Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Friends, Rights, Care & Justice

189) We won’t make you wait to our usual Thursday check-in w/ the Brookings Institution to see this temporary Web Content & Digital Media Manager opportunity expected to end in Nov. 2019 – familiarity w/ content management systems & graphic design applications preferred.

190) Per the comments, we see that Food & Friends is seeking a Manager, Digital Marketing & Fundraising with 2+ years of experience working in digital media and content marketing in the nonprofit sector; familiarity w/ WordPress preferred.

191) Bennet for America seeks a Digital Assistant (scroll to find) to draft social media content, create graphics, and handle basic video editing – DC or Denver, CO.

192) The DC Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Social Media Intern for the Fall 2019 term – ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative & have a keen sense of how to tell a good story, as well as current student status – apply by Aug.  30

193-197) ACLU – DC or New York for all of these
198) Alliance of Automobile ManufacturersEnvironmental Policy Assistant – part-time/contract status

199) American Diabetes AssociationVice President, Strategic Development

200) ClarabridgeContent Marketing Specialist

201) Commonwealth FundProgram Assistant, Federal & State Health Policy

202-204) Dream Corps
205-206) InterMedia – see also main career page
207) Madrus LLC –  Public Policy Intern – $20/hr – Leesburg, Va.

208) National AquariumManager, Brand Design – Baltimore, MD

209) Natural Resources Defense CouncilNational Outreach Director

210) Open Society Foundations Communications Officer – New York – apply by Aug. 14

211) Physicians for Human RightsAdvocacy Director – New York

212-213) Porter-Novelli
214) SEIUCommunications Coordinator – $94k

215-216) U.Group
217) United States of CarePublic Affairs Assistant

218-224) USO
225) VOX GlobalDesign Intern – Fall 2019

226) World Justice ProjectEngagement Intern – Fall 2019 – apply by Aug. 16

227) Wyman AssociatesLegislative & Regulatory Affairs Associate

1 comment:

Gordon said...

International Society for Stem Cell Research - Communications Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) seeks a Communications Manager to expand the society’s global policy and public affairs communications program. This thoughtful, energetic individual will work with the Director of Policy to coordinate the society’s strategic communications with the media and the public to advance the society’s policy priorities.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, and implementation of the ISSCR’s policy communication strategies around the world, with emphasis on key policy priorities of the ISSCR. The candidate will, position the ISSCR as an authoritative voice in science policy in communications outreach with the media, policy makers, funding sources, scientists, and the public.

The Communications Manager is responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships with members of the media, representatives of partner organizations and international institutions, and policy makers. S/he will focus on raising awareness about the mission of the ISSCR, its identified policy priorities, and advances in stem cell research and biomedicine that have potential to transform human health.

Duties include but are not limited to:
--Plan and manage a proactive strategic communications and media program to effectively represent the ISSCR’s policy initiatives and positions with national and international audiences.
--Coordinate rapid responses to breaking news related to the ISSCR’s policy priories and assist in positioning ISSCR leaders and surrogates as spokespersons on the issues.
--Communicates directly with media and key communications officials and stakeholders, proactively and reactively, and interact regularly with ISSCR communications team.
--Builds and maintains relationships with relevant reporters and members of the media.
--Coordinate with ISSCR Communications Director to arrange meetings with reporters and ISSCR leadership in conjunction with policy activities.
--Draft written policy communications as directed (e.g. news releases, statements, letters, etc.)
--Regularly update the policy & advocacy section of the ISSCR website, contribute relevant information to the monthly member newsletter and other member communications, and contribute to social media outreach directed to members, the field, policy makers, the media, and others.
--Coordinates policy and advocacy messaging with communications team and marketing staff

Requirements
--Excellent written and oral communication skills.
--Understanding of politics and policy, media cycles, with an ability to effectively explain and communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, and the ability to build relationships with policy makers, journalists, and others.
--Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects under time and resource pressure.
--Experience with social media and digital communications.
--Background in health or science policy issues preferred.
--Collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines.
--4-7 years of communications experience in a congressional office, campaign, trade association, communications firm, or comparable experience.
--B.A./B.S. required.

The ISSCR offers competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Eric Anthony, Director of Policy at eanthony@isscr.org.