Going to Extremes?

Hello Friday job-investigators!  We hope one of these is a good fit for you.

National Association of Social Workers – Director of Public Policy – 10+ years’ experience in public policy development & government relations required.

SourceAmerica helps connect government & commercial contractors with nonprofits representing workers with disabilities and the AbilityOne Program; your role as Director of Marketing for the company will be devoted to building & enhancing their brand.

California progressive Rep. Ro Khanna is seeking a Digital Specialist/Press Aide with 2+ years of relevant experience in a legislative office, political organization or progressive advocacy group; as well as proficiency in video filming/editing, graphic design & live-streaming – apply by Jan. 6 

National Association of Realtors

• Vice President, Public Relations & Marketing Communication Operations
• Director, Federal Legislative & Political Affairs

Home Care Association of America – Manager, Marketing & Communications – 3-5 years’ experience in marketing & communications, preferably within the association industry and/or health or home care sector.

Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply by Jan. 8

SEIU – Senior Digital Specialist – $76k – 3-5 years of experience in social media/digital communications desired

American University

• Associate Editor for the Current
• Event Coordinator, WAMU
• Event Coordinator, Business School – part-time – $20/hr

Motley Fool – Communications Specialist – experience in distributed workforce communications required; social media skills a plus 

Society for Human Resource Development – Senior Specialist, Media Relations – 5+ years’ experience in a media relations, public relations or media capacity desired.

United Nations – New York

• Senior Political Affairs Officer, Peacebuilding Strategy & Partnerships – apply by Jan. 27
• Political Affairs Officer, Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch – apply by Feb. 11
• Political Affairs Officer, Afghanistan Team – temporary post – apply by Jan. 10

Heritage Foundation – Research & Administrative Assistant supporting the Thatcher Center for Freedom – 1-3 years of research & writing experience desired.

Mystery Old Town Alexandria non-profit – Communications Coordinator – $40k-$50k – hands-on experience with web content management tools such as WordPress desired; Adobe Creative Cloud skills a plus.

Public Citizen

• Medicare-for-All Organizer (pdf)
• Competition Policy Advocate (pdf)
• Major Gifts Officer (pdf)

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Executive Assistant to the President/CEO – 5-7 years of experience required; solid communications & interpersonal skills deemed essential.

British Embassy – Executive Assistant, International Trade – $26/hr – New York – apply by Jan. 16

… and finally: the National Geographic Society is looking for a Vice President to oversee their Life at the Extremes initiative, an effort to explore & understand Earth’s poorly known life support systems, document how they are changing; and define the implications for people and wildlife – 10+ years’ experience with a strong background in science & background managing teams in highly strategic roles desired.

... and finally, part 2: we think this unique Lighthouse/Bed & Breakfast Operator opportunity at the East Brother Light Station in the San Pablo Bay is also kind of extreme, but possibly pretty attractive – $130k, split between two individuals – Richmond, CA

Best wishes for a fabulous & festive first weekend of 2019 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.