Friday, August 18, 2017

Finish Strong

Resist the urge to coast through your Friday and finish strong with whatever you're up to this week, including perhaps your job search.

621-622) Public affairs firm the DCI Group is actively recruiting for these:
623) In addition to the pair of communications posts we noted in yesterday’s edition, the American Council of Trustees is also looking to fill remote-based Policy Database Intern (scroll to bottom) roles.

624) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Senior Digital Media Coordinator

625) American Hiking Society – Director of Policy & Advocacy – apply by Sept. 12

626-627) American University
628) Arcadia Power – Director of Public Relations – see also main career page

629) Arena Stage – Director of Media Relations

630) Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – Senior Director, Communications and Marketing – search managed by Staffing Advisors

631) Bechtel – Director, Global Media Relations

632) Bend the Arc/Jewish Action – PAC Director – search managed by Democracy Partners

633) Blumont – Communications Assistant

634-635) British Embassy
636) Burson Marsteller – Associate/Senior Associate/Manager, Healthcare Media

637) Center for Food Safety – Media Coordinator

638) Earthworks – Communications Manager – apply by Sept. 1

639) Engility Corp. – Communications Officer – current Secret clearance required

640) Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation – Communications & Program Coordinator (pdf) – $50k range – DC, New York; Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA – apply by Sept. 12

641) Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society – Coordinator, Government Relations

642-644) Heritage Foundation
645) Marriott Corp. – Senior Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center – seasonal/part-time

646) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Construction Communications Specialist – temporary post – $59k-$86k – apply by Aug. 31

647) National Propane Gas Association – Director of Legislative Affairs

648) National Review Institute – Regional Development Officer – remote-based/preferably in Southwest or Midwest – search managed by Talent Market

649) Norfolk Southern Corp. – Management Trainee, Government Relations

650) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Philadelphia Program – Philadelphia, PA

651) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, Politics

652) Results for Development – Communications Officer supporting the African Collaborative for Health Financing Solutions

653) … and finally: we’ll give a little more attention to this intriguing opportunity to helm a presumably crack staff including top chef, butler, gardener and 15 other staffers as Residence Manager for our friends at the British Embassy – $90k compensation, and accommodation is provided, which sounds sweet – apply by Aug. 29, and have us over for tea or something, OK?

We close your Friday with a reminder to check out Hank's Oyster Bar Beer-B-Q extravganza, Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Hank's Capitol Hill location as well as a number of great events starting Sunday (and and running though next Sunday) as part of DC Beer Week.  Best wishes for a fab  weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

1 comment:

Gordon said...

Squared Communications - Intern

Squared Communications, a boutique public relations firm based in Washington, D.C., is looking for a self-motivated intern interested in learning all aspects of the public relations field. Ideally, this candidate would start in mid-September and the position is full time. It's essential that the candidate have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.

The primary goal of the internship is for the individual to assist with specific projects and gain experience with public relations writing and day-to-day activities, media relations, and client management.

Responsibilities include:

· Monitor all forms of media for daily news clippings
· Draft press releases, blog post, pitches and other materials as necessary
· General and client-related research
· Draft social media posts for various clients
· Assist with developing and implementing social media campaigns
· Greet guests and clients
· Attend internal team meetings
· Media list development
· Communications with the media

Requirements

· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Must be very organized, able to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment
· Strong work ethic
· Bachelor degree

Compensation: $11/hr

Majors: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism

To apply please send resume and cover letter to info@sqcomms.com.