Finally, a Fall Friday

Hello Friday job-seekers!  Finally, some crisp Fall weekend weather arrives; where the heck did we put our sweaters?  Hope you have a cheery day & fruitful search.

Our friends at CLS Strategies have a very fresh Managing Associate (scroll to find) role to fill – 3-6 years’ experience in journalism, political campaigns, on Capitol Hill, a PR agency, or association setting desired.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington has shared this fresh Major Gifts Officer opportunity – 5+ years of experience in major gift fundraising & developing complex fundraising strategies desired – we also see an Institutional Giving Associate post available – see related LinkedIn post that was also passed along

Convé Communications has passed along this Associate post suited for candidates with 1-3 years communications experience; agency background preferred – position to focus on health care & non-profit clientele – Downtown/Dupont Circle location

Per Wednesday’s comments, we bring you this Consultant, Public Affairs/Strategic Communications post with FTI Consulting – at least one year of communications agency and/or state/federal government experience required; Capitol Hill background a plus.

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities is actively recruiting for these:

• Development Writer/Editor – apply by Oct. 23
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Food Assistance
• Public Policy Analyst supporting their DC Fiscal Policy Institute affiliate
• Research Assistant/Associate, Federal Fiscal Policy – 2 year term, starting June 2019
• Budget & Finance Reporting Specialist
• Grants Budget Specialist

The National Council on Teacher Quality is seeking analytical people to join our dynamic team of remote-based Policy Analysts. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy conducting research, they would like to hear from you.  Part-time position w/ flexible hours, and opportunity to improve education for all students – pay starts at $20/hour.

The National Women’s Health Network is seeking a Communications Intern for the Winter term w/ strong writing & research skills & facility w/ social media platforms; familiarity w/ graphic design programs, WordPress, and/or Blackbaud NetCommunity a plus – January 2019 start date, we’re told.

The Hatcher Group is seeking a college senior or grad student for a paid part-time Communications Intern in its Annapolis, MD outpost – Jan.-Apr. 2019 term – outstanding writing, editing, media and social media skills & passion for progressive policy issues desired.

Heritage Foundation – Junior Graphic Designer – 1-3 years of experience in graphic or visual design desired, as well as facility w/ Adobe Creative Suite applications

League of Conservation Voters

• State Data Associate – apply today, Oct. 12
• Associate Manager, Affinity & Corporate Partnerships – apply by Oct. 14
• Conservation Fellow, CV Idaho (pdf) – 2 year term – $35k – Boise, ID – apply by Oct. 19
• Engagement Fellow, Montana CVEF (pdf) – Bozeman, MT

Atlantic Media – Editorial Director supporting their Atlantic 57 consulting division – 8+ years of experience in digital media & communications required, including at least 4 years in a newsroom setting.

Center for American Progress

• Communications & Advocacy Manager, Post-secondary Education
• Vice President, Democracy & Government Reform
• Vice President, Digital Strategy
• Vice President, Economic Policy
• Research Assistant, Economic Policy
• Research Associate, K-12 Education

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $144k-$148k – apply by Oct. 24

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Editorial Associate
• Senior Policy & Analysis Associate, Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative
• Associate, Human Stewardship supporting the Antibiotic Resistance Project
• Associate, Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Initiative

Patent & Trademark Office – Public Affairs Specialist – $56k-$73k – apply by Oct. 16

American University

• Communications & Alumni Outreach Coordinator, International & Comparative Law Studies
• Senior Producer/Journalist with WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show
• Events Coordinator, School of Public Affairs – $40k-$45k

… and finally: Dreaming of life in L.A. & the movie business?  Perhaps this Office Assistant post at the British Film Commission’s Los Angeles, CA outpost will start you on your path to becoming a genuine player – $20/hr – apply by Oct. 24

Best wishes for a wonderful & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Your beer-festive happenings this weekend are headlined by the always-amazing Snallygaster extravaganza on Saturday; look for more in the coming weeks here:

• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 12-13
• Portside Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 12-14
• Baltimore Beer Week – Oct. 12-21
• Snallygaster 2018 – 6th & Pennsylvania, NW DC – Oct. 13
• Das Best Oktoberfest – M&T Bank Stadium/Baltimore, MD – Oct. 13
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 13
• Germania Lodge Oktoberfest – Cockeysville, MD – Oct. 13
• Virginia Wine Festival – Gateway Park, Arlington – Oct. 13-14
• Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival – Amherst, Va. – Oct. 13-14
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 14