Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Spring to Action and to these Jobs

Before we get to the jobs, please check out Spring2Action today!  This is a one-day fundraising effort supports local groups who play a critical role in making their community a better place & help out people in need.  Our preferred choice is the National Capitol chapter of the American Red Cross, who directly supported nearly 1,000 local families hit by fires and catastrophes, and provided training, education & community services to 250,000 more people in the DMV.

Downtown DC-based communications firm Crosscut Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find)
The NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board has shared this Press Secretary post suited for candidates us 3-5 years’ experience in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or advertising – New York

The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to take on this Director of Planned Giving role and oversee their planned giving program and be a vital part of growing support from individual donors.

The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is seeking a State Legislative Manager (scroll to find) with 3+ years’ experience lobbying state officials & working with state agencies to draft or implement policy – $55k-$75k – apply by Apr. 22

C-SPAN
People’s Action – Healthy Water/Healthy Kids Campaign Organizer (pdf) – $55k-$60k – 3+ years’ organizing & coalition-building experience required.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Williamsburg, Va.
Concepts Inc. – Communications Assistant – at least 1-2 years of experience in communications or a related field required.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (scroll to find)
American Institute of Architects – Senior Manager, Email & Digital Marketing – proven experience in a digital-focused role with solid HTML & CSS skills desired.

Opportunities with the currently cheery folks in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia:


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  1. GordonApril 10, 2019 at 9:40 PM

    Fifth Estate Communications - Senior Account Manager

    Fifth Estate Communications offers a unique opportunity to combine your outstanding communications skills with your passion for sustainability and social equity. We’re looking for a Senior Account Manager with three to five years of experience to join our growing team.

    Position Summary

    Fifth Estate Communications (Fifth Estate) seeks a resourceful and effective communications manager who understands the fast-paced client environment, embraces hands-on communications challenges, and understands the essential role that digital strategy plays in successful communications.

    Responsibilities include:
    --Develop and lead implementation of communications strategies for a range of nonprofit, government and small business clients.
    --Create both print and online content, including concept development, writing and editing, layout and design, and production.
    --Launch and sustain earned and social media campaigns.
    --Day-to-day client relations, project tracking, and account management.

    While there isn’t a typical day at Fifth Estate, a typical week might include drafting a communications plan for a client, building a targeted outreach list, editing and designing a client’s latest report, developing a digital campaign plan, and managing our own social media channels.

    As part of a small team, this position offers an opportunity for an immersive experience, including strategic communications planning, client relationship management, hands-on media and stakeholder relations, and full-project lifecycle involvement — from proposal to completion.

    The ideal candidate will have:
    --At least three years of relevant professional experience.
    --A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    --Exceptional writing, presentation, and strategic thinking skills.
    --Stellar project management abilities, including experience in both developing and managing budgets.
    --Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator.
    --Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt when projects shift course unexpectedly.
    --Experience working directly with clients covering a range of topics and issues.
    --Interest in business development and client acquisition.
    --Strong desire to significantly advance your career in a supportive, fast-paced, hands-on environment.

    Compensation

    This is a full-time exempt position reporting to Fifth Estate’s Principal. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $65,000. Fifth Estate offers three weeks of PTO plus two floating holidays; nine paid federal holidays; and two paid weeks for new caregiver leave. Fifth Estate’s compensation package also includes access to a health care plan and flexibility with teleworking.

    How to apply

    Please submit the following to resumes@fifth-estate.com:
    --Resume.
    --A brief and relevant writing sample (2-4 pages).
    --Cover email outlining how working at Fifth Estate would align with your personal and career goals.

    No phone calls please. Fifth Estate does not accept solicitations from recruiting firms or placement agencies.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Fifth Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Fifth Estate

    We are a small, fast-paced, full-service, solutions-oriented firm with a mix of government, nonprofit and small business clients. We specialize in what we call “why” communications — the relentless pursuit of integrated communications strategies and tactics that drive our clients toward achieving measurable, meaningful goals. Fifth Estate is based in Washington, DC.

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