Wednesday, October 31, 2018

We Have the Treats!

Your Halloween edition of DCPA+CJ is bringing the good stuff – just like those generous houses on your trick-or-treat route that happily fill your bag with full-size candy bars!  Lots of great direct-to-us submissions in today's set (the first 14 employers; everything above the FCC job).

The World Resources Institute is seeking a Communications & Social Media Specialist to develop and execute impactful communication strategies for their Climate program – 2+ years of relevant experience working in public relations, journalism, or communications with salient link to climate, energy or broader environmental issues desired.

Salisbury University, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, seeks Director of Public Relations &  University Spokesperson – 10+ years of related experience at the highest levels of public/media relations communications required – Salisbury, MD – apply by Nov. 25

The Cancer Support Community is in search mode for a Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy with 5-8 years of experience in public policy, public interest law or related field, as exhibited by extensive work with state and federal policymakers, national partners, advocacy groups, and constituents.

We first noted these opportunities to join MITRE in McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA several days back – and we’ve just heard that they are still actively recruiting for them
Here’s a very fresh Senior Project Manager post supporting the communications operation at the Urban Institute – 5-7 years of project management experience in a fast-paced work environment required; preferably in a non-profit, academic or creative organization.

Public affairs/advocacy software provider Quorum seeks Federal Account Manager with experience working in or with the U.S. Congress, as well as strong listening & relationship-building skills

The National Nurses Association tells us they are actively seeking candidates for these:
The Arms Control Association is seeking a Chief Editor for Arms Control Today – proven editorial/journalism experience required; a solid understanding of the international security and arms control field is a major plus – apply by Nov. 16

Convé Communications is seeking an Associate with 1-3 years communications experience; agency background preferred.

Forbes Tate Partners is actively recruiting for:
Maryland Office of the State’s Attorney seeks a Public Relations Officer with 5-7 years of experience in public relations, marketing or related field – $60k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 6

Digital Promise – Senior Communications Manager – 10+ years of communications & development experience required with at 3 years work related to education and/or technology – DC or San Mateo, CA

The Internet Association has just shared these with us:
The Patient Access Network Foundation seeks graduate student for starting-ASAP Marketing & Communications Intern – paid position – strong writing & editing skills required; health writing experience preferred – apply by Nov. 12

Federal Communications Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$148k – apply by Nov. 13

Incoming freshman Democratic Member of Congress seeks Scheduler with prior scheduling or Capitol Hill experience & detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory – Communications Specialist – 1-5 years’ experience demonstrating your ability to produce news, blog content, and/or technical stories desired – Laurel, MD

College of William & Mary
– Williamsburg, Va.
Fannie Mae – Corporate Communications Associate – 2+ years of related experience desired

The Seminar Network is seeking a Creative Script Writer to help craft major presentations & speeches for their network of social change entrepreneurs – 2+ years of relevant experience preferred

Here is a super fresh Communications Officer opportunity with the International Monetary Fund – 10 years of relevant experience required, as well as solid knowledge of economic/financial matters and global economic governance issues – apply by Nov. 13, as noted here

University of Virginia – Assistant Director of Marketing, Athletic Dept. – $36k-$40k – 2-4 years of athletics marketing, promotions, or development experience desired – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Digital, Social Media & Online Communications Jobs

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we once again focus on opportunities in the social media & digital communications space.

American River
s – Online Communications Manager

Amtrak – Social Media Listening Lead

Apptium
– Content Writer – $55k-$67k

Baltimore City Community College – Digital Media Coordinator

Bart & Associates – Social Media Coordinator

BluShark Digital – Digital Content Associate

Capital One – Brand Strategy Senior Associate, Community Management – McLean or Richmond, Va.

Carahsoft
– Digital Media Coordinator

Center for a New American Security – Digital Communications Specialist

Center for American Progress – Email Marketing Manager

Culture ONE World – Social Media Community Manager

DC Bar Association – Digital & Social Media Specialist

Defenders of Wildlife – Digital Content Associate – to $51k

Digital Promise – Content Writer/Editor

Fannie Mae – Director Digital & Social Media Communications

Global Blockchain Business Council – Events/Social Media Lead

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Insight Systems – opportunities supporting USAID’s Feed the Future initiative
The Israel Project – Digital Communications Specialist (scroll to find)

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Jones Networking – Digital Marketing Specialist

Mystery Alexandria-based Digital Agency – Social Media Director – search managed by Torchlight Hire

Mystery DC-based employer – Regional Social Media Marketing Guru – $70k-$90k – search managed by COREcruitment

Mystery DC membership association – Digital & Social Media Specialist – search managed by Contact 1

National Public Radio – Social Media Strategist/Editorial Assistant supporting How I Built This

NCTA
– Director, Digital Strategy

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – Digital Reporter/Writer

Office of U.S. Attorneys
– Digital Communications Manager – $96k-$148k –  apply by Nov. 9; subject to early closure

Patriotic Millionaires – Senior Digital Communications Associate – $46k-$52k

QTS – Digital Content Editor

Rare – Digital Experience Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. – Public Affairs Specialist, Social Media – $56k-$126k – apply by Nov. 5; subject to early closure

Syneren – Junior Social Media Specialist supporting NASA’s Astrophysics Sciences Division

Tier 10 – Social Media Ninja

TV One – Junior Producer, Digital & Social Media

Virginia Hospital Center
– Web & Digital Communications Manager

Washington Post – Digital Producer

Westat – Digital & Social Media Specialist

Monday, October 29, 2018

It's Monday, So Let's Get to It!

And don't miss previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll start with a very fresh Senior Communications Manager with General Motors supporting their GM Defense division – 8-10+years public relations and/or journalism experience desired, with at least 4 years in a corporate or agency PR environment.

Education technology company EVERFI seeks Chief Communications Officer with 15+ years of experience working in senior leadership positions in marketing communications including promotion of programs and sales/fundraising initiatives.

The Muslim American Leadership Alliance is seeking a New York-based Community Manager to help connect their constituency in person & online in NYC – strong communication & interpersonal skills and knowledge of effective fundraising strategies desired – we’re told a $55k-$60 pay scale applies.

Recent opportunities with international development nonprofit Pact:
This Media Relations Coordinator post with the Cato Institute appears to be new since our 3-weeks-ago check-in – seeking candidates with 1-2 years’ experience at a broadcast media outlet, or nonprofit, government, corporate, or association marketing or PR office.

CBRE – Senior Communications & Media Manager – at least 6-8 years of relevant work experience required.

United Nations Foundation – Manager, Program & Impacts supporting the Girl Up campaign – 7-9 years of experience that includes work with in youth programs or mobilization required, as well as familiarity with program design, monitoring & evaluation.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
PBS – Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications – 8+ years of corporate communications and/or public relations experience required.

Prince George’s County Police Dept.
– Public Information Officer – $41k-$80k – fluency in Spanish a must – apply by Nov. 26

WE ACT for Environmental Justice, an NYC-headquartered organization working to ensure that people of color and/or low-income help shape environmental policy, has DC-based National Campaign Director (65k-$75k) and National Campaign Associate ($50k-$55k) opportunities available.

Ocean Conservancy
We won’t make you wait until our usual Friday check-in with the Pew Charitable Trusts to see this new Communications Associate opportunity – at least one year of experience in a nonprofit or public policy organization required, including communications-related work.

340B Health, advocate and resource for healthcare providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program, seeks Communications Manager – 4+ years of experience in content creation & social media required; knowledge of health care and health policy preferred

APCO Worldwide
– Research Manager – 4-7 years of relevant research experience required; background in public affairs issues management/branding strategy a plus

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange – Health Policy Analyst – $49k-$80k – 3+ years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies & programs required – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 1

American Enterprise Institute – Media Relations & Marketing Associate – ability to think strategically & plan a comprehensive media outreach program required.

National Organization for Women
– Press Secretary – 3+ years of experience required; background as primary press contact for campaign or national organization preferred.

Bipartisan Policy Center
Metalogix – Copywriter – 4-7 years of copywriting experience for B2B organizations required, preferably with a background in information technology marketing.

George Washington University – Assistant Director, Alumni Volunteer Programs & Professional Development – experience in a higher education setting, including experience in advancement, volunteer management, HR development or a related field such as communications, marketing, or PR preferred.

George Mason University
Taxpayers for Common Sense – Communications Staffer – part-time/temporary position – $15/hr – duties include data entry, updating, tagging, and archival of press clips & media coverage.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Here We Go Again

Please enjoy your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Defense Security Service – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Oct. 29

Food & Drug Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – Oct. 29

National Association of Federally Impacted Schools – Director of Policy & Advocacy – Oct. 29

Smithsonian Institution – opportunities supporting the Asian Pacific American Center
Nature Conservancy
American Forest Foundation – Digital Communications Coordinator – Oct. 30

Dept. of Education – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $96k-$126k – Oct. 30

Texas Democrat MoC – Press Assistant – Oct. 31

Refugees International – Senior Advocate, Women & Girls’ Rights – Oct. 31

Union for Concerned Scientists – Federal Defense Campaign Director – $100k – Nov. 1

University of Maryland – Director of Development Communications & Marketing, UMD Athletics – Nov. 1 

American for the Arts – Director of Federal Affairs – $90k – Nov. 2, as noted here

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research – Communications & Legislative Affairs Officer – see alternate description/application address here – Nov. 2

George Mason University
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Public Affairs Associate – Nov. 2 

Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Assistance – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Nov. 2

University of Virginia – Senior Director of Development for Global Affairs – Charlottesville, Va. – Nov. 2

United Nations Environment Programme –  Communications Officer – Nairobi, Kenya – Nov. 3

British Embassy – Senior Trade Policy Strategy Advisor – $90k – Nov. 4

HALO Trust – Communications & Marketing Officer – Nov. 4

Parts Unknown provides an inside look at the challenges and rewards of working with Tony and putting together show – tonight at 9:00pm (eastern) on CNN.


Friday, October 26, 2018

Your Spot on the Sox Roster is in Salem

Hello Friday job-browsers!  We end our big week with 246 jobs & internships found – we hope one or more of them worked for you.

1) The National Alliance on Mental Illness has passed along this Manager, Marketing & Communications role focusing on the development of marketing & communications efforts in support of NAMI affiliate offices, organizational partners & professional groups including health care providers/systems – 5-8 years relevant experience desired – apply by Dec. 15

2) The American Council of Trustees & Alumni is seeking an Executive Director (scroll to find) to helm their Fund for Academic Renewal – 10+ years of experience in higher education and/or relevant nonprofit work as well as a background in fundraising/grantmaking desired.

3) The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. is seeking an Intern to support their Office of External Engagement in a variety of external affairs planning & admin duties – can start ASAP or in January

4) American Action Forum – Press Secretary

5-10) American University
11) British Embassy – Senior Trade Policy Strategy Advisor – $90k – apply by Nov. 4

12) Center for American Progress – Executive Director of Generation Progress

13) Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Media Relations Advisor – $114k-$148k – apply by Nov. 7

14-17) Colorectal Cancer Alliance
18) Dominion Energy – External Affairs Representative – Richmond, Va.

19) Government Accountability Office – Visual Communications Analyst (graphic design role) – $86k-$127k – apply by Nov. 6

20) Johnson & Johnson – Federal Affairs Senior Manager, Consumer Medical Devices

21) Montgomery College – Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations

22) Mystery DC membership association – Digital & Social Media Specialist – search managed by Contact 1

23) Mystery foreign affairs advocacy organization – Video Editor – 5-month term – $40-$60/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

24) National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum – Digital Engagement Specialist (scroll to find) – $45k-$50k

25) National Association of Federally Impacted Schools – Director of Policy & Advocacy – apply by Oct. 29

26) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Research Associate, Retirement Savings

27) Pew Research Center – Intern, U.S. Politics – Spring 2019 – paid position

28-31) UnidosUS – strong Spanish language skills preferred/required, depending on position
32) … and finally: We’re sure at least one of you kind-hearted folks will jump at this Community Service Manager opportunity with the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (use keyword IRC32920) – $63k-$105k – apply by Nov. 8

33) … and finally, part 2: Fancy yourself an aspiring Buck, Scully, or even Brockmire?  Step up to the plate and claim this Manager of Broadcasting & Media Relations post with the Carolina League’s Salem Red Sox, where your duties will include calling all 140 Sox games , and presumably enjoying bus travel from Wilmington, DE to Myrtle Beach, SC & points in between.

Best wishes for a awesome & restorative weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some diversions for your Saturday & Sunday – more ahead here.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Set for Further Expansion

Our big week of just-the-jobs week programming continues, and we plan on making it even bigger before we hang it up for the day [edit: and now we've wrapped up for today w/ 60 listings]

1) International exchange stalwart Cultural Vistas is seeking a Communications+PR Manager with at least 4-5 years of marketing & communications experience and strong skills in storytelling, social media & pitiching.

2-3) Our friends at CLS Strategies are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):
4) AARP – Senior Media Relations Associate

5) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Social Media & Audience Development Coordinator – see also main career page – apply by Nov. 19

6) Aspen Institute – Communications Coordinator, Financial Security Program

7-8) Brookings Institution
9-10) Carnegie Institution for Science
11) Center City Public Charter Schools – Communications & Development Manager

12-13) CLEAR
14) CollabraLink – Communications Specialist supporting the NOAA

15) DC Dept. of Human Services – Legislative Specialist – $100k-$129k – apply by Oct. 28

16) Environmental Working Group – Communications Intern – paid position

17) Georgetown University – Stewardship Coordinator

18) Global Business Travel Association – Communications Coordinator

19) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Science Writer

20) INNOVIM, LLC – Communications Specialist supporting to work with our NOAA’s Weather Ready Nation program

21) International Association for the Study of Pain – Editorial Coordinator – apply by Nov. 12

22-23) Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment – Annapolis, MD
24) Microsystems Automation Group – Digital Media Specialist supporting the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

25) National Farm to School Network – Policy Specialist – apply by Nov. 16

26) National Safety Council – Government Affairs Specialist – $60k

27-32) Nature Conservancy
33) Pacific Legal Foundation – Development Research Manager – search managed by Talent Market

34-35) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
36) ReThink Media – Senior Associate, Rights & Inclusion Collaborative – $60k-$70k

37-39) Smithsonian Institution
40) Society for Neuroscience – Policy & Advocacy Fellow – 6-month term; preferably Jan.-June

41) Spectrum – Vice President, External Affairs

42) Suburban Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine – Manager, Strategic Public Relations & Communications

43) Tax Foundation – Vice President/Director of State Projects – search managed by Talent Market

44) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership – Chief Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 16

45) Tuvli – Public Affairs Specialist

46-47) charity: water – New York
48) Management Sciences for Health – Senior Communications Specialist

49) Mystery DC nonprofit – Development Associate – temporary post – $16-$19/hr – search managed by Professionals for Nonprofits

50) Tigercomm – Account Associate

51-52) Edelman PR
53) Northern Virginia Community College – Social Media Manager – $60k-$70k – apply by Nov. 16

54) Raytheon – Public Relations Representative

55) U.S. Institute for Peace – Vice President of External Relations

56) Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby – Public Relations Representative

57) Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance – Social Media & Public Relations Specialist (select GO to bring up listing) – Williamsburg, Va.

58-59) Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
60) Medstar Georgetown University Hospital – Communications Specialist – part-time

– more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Campaign, Council, Corporation & Chamber

1) American Forests – Social Media Coordinator

2) American Physical Therapy Association – Marketing Specialist

3) American Society of Clinical Oncology – Communications Intern – Spring 2019

4-5) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State
6) Anheuser-Busch InBev – Government Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$58k

7-9) Booz Allen Hamilton
10) (c) Management Inc. – Senior Writer/Editor

11-12) Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
13) Capital Area Food Bank – Public Relations & Outreach Specialist

14-16) Capitol Hill
17) Clean Choice Energy – Public Relations Manager (scroll to find)

18-20) Consumer Federation of America (scroll to find)
21) Conway Strategic – Communications Associate – $44k-$52k

22-23) Council for Exceptional Children – see also main career page
24) Dominion National – Marketing Communications Specialist

25) FOCUS – Manager of Strategic Communications (scroll to find)

26-27) Friends Committee on National Legislation
28) KPMG – Director of Government Affairs

29) Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic – Marketing and Communications Manager (scroll to find)

30) Mystery Arlington-based employer – Communications Specialist – temporary position –  $25/hr – search managed by Randstad

31) National Association of Black Journalists – Communications Director (scroll to find) – apply by Nov. 15

32) National Federation of Independent Business – Social Media Marketing Manager

33-35) Perkins Eastman – see also main career page
36) Polsinelli PC – Legislative Director

37) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – Vice President of Public Policy – apply by Dec. 21

38) St. Andrew’s Episcopal School – Development Coordinator

39) Travel Leaders Group – PR Manager

40) United Nations Foundation/UNA-USA – Communications Associate

41) University Corporation for Atmospheric Research – Government Relations Associate

42-46) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. except as otherwise noted
47) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Associate Manager, Global Partnerships & Marketing

48) US Pharmacopeia – Social Media Manager

49) Viasat – Government Relations Specialist

50) World Resources Institute – Communications & Social Media Specialist, Climate Program

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

49 More

Hey look – more jobs!  We hope one of them works for you.

1) We’ll lead you off with this new Communications & Marketing Officer post with the international landmine-removal stalwart HALO Trust – 1-3 years’ experience of marketing, digital fundraising, communications, or related fields desired, as well as the ability to coordinate campaigns that inspire sharing, giving & boost e-newsletter subscriptions – apply by Nov. 4

2) PR & public affairs firm Rasky Partners is recruiting for an Account Coordinator (scroll to find) with 1-3 years of experience related to communications and/or government affairs & exceptional writing skills – Metro Center-proximate location.

3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has passed along this fresh Policy Associate opportunity –3+ years of legislative, public policy, and/or regulatory experience in food, nutrition, health, and/or science space desired, as well as a relevant graduate degree, such as an MPH, MPP, or JD.

4) Per the comments field, we see that Whiteboard Advisors is seeking an Admin Associate/Scheduling & Events Coordinator with top-notch  logistical & project management skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

5-6) American Chemistry Council
7) American Councils for International Education – Communications Officer supporting the Future Leaders Exchange and the Youth Exchange & Study programs

8) American Hotel & Lodging Association – Director of Communications (pdf)

9) American for the Arts – Director of Federal Affairs – $90k – apply by Nov. 2, as noted here

10-12) Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
13-14) Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence
15) Defense Security Service – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Oct. 29

16) Defense Threat Resolution Agency – Legislative Liaison – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 28

17) Democracy Collaborative – Manager, Healthcare Engagement – $67k

) Dept. of Education – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 30

18-19) Defenders of Wildlife
20) DynCorp – Senior Government & Public Affairs Representative

21) First Book – Interns, Spring 2019 – development and marketing & communications specialties noted

22) Food & Drug Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – apply by Oct. 29

23) Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research – Communications & Legislative Affairs Officer – see alternate description/application address here – apply by Nov. 2

24) Greater Reston Arts Center – Advancement Officer

25) Hill+Knowlton Strategies – Public Affairs Associate

26) Microsoft – Government Affairs Coordinator

27) Millennium Challenge Corp. – Social Media Manager – $58k-$99k – apply by Nov. 9

28) Mystery DC-based law firm – Events Coordinator – search managed by R&W Group

29) Mystery medical sector association – Meeting & Event Coordinator – $45k-$52k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

30) National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/Medicine – Senior Editor, Policy & Global Affairs

31) National Institutes of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$126k – apply by Oct. 26

32-35) National Trust for Historic Preservation – see also main career page
36) Palladian Partners – Communications Associate

37) Population Association of America – Communications & Membership Manager

38-39) Sabin Vaccine Institute
40) SEIU – Deputy Director of Communications – $125k

41) Shine Consulting Group – Marketing & Communications Associate (scroll to find)

42) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Assistance – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 24$134k-$164k – apply by Nov. 2

43) Tanager – Communications & Partnerships Director – French or Hindi language skills a plus

44) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Interns – Spring 2019 – apply by Nov. 1

45) U.S. Marine Corp. – Editor supporting the Marine Corps. University Press – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 24

46) World Food Program USA – Writer (scroll to find)

47-48) World Wildlife Federation
49) … and finally: perhaps you can carpool to work with co-workers Stras, Zim, Max – or Bryce, we hope – in one of several 2019 Intern (scroll to find) roles with your Washington Nationals – opportunities include communications, payer development, scouting, operations & even grounds-crew posts.  And yes, we’d love a couple nice seats for a Friday night tilt in the coming season.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Big Week

Hello Monday!  The finally crisp Fall weather has given us a jolt of energy, which we are channeling towards a big week of just-the-jobs programming to jump-start your job search!  So get to it – and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) Energetic-sounding, progressive-focused communications cadre UpShift Strategies is recruiting for a Strategist with 1-3 years’ experience that demonstrates a strategic mindset, strong writing skills, and attention to detail.

2) The League of Conservation Voters has passed along this fresh Youth Digital Campaigns Manager opportunity – 2-3 years of proven experience in online organizing, email advocacy, and/or online fundraising desired – apply by Nov. 15

3-4) The National Multifamily Housing Council has shared a couple fresh opportunities since our check-in with them last Monday:
5) Seattle/Western U.S.-based public affairs firm Strategies 360 is seeking a starting-ASAP Intern to support their DC outpost – duties to include legislative monitoring, media tracking, research, social content development, Congressional hearing analysis & admin/office support – paid position.

6) U.S. PIRG is seeking starting-Aug. 2019 Fellows to run grassroots campaigns and canvass operations in DC, Portland, ME, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Baltimore, Chicago & Madison, WI – 2 year term – $27k

7) Bechtel – Corporate/Public Affairs Interns: Student Intern and Graduate Intern – Summer 2019

8-9) CARE – see also main career page
10-16) Center for Community Change
17) Center for Reproductive Rights – Senior Federal Policy Counsel – apply by Nov. 23

18) Common Cause – Philanthropic Advisor

19) Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Executive Coordinator – $40k-$50k – apply by Oct. 23

20) George Mason University – Events Coordinator, Admissions Office – low to mid $30k – apply by Nov. 2

21) George Washington University – Senior Constituent Records Coordinator, Alumni Relations

22) GTL – Director, Corporate Communications – see also main career page

23) Human Rights First – Interns, Spring 2019 (scroll to find) – DC & New York – apply by Dec. 4

24-27) ICF International
28-30) MITRE Corp. – McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA
31) Mystery DC-based trade association – Executive Assistant/Scheduler – $60k-$65k – search manager by the Creative Group

32) Mystery Reston-based association – Digital Marketing & Communications Assistant – search managed by the BOSS Group

33-37) Nature Conservancy
38) Oceana – Campaign Director, Plastics

39-41) People for the American Way
42) Reading is Fundamental – Senior Director of Philanthropy & Corporate Fundraising – search managed by the HR Team

43) Results for Development – Global Program Communications Director

44) Share Our Strength – Senior Project Manager supporting the No Kid Hungry campaign

45) Sierra Club – Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Intern – Feb.-May 2019 term – DC or Oakland, CA

46) Union for Concerned Scientists – Federal Defense Campaign Director – $100k – apply by Nov. 1

47-49) United Food & Commercial Workers
50-53) University of Maryland
54) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development Assistant – search managed by the HR Team

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Look Again & Look West

Here's your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

DC National Guard – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – Oct. 22

Historical Society of Washington, DC – Communications Manager (pdf) – $50k-$60k – Oct. 22

Smithsonian Institution
World Bank – Program Assistant – Oct. 22

Nature Conservancy
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – – Development Writer/Editor – Oct. 23

Charles County – Community Engagement Coordinator – $48k – La Plata, MD – Oct. 23

House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk
British Film Commission – Office Assistant – $20/hr – Los Angeles, CA – Oct. 24

DC Office of Planning – Public Affairs Specialist – $83k-$107k – Oct. 24

Food & Drug Administration
Prince William Public Library System – Marketing & Public Relations Specialist – $55k-$75k – Woodbridge, Va. – Oct. 24

World Health Organization – Admin Assistant – strong Spanish language skills required – Oct. 24

Dept. of the Treasury/U.S. Mint – Public Affairs Specialist – $56k-$88k – Oct. 25

Parts Unknown takes to the expansive skies of West Texas – tonight at 9:00pm (eastern) on CNN.

Friday, October 19, 2018

We're Back With the Good Stuff

Hello Friday job-search enthusiasts!  We're back from Atlanta – and a visit to this old friend – with a few days' worth of terrific direct-to-us submissions.  We'll add some Friday usual suspects later, but we wanted to these great opportunities out to you now.

Young Invincibles
, a non-profit research & policy organization working to expand economic opportunity & political engagement for young adults, is seeking a Communications Director with 5-8 years of communications, political strategy, or campaign experience, as well ability to translate complicated policy into compelling content – see also main career page.

The American Red Cross has passed along this very fresh Communications Specialist, Biomedical Services opportunity – 5-7 years of communications experience & excellent writing skills required; background working in a regulated industry preferred.

Opportunities to support the work of Ceres in tackling sustainability challenges such as climate change, water scarcity & pollution, and human rights abuses – 5+ years of relevant communications, PR or journalism experience desired for both:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is in search mode for a Public Affairs Associate with 3-5 years experiencing managing public affairs activities for a non-profit, mission driven organization, including work managing relationships with high-profile leaders & celebrities – apply by Nov. 2 

Resources for the Future is seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist to help develop digital marketing & social media campaigns, newsletters & invitations, and marketing materials – 2+ two years’ marketing experience preferred – see also main career page

Healthcare access advocate United States of Care has let us know they have several posts to fill – these can all be based in DC or Minneapolis, MN, with the exception of the DC-only Spring 2019 Intern slots:
The American Association of University Women has shared this Digital Director opportunity suited to candidates with 8+ years of experience in digital media and communications, journalism or web design, or related fields, as well as proven ability to create multimedia content.

The Project On Government Oversight is looking for a Deputy Director of Investigations to help conduct, oversee, and execute hard-hitting investigative journalism to shine a light on waste, corruption & abuse of power – $85k-$95k – 5+ years of significant investigative experience involving government and/or corporate accountability required, as well as a background managing investigative/research teams – search managed by Ettleson & Associates

Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have tipped us off to three opportunities to join their downtown DC-based team (scroll to find):
NestlĂ© is looking for a Video & Design Specialist, Digital Media supporting the Corporate & Brand Affairs team in their new office in Rosslyn – 3+ years of hands-on video & graphic experience for digital & social distribution required, as well as a strong command of visual design & strong image editing skills.

American University
Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research Center – Research Analyst, Internet & Technology – 2-6 years of opinion research experience desired

Atlantic Media
Center for American Progress
Best wishes for a fabulous & victorious weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Beerfest season is morphing into oysterfest season, it appears – more ahead here.