Right Place, Right Time

Hello Friday job-seekers!  You're in the right place if you're in the market for a fresh opportunity in the public affairs space (of course you are) – and, if you like long weekends (again, of course you do) & are looking for one last fun beer-happening (at least some of you, we imagine), it's definitely the right time.

The Black Rock Group has shared this Vice President opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years PR, media or campaign experience; agency background & understanding of the tech industry a plus – North Old Town Alexandria location.

The DC Dept. of Transportation is recruiting for a Communications Specialist to help coordinate social media engagement & provide engaging content on their website – $59k-$77k – 3+ years related experience required – apply by Nov. 13

Our pals at the Partnership for Public Service are looking for a Salesforce Administrator with 3-5 years’ experience developing, configuring and/or implementing Salesforce that demonstrates your ability to build custom apps and objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, etc. – see also main career page.

American Public Transportation Association

• Legislative Representative
• Senior Legislative Representative

National Society of Accountants – Legislative Policy Advocate – $40k-$45k – position described as ideal for a recent grad with a degree in political science, government or non-profit management who wants to take a visible lead in shaping the legislative efforts of a non-profit organization; Hill internship or other government-related experience preferred.

U.S. Sentencing Commission – Legislative Specialist – $68k-$106k – apply by Nov. 15

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, Government Relations
• Senior Advocacy Associate, Public Safety Performance Project
• Officer, State Strategy Group
• Senior Associate, Philadelphia Policy Exchange – Philadelphia, PA

Ocean Conservancy – Senior Plastics Policy Analyst – at least 4-5 years of relevant experience required, which could include working with NGOs; Congress; state, local, federal or international governments; or in finance or a related business sector – international background preferred.

The AIDS Institute seeks a Communications Manager with at least 4-6 years of related work experience and interest in public policy and helping people with HIV, viral hepatitis, and other chronic health conditions.

Aspen Institute

• Project Director supporting Project Play 2020
• William Randall Hearst Fellow – for minority students
• Intern supporting the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs – Spring 2019 – $13/hr

USDA/Food Safety & Inspection Service – Public Relations Outreach Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Nov. 26

Americans for the Arts – Director of Federal Affairs – $90k – 8+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or other political work desired.

National Domestic Workers Alliance

• Policy Manager
• Director, Future of Workers Campaign – New York or remote/telecommute
• Policy Intern – full- or part-time

Community Associations Institute – Manager, State & Local Affairs – 2 to 4 years’ experience in government affairs & understanding of legislative and executive systems at the state & local level desired.

Heritage Foundation – Executive Assistant to the VP of Development –   4-5 years of relevant experience desired.

Center for American Progress

• Vice President, Digital Strategy
• Special Assistant, Government Affairs

Earthjustice – Media Associate – some experience with media relations/landscape preferred, including work pitching media and preparing news releases.

Falls Church’s Temple Rodef Shalom seeks Communications Manager with 3-5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, graphic design or related field; knowledge of Reform Judaism and Jewish customs/traditions preferred. 

American University

• Communications & Alumni Outreach Coordinator supporting the International & Comparative Law Studies program.
• Senior Producer/Journalist with WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show

American Psychological Association – Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer – 5+ years of relevant experience in advocacy, policy or regulatory work required; advanced degree in in psychology or related scientific field preferred.

British Embassy/UK Mission to the UN – Senior Policy Officer, Management Reform & Finance – $72k – New York – apply by Nov. 25

Arena Stage

• Publicist
• Leadership Giving Officer

… and finally: it's probably a long shot, but perhaps we have at least one West Coast DCPA+CJ enthusiast who knows someone who would be good for this Receptionist posting at the Embassy of Canada’s Los Angeles outpost – $44k – apply by Nov. 11

We'll see you again Sunday with previously noted opportunities, and again with new finds on Tuesday.  Best wishes for a grand weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – and good luck trying to choose which of Sunday's awesome beer-festive happenings to take in:

• Rustico Slater's Lane Social – North Old Town Alexandria – Nov. 9
• Mad Fox Cask Ale Festival – Falls Church  – Nov. 10-11
• Blue Jacket 5th Anniversary Party – Yards Park/SE DC – Nov. 11
• Sovereign Centennial Armistice Day Celebration – Georgetown – Nov. 11
• Lost Rhino Virginia Oyster Celebration – Ashburn, Va. – Nov. 11