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Hello Friday job-snoopers!  We hope you've packed some good searching (and whatever else it is you do) into this short & happily-over-soon 4-day work- & job-seek-week.

The American Society for Microbiology is recruiting for an Advocacy Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in a policy or grassroots advocacy setting; background in a health or scientific discipline, knowledge of the federal appropriations process & time spent with a professional society or other non-profit organization are strong pluses.

CLS Strategies has passed along this fresh Managing Associate (scroll to find) opportunity – 3-6 years’ experience in journalism, political campaigns, on Capitol Hill, a PR agency, or association preferred.

American University

• Assistant Vice President, Community & Government Relations – 10+ years of relevant experience desired, as well as a background with a DC Government agency or Councilmember’s office
• Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations, School of International Service – $62k-$68K
• Associate Director of Special Events & Young Alumni Engagement
• Major Gifts Officer, Law School
• News Producer, WAMU

ScoutComms, a communications & marketing firm specializing in the veteran & military family communities, seeks Research Manager to conduct market research to inform and educate clients – room for quick growth in authority based on experience and skills – position will split time between Alexandria and Fredericksburg, Va.

Xenophon Strategies has a fresh Graphic Designer (scroll to find) position available for candidates with ave 2+ years of experience, demonstrated proficiency w/ Adobe creative programs & popular presentation software; formal design training and education a plus – PR Senior Associate post also still available

Per the comments, we learn that the College Board is looking for a Director, Media Relations & External Communications with 7+ years’ experience in PR, journalism or a related field, including direct support of a prominent principal (client/elected official/candidate) and staffing them for media events & interviews – New York

The Internet Association has just shared these Communications Intern and Video & Graphic Design Intern posts – Jan.-Apr. 2019 – 3-5 days/wk – Capitol Hill/Union Station location

Also via the comments, the Illinois Governor’s Office is seeking applicants for the Dunn Fellowship Program, which places recent college grad in various Illinois state offices for a one-year term, starting in August – $31k – a majority of Fellows will be based in Springfield, IL with limited placements in Chicago & Washington, DC – apply by Dec. 3

American Airlines – Senior Specialist, Field Communications – 5 -6 years’ experience on campaigns, on Capitol Hill or in the Executive branch preferred.

Relief International – Senior Communications Officer – seeking candidates with 3-5 years of digital communications experience working for a nonprofit, media outlet, marketing or ad agency; background in international development preferred – see also main career page

These General Dynamics Information Technology posts all require active Secret clearances:

• Communications Specialist
• Communications Specialist
• Communications Specialist

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation – National External Affairs Coordinator (pdf) – 3-5 years experience preferred, as well as a graduate degree in conservation science, policy or communications – see also main career page – apply by Nov. 30

National LGBTQ Task Force – Digital Fundraising Manager (scroll to find) – professional experience & demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in marketing, use of brand, communications & graphic design desired – DC or New York

Atlantic Media

• Social Media Editor/Writer supporting Atlantic 57
• Public Policy Research Analyst supporting the Network Science Initiative
• Research Analyst supporting the National Journal Leadership Council
• Staff Writer, Culture – Los Angeles, CA

Human Trafficking Awareness & Advocacy Group – Grant Writing, Communications, Fundraising & Advocacy Intern – unpaid & virtual/remote position

Anheuser-Busch – Director of Internal Communications & Engagement – 8-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations or marketing required; background in consumer packaged goods preferred – New York

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Outreach Coordinator, Clean Vehicles Program – one-year term – $52k – apply by Jan. 6
• Planned Gift Officer – Cambridge, MA – $75k-$80k – apply by Nov. 25
• Legislative Assistant/Intern – 6-month term – $34k – apply by Dec. 8

Pew Research Center – Communications Assistant – 1-2 years’ experience and excellent writing & editing skills required; familiarity with AP Style a plus.

... and finally, our friends at the British Embassy are recruiting for a Visits Officer to put together seamless visits to DC for Government Ministers, Parliamentary Committees, former Prime Ministers, & Members of the Royal Family!!! – we're guessing that selfies with the Duchesses of Cambridge & Sussex would be bad form, even if they're cool with it – $20/hr – apply by Dec. 2

Best wishes for a swell & super-fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – perhaps one of these will help make it so:

• Beaujolais & Beyond 2018 – French Embassy, Reservoir Road NW - Nov. 16
• Homebrewed at Heurich House Opening Party – Dupont Circle – Nov. 16
• DC Cocktail Week – through Nov. 18
• Virginia Cider Week at Rustico Alexandria and Rustico Ballston – through Nov. 18
• Right Proper Brewing Fall Festival – Brookland, DC – Nov. 18