Great Jobs, Slight Concerns [edit: concerns allayed]

Hello Friday!  We close your week out with several great direct-to-us finds (the first 6 employers noted, to be exact about it), plus regular Friday mainstays and a handful of others we unearthed.

Imaging satellite builder & operator Planet seeks Senior Director of Government Affairs with strong leadership skills and capacity for self-direction to support lengthy government procurement & legislative cycles – see also main career page

As we round into consulting & campaign season, our friends at PoliTemps are seeking sharp & motivated political, PR, media & public affairs temporary staff (scroll to find) for a variety of assignments in DC and the metro area.

League of Conservation Voters

• Digital Coordinator – 2-3 years of demonstrable success in online organizing, email advocacy, and /or online fundraising – desired apply by Mar. 14
• States Programs Coordinator – experience in project management or program development to include: planning logistics, budgeting & reporting required –  apply by Mar. 19

Rewire.News, a daily online publication focusing on health, rights & justice, has just shared this Manager, Media Outreach (pdf) opportunity suited for candidates with 3+ years experience in communications, preferably for media/journalism entities or related to reproductive, racial, economic, and/or environmental justice – mid $50k to low $70k

Self-described entrepreneurial-minded leading tech media company Scoop News Group has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles (scroll to find):

• Content Marketing Manager
• VIP Speaker & Attendee Engagement Manager
• Director of Events

The Sheridan Group, a group offering advocacy services that “help the good do better,” is seeking a polished & highly organized Executive Assistant to the President & Director of Administration with 5+ years executive office experience in a law firm, association, non-profit, or  lobbying firm.

Council on Foundations – Director of Communications – 7+ years of marketing and/or communications experience desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Writer, Outreach & Stewardship/Philanthropic Partnerships
• Senior Associate, Stewardship/Philanthropic Partnerships

Pew Research Center – Senior Researcher, Global Attitudes – extensive survey research experience is required; advanced degree preferred

FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation & Research – Writer/Editor – $96k-$126k – apply by Mar. 13

FDA/Office of Medical Products & Tobacco – Supervisory Legislative Analyst – $134k-$164k – apply by Mar. 19

American Association of Immunologists – Director of Communications (pdf) – 7+ years years managing professional communications activities/initiatives, including overseeing the production of magazines/newsletters, is required; background in biomedical field a plus – see also main career page 

American University

• Director, Prospect Development
• Assistant Dean of Development, Business School – search managed by Aspen Leadership Group
• Major Gifts Officer, Law School
• Digital Managing Editor, Guns Project/WAMU 88.5 FM
• Development Coordinator, WAMU 88.5 FM
• Senior Graphic Designer, WAMU 88.5 FM

Public Religion Research Institute – Digital Strategy Manager – 3-5 of experience as a social media or digital strategist desired, along with strong writing, editing & proofreading skills. 

Heritage Foundation – Senior Advisor, Executive Branch Relations –  seeking candidates with 5-10 years of relevant policy and government experience, especially within the executive branch 

Atlantic Media

• Politics Editor
• Associate Editor, Digital Operations
• Associate Editor, Ideas

Update: We originally described this LinkedIn-sourced Director of Communications opportunity as being with with the the Town of Vienna, but a considerably sharper-eyed commenter has pointed out that the job is with Vienna's Our Lady of Good Counsel Church & School instead.  We remain perturbed by our initial carelessness.

Best wishes for a happy & harmonious weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.