Zoonotic

Hello Friday job-browsers!  We hope one of these wraps your week up on a good note.

The American Staffing Association is in search mode for a Public Relations Manager with 3+ years of relevant experience in public relations, preferably in a trade association, public relations agency, or business enterprise; facility with video editing applications a plus – Old Town Alexandria location

Per the comments, we see that the Medical Group Management Association is looking to bring on an Associate Director of Government Affairs with 5+ years of experience in government relations or related field; background in healthcare policy strongly preferred.

German discount supermarket chain Lidl seeks Public Relations & Social Media Specialist with 1-3 years of experience managing social media platforms, customer care channels & communities for brands

Opportunities with criminal justice & immigration reform proponent FWD.us

• Director of Coalitions & Campaigns, Criminal Justice Reform
• Regional Communications Coordinator
• Press Assistant

PETA – Media Officer – of 5 years of media relations experience & thorough knowledge of animal rights issues desired.

McIntyre Solutions – Communications Specialist – 7+ years relevant experience developing and implementing advanced communications programs designed for a U.S. Government audience required, along with active Secret clearance.

Mystery Silver Spring-based Catholic religious organization – Communications Specialist – $45k+ – bilingual in English/Spanish a must

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Communications Associate – contractor status
• Senior Policy Associate, Safe Food Project
• Research Associate, Antibiotic Resistance Project

Center for American Progress – Special Assistant, National Security & International Policy – superb research and writing ability required; knowledge of the DC & national political/media landscape preferred.

American University – News Producer/Editor, WAMU – 3-5 years’ relevant experience work in a newsroom environment desired.

National League of Cities

• Communications & Marketing Specialist, Strategy & Partnerships – $60k-$68k
• Communications & Marketing Specialist, Racial Equity & Youth/Education & Families – $60k-$68k
• Senior Digital Marketing Specialist – $60k-$68K

National Human Genome Research Institute – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Jan. 16

Atlantic Media

• Marketing Manager supporting Atlantic 57
• Tech Reporter for NextGov
• Associate Editor for The Masthead

National Society of Professional Engineers – Policy & Advocacy Associate – 1-2 years of experience in state & federal government relations/regulatory affairs desired.

British Embassy – Policy & Communications Manager supporting UK Research & Innovation USA – $58k – 5+ years of relevant experience in a research or innovation environment desired – apply by Jan. 30

… and finally: our (terrifying) word of the day is zoonotic, which is descriptor for a disease that exists normally in animals but can jump to you & me (ebola, zika, bird flu, etc.) – and we hope you and your peers at the Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention do a great job in keeping them at bay –  Health Communications Specialist – $87k-$123k – Atlanta, GA or Fort Collins, CO – apply by Jan. 14

… and finally, part 2: after reading the job description above, we’re never going outside again – but if you’re still willing to court animal-based pathogens in your pursuit of fresh air & sunshine (highly overrated), perhaps this Coordinator for Bike Shop & Adventure Trips post at the University of Maryland will fit the bill – experience in outdoor adventure activities a must – $56k-$61k – apply by Feb. 15

If you still must get outside, we suggest making a stop for Port City Brewing's Colossal Countdown as part of your Saturday meanderings.  Otherwise, best wishes for a superb & warm-inside-somewhere weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.