Why Does a Three-Day Work-Week Feel Soooooo Long?

Happy Friday & a cheerful 7/7/17 to you all!  We have no idea why a short work-week feels so long; we probably weren't busy enough or something like that.  So attack one or more of these and maybe the day will fly by for you until happy hour or however you like to cap your day.

Media, survey research & technology cabal Morning Consult is in search mode for an Associate Communications Director to help promote the company brand & break into new markets – your 2+ years’ experience working in communications or PR should include work booking talent on radio/TV.

Garfinkel + Associates is casting about for a Writer/Project Manager capable of leading projects & dazzling clients to join their award-winning, Bethesda-based team of professional wordsmiths

The Human Rights Campaign is seeking an Associate Director, HIV & Health Equity Program with 3-6 years’ experience in public health; web/blog writing skills & background in HIV policy & advocacy are plusses.

The Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist with 2-3 years’ experience in digital communications, social & traditional media relations, and/or publications – Reston location. 

CLS Strategies has passed along these fresh Fall 2017 Intern posts of the paid variety:

• Intern – foreign language proficiency, (esp. Spanish) & social media expertise are pluses
• Digital Production Intern – proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign required.

Via yesterday’s comments field we see that the Association of Performing Arts Professionals seeks a Marketing & Membership Seasonal Associate for Sept. 2017 though Jan. 2018 – experience in communications & marketing and demonstrated interest in the arts & culture desired.

While we’re on the high-culture beat, we’ll also note these new opportunities with the Phillips Collection:

• Membership Manager
• Membership Services Associate – part-time – $13/hr

Heritage Foundation – Admin Assistant supporting the Simon Center for Principles & Politics – 4-5 years of relevant experience required

Washington Office on Latin America – Associate for Congressional Relations (pdf) – experience working in a congressional office on foreign policy & familiarity with U.S. policy toward Latin America preferred

Justice Policy Institute

• Communications Director – apply by July 20
• Interns, Fall 2017 (scroll down) – apply by July 21

CropLife America – Communications Coordinator – 4+ years of related experience & education required; familiarity with agricultural industry preferred.

ThermoFisher Scientific – Government Relations Specialist – admin, research & PAC management duties are all part of your portfolio

American University

• Director of Development supporting the Investigative Reporting Workshop
• Communication & Outreach Assistant supporting the Center for Diversity & Inclusion – part-time – $15/hr

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command – Director of Strategic Communications – $131k-$161k – Aberdeen, MD – apply by July 17

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Director, Environment International
• Officer, Pew Fund

Hispanics in Philanthropy – Communications Officer – part-time – 4+ years of experience in a communications and/or marketing role required, preferably at a nonprofit or foundation; background working on issues of diversity, particularly in the Latino community, is also a plus – DC or New York 

Atlantic Media

• Content Marketing Editor for the Government Executive Media Group
• Executive Editor for Nextgov
• Editor, Science Features – contract status

Mystery international development non-profit – Donor Relations Assistant – $15-$18/hr – temporary/contract status – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

British Embassy

• Trade & Investment Executive – $55k – Miami, FL – apply by July 17
• Communications Assistant – $20/hr – New York – apply by July 21

This fresh call for a PAC & Compliance Manager from a mystery law firm is very similar to this one from 24 days ago (that we noted here)...so we guess they’re still looking.

… and finally: you’ll be working for this guy, we’d hope, as Public Information Manager for the fine City of Portland, OR – $78k-$105k – apply by July 17

Best wishes for a grand & glorious weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.