Thursday, August 31, 2017

August's Haul: 1,029

We close your just-the-jobs August interlude with 1,029 opportunities noted over 23 days of new postings (44.7 per day).  We hope at least a couple of them made your application list.

987) The Millennial Action Project, a group working to make political cooperation a norm via Millennial leadership, seeks Communications Manager with strong editing skills & 2-4 years of relevant experience; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite & graphic design chops a plus – apply by Sept. 30

988-992) Georgetown-based public affairs cabal Story Partners has passed along these opportunities (scroll to find)
993) Congressman Al Lawson (D-FL) seeks Communications Director with exceptionally strong writing skills, on-the-record experience, and a proven track record of generating earned media.  Hill experience & Florida ties are strongly preferred.

994-996) The Internet Association got these over the transom to us just moments before we were ready to hit the “post” button:
997) American Heart Association – Communicator Associate (scroll down to see search module; search DC location) – part-time; long-term contract status – $14-$15/hr – search managed by Global Employment Solutions

998) American Political Science Association – Publishing Associate (pdf) – see also main career page – apply by Sept. 7

999) Booz Allen Hamilton – Public Affairs Analyst – Fort Belvoir, Va.

1000-1001) Brookings Institution
1002) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – Chicago, IL – apply by Sept. 7

1003-1006) Ford’s Theater
1007) George Mason University – Director of Annual Giving, Law School – apply by Sept. 15

1008-1009) Georgetown University
1010) Hilton – Director, Corporate Communications

1011) Hunton & Williams – Marketing & Communications Manager – DC or Richmond, Va.

1012) International Partnership for Microbicides – Manager, Regulatory Affairs

1013) Legal Services Corp. – Web Content Manager – $73k-$82k – see also main career page

1014) Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – Midland, MI – search managed by Talent Market

1015) Marine Corps Community Services – Strategic Communications Manager – $85k-$95k – Quantico, Va. – apply by Sept. 4

1016) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Corporate Relations Program Manager – $108k-$123k – apply by Sept. 13

1017) Mystery nonprofit – Website & Communications Assistant – search managed by The Choice, Inc.

1018) National Federation of Independent Business – Senior Media Manager

1019) National Geographic/Fine Art Galleries – Social Media Content Specialist

1020-1021) Nature Conservancy
1022) Prince George’s County Educator’s Association – Political Organizer – temporary position – apply by Sept. 1

1023) Total Wine & More – Director, Corporate Communications

1024) United Medical Center – Marketing & Communications Manager

1025-1026) United Nations Foundation
1027) U.S. Postal Service – Manager, Social Media & Insights (search using keyword social media) – see also main career page – apply by Sept. 5

1028) Voice of America – Editor/Team Leader, Real Time News Desk – $94k -$123k – apply by Sept. 5

1029) Wireless Infrastructure Association – State & Local Manager, Government Affairs
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1 comment:

  1. GordonAugust 31, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Academic Search, Inc. - Writer & Editor

    The Writer and Editor is an independent contractor to Academic Search. This role will carry the distinct responsibility of responding to proposal requests, preparing client presentations, drafting and editing firm documents and preparing the copy of marketing materials for meetings and conferences. The highest ethical standards are paramount.

    Develop customized proposals for submission to requesting entities

    · Research and customize each proposal, and deliver in a timely manner allowing adequate time for appropriate senior consultants to review and for others to prepare needed documents or reports
    · Ensure accuracy of information presented in proposals and client presentations
    · Coordinate the dissemination of the proposal responses with the Chief Operating Officer
    · Maintain consistency among references for the senior consultants, format resumes and draft bios for our team
    · Continually update and improve standard templates
    · Produce correspondence as requested by senior consultants (i.e.: letter of intent, welcome letters, introductory letters, etc.)
    · Provide edited copy of new website materials as needed
    · Provide edited copy of new marketing materials as needed
    · Provide edited copy of white papers, thought pieces, op-eds, etc. as needed
    · Prepare client presentations
    · Research and create customized client presentations in consultation with the senior consultant and central office staff as needed

    Basic Qualifications:

    · Substantial business writing and/or proposal writing experience
    · Demonstrated MS Office skills essential-Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
    · Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
    · Work experience at a college, university or higher education related organization is strongly preferred
    · Excellent attention to detail
    · Entrepreneurial spirit that leads to meeting or exceeding client expectations

    Professional Skills Required:

    · Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
    · Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors and work in a distributed work environment
    · Adeptness as working with different personalities and quirks of a distributed work team, including multiple US time zones
    · Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
    · Strong oral and written communication skills including command of the English language
    · Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
    · Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work as needed to complete projects
    · Ability to adapt to new technology systems
    · Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
    · Access to the internet and a reliable computer

    Compensation: This will be an independent contract for the firm under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer. There are no benefits available as an independent contractor. We will provide you the deadlines for the work and you will work as you determine best to meet those deadlines.

    Application Process

    Applications should include:

    · Cover letter that describes your interest in joining Academic Search, Inc. detailing how you meet the candidate requirements.
    · Complete resume
    · Writing sample
    · Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of four references, along with a note explaining the nature of your working relationship with each. No references will be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

    Application materials can be submitted in confidence to jobs@academic-search.com

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