications desired.

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Outreach Assistant, Field
• Outreach Assistant, Strategic Initiatives
• Fall 2017 Intern application season now open– opportunities supporting communications, development, government relations, outreach & policy departments noted

Cisco Systems – Senior Manager, Government Affairs –  5-10 years of congressional/political experience desired.

Social Driver – Social Media Strategist – 2 - 5 years of relevant communication agency and/or social media experience desired – see also main career page

American Petroleum Institute – Director of Federal Relations (scroll to find) – 7+ years of advocacy experience required

Community Foundation for the National Capital Region – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications (pdf) – minimum of 5 years of senior-level experience required, including work supervising staff & external consultants/contractors.

These opportunities w/ self-described center-right policy institute the American Action Forum came up via search, and they’re also collected here – but there appears to be some disconnect w/ this career page found via their website:

• Communications Director
• Press Secretary
• Digital Director
• Health Care Policy Analyst
• Interns (scroll to find) – Summer 2017

George Mason University – Assistant Director of Annual Giving – mid-$40k – apply by May 9

Institute for Taxation & Economic Policy – Senior Fellow, Federal Tax Policy (pdf) – demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to non-expert audiences & strong analytical skills required – see also main career page.

…. and finally: sunny San Diego/Miramar, CA could be your workday home (and so so very close to Mikeller and Green Flash breweries, oh we’re sooooo jealous already) as Events & Marketing Manager for the U.S. Marine Corps – $50k-$60k – apply by May 18

* Of course, we hope the folks of ADAA don't think we're making light of their important work.