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Find yourself anywhere between K Street and Kenosha in your Monday set – and don't miss this substantial list of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Tuesday update: no new post today – see you again Wednesday.

Here’s a new Vice President of Campaigns post with the League of Conservation Voters suited for candidates with 10+ years of issue and/or electoral campaign experience, particularly with message development, budget development, campaign plans, paid media, and voter contact – apply by Oct. 11

Our friends at PoliTemps have let us know they have opportunities available for sharp & motivated political, PR, media & public affairs temporary staff (scroll to find) for a variety of assignments in DC and the metro area.

We won’t make you wait until the usual Thursday check in with the Nature Conservancy to see this Director, Global Strategic Communications role – 10+ years related experience & management skills required – apply by Nov. 8 

New America has passed along this fresh call for Spring 2020 Digital Communications Intern supporting their Education Policy Program – excellent writing & communications skills required; proficiency w/ graphic design a plus.

U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – see also main career page

• Chief Executive Officer (pdf) – apply by Oct. 11
• Digital Marketing Coordinator (pdf) – apply by Oct. 11
• Meetings & Events Assistant (pdf) – apply by Oct. 11

JPMorgan Chase – Public Relations Vice President, Corporate Responsibility – extensive communications & media relations experience in a government, non-profit, think tank, public relations agency and/or data-driven research group desired.

Millennium Challenge Corporation – Communications Specialist – $65k-$101k – apply by Oct. 9

The UK-based Guardian News & Media is seeking a Foundation & Philanthropic Relations Manager to help grow philanthropic support for independent journalism – proven track record of securing 5- & 6-figure contributions & sponsorships from foundations – DC or New York

Aerospace Corp. – Senior Communications Strategist – 15+ or more years of experience in a corporate or government environment sought

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $69k-$152k – apply by Oct. 3

Economic Development Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Oct. 4

George Washington University

• Content Associate, School of Education & Human Development – $21-$27/hr- apply by Oct. 2
• Associate Director, Donor Relations – $65k-$89k
• Associate Director, Constituent Giving
• Graphic Designer – $47k-$57k

Eldercare Alliance – Director of Communications – excellent writing & storytelling capability plus ability to craft creative/marketing copy & business copy desired – Alameda, CA

Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology – Director, Communications & Marketing – 15+ years’ relevant experience required, preferably in the not-for-profit or association sector.

George Mason University – Communications Officer – $47k – experience/portfolio of work that demonstrates writing proficiency in a deadline- and results-driven environment – apply by Oct. 21

Washington Episcopal School – Marketing & Communications Director – 3-5 years of relevant experience required; background working at an independent school preferred.

Mystery international policy organization – Executive Assistant – $60k-$70k – described as a good fit for a recent grad with a strong background in International Policy and experience on the Hill – search managed by NRI Staffing

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Specialist, Engineering School
• Marketing Strategist, School of Public Health – $59k-$81k
• Director of Stewardship
• Assistant Director of Development, School of Medicine
• Associate Director of Development, Dept. of Neurosurgery
• Senior Development Coordinator
• Development Coordinator, School of Medicine
• Development Coordinator, School of Engineering
• Communications Coordinator supporting the International Injury Research Unit – part-time – $17-$23/hr

National Contract Management Association – Director of Digital & Print Media – duties include managing multi-channel media communications, overseeing web, video, and print communications, highlighting thought leadership of our association staff & members through blogging & social media – search manager by Staffing Advisors

Tesla Motors – Government Relations & Public Policy Intern – Spring 2020 – seeking candidates who are pursuing an undergrad degree in relevant field such as political science, public policy, international studies, or economics

We just wonder if there’s room for anything else on the business card for the future VP, Communications & Public Relations, Ecosystems & Alliances and Deloitte Digital (Enabling Senior Manager) with Deloitte – 12+ years of B2B communications experience desired.

Library of Congress

• Event Assistant – $57k-$74k – apply by Oct. 11
• Legislative Data Specialist – $69k-$90k – apply by Oct. 18

… and finally: do you have the dairy-savvy & pitch-perfect palate to help EatStreet identify Wisconsin’s finest cheese curds?  Apply by Oct. 2 for this two-week tour as Curd Nerd – $12/hr + expenses + a lot of curds are your compensation for your ramblings through Ashland, Kenosha, Sturgeon Bay, Eau Claire & beyond.

A Lot to Re-Process

Your Sunday job-search just got a little busier on account of this collection of 33 previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, included 13 that expire on Monday.  So, get to it.

Bureau of Printing & Engraving – Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-$108k – Sept. 30
 
Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – Sept. 30

Ducks Unlimited – Regional Director of Event Fundraising (scroll to find) – Western New York-based – Sept. 30

Federal Aviation Administration – Foreign Affairs Specialist – $84k-$130k – Sept. 30

Jane Goodall Institute – Community Engagement Specialist supporting the Roots & Shoots program – Sept. 30

Millennial Action Project

• Communications Coordinator – Sept. 30
• Development Coordinator – Sept. 30

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition – Conservation Policy Specialist – $60k – Sept. 30

NETWORK – Major Gifts Officer (pdf) – $65k – Sept. 30

University of Maryland – Development Writer, Business School – part-time – Sept. 30

 Nature Conservancy

• Digital Fundraising Production Specialist – Sept. 30
• Policy Advisor, U.S. Foreign Assistance – Sept. 30
• Associate Director of Development – Sept. 30
• Associate Director, Digital Fundraising – Oct. 1
• Climate Action Coordinator – Oct. 3
• Associate Director of Development – Tulsa, OK – Oct. 3
• Events Manager – Phoenix, AZ – Oct. 3
• External Affairs Coordinator – Chicago, IL – Oct. 4
• Climate & Energy Policy Manager – Montpelier, VT – Oct. 6

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Public Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – Oct. 1

Environmental Protection Agency – Economist – $99k-$128k – Oct. 1

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs – $117k-$152k – Oct. 1

Embassy of Canada – Senior Intergovernmental Affairs Officer – $103k – Oct. 2

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Health Communications Specialist – $69k-$90k – Woodlawn, MD – Oct. 3

Federal Trade Commission – Visual Communication Specialist – $57k-$$90k – Oct. 3 

U.S. Agency for International Development – Supervisory Senior Communications Advisor supporting the Bureau for Global Health, Office of HIV/AIDS – $177k-$152k – Oct. 3

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

• Grants Assistant – Oct. 4
• Development Assistant – temporary position – Oct. 4

DHS/TSA – Public Affairs Specialist – $79k-$149k – Oct. 4

McLean Community Center – Communications Specialist/Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager – $51k-$86k – Oct. 4

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) – Staff & Press Assistant – Oct. 4

DC Office of Disability Rights – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$94k – Oct. 6  

Union of Concerned Scientists – Program Assistant, Climate & Energy – Cambridge, MA – Oct. 6

Wrapping Your Week

Hello Friday job-cruisers!  We're cheered by the lovely weather, great jobs & weekend fun options ahead.

Credit reporting mainstay TransUnion seeks Vice President/Head of Government Relations with meaningful political experience on matters affecting the financial services industry & a record of member-level engagement with U.S. elected officials.

 Forbes-Tate Partners is actively recruiting for an Analyst, Public Affairs (scroll ¾ down to find) – strong research, writing & editing skills required; previous experience in campaigns or communications, and/or in a Capitol Hill, executive branch, or trade association setting would be a plus.

Walmart

• Director, Federal Government Affairs
• Director, Global Public Policy – Bentonville, AR

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – Associate Director, Policy Communications – 2-3 years communications experience required, background in agriculture & public policy preferred.

DC Office of Disability Rights – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$94k – apply by Oct. 6

American University

• Production & Event Coordinator
• Digital Producer, WAMU – part-time

Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal Services – Director of Policy & Government Affairs – 10-15 years’ of experience working in immigration policy and/or government & political affairs desired.

Unnamed religious-based advocacy organization – Marketing & Communications Director – $85k-$105k – demonstrated skills & experience in development & execution of strategic marketing, communications and public relations plans – Leesburg, Va. – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits

Atlantic Media

• Copy Editor, The Atlantic
• Graphic Design Associate, National Journal Group

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Digital Strategy – 4+ years’ experience developing integrated digital strategy and campaign execution, preferably at a digital or creative agency, nonprofit or association. 

Heritage Foundation – Program Assistant supporting the Young Leaders Program – temporary position – duties include responsibility for the Internship Program, campus outreach, young professional outreach, and the growing alumni network of the Heritage internship.

Center for American Progress

• Special Assistant, LGBT Research & Communications Project
• Special Assistant, Race & Ethnicity Policy and Technology Policy

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs – $117k-$152k – apply by Oct. 1

Mystery Silver Spring business association – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $42k+ – 1-2 years relevant experience desired.

The first four of these opportunities with POLITICO are supporting a forthcoming product for regulatory professionals in the health and life sciences industry

• Senior Director, Content
• Product Manager
• Research Analyst
• Senior Research Manager
• applications are open for the POLITICO Journalism Institute for current undergrads – May 26-June 5, 2020

… and finally: it’s not shaping up to be a very pleasant year for Washington’s entry in the National Football League, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a winning experience as a Staff Assistant, Government Affairs for the NFL – one-year term likely – and we’re right back in irrationally hopeful mode if the Skins can somehow escape New Jersey with a win this weekend.

… and finally, part 2: on a related note, the Redskins are recruiting for Spring 2020 Special Events & Development Intern and Community Relations Intern roles – Ashburn, Va.

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource  – see this weekend's assorted Oktoberfest etc. rundown below and don't forget our comprehensive calendar for festival season.

• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 27-28
• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD – Sept. 27-28
• Port City Brewing Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 28
• Crystal City Oktoberfest – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 28
• Merrifield Fall Festival – Mosaic District, Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 28
• Make It Funky Wild Beer Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 28
• 7 Locks Brewing Oktoberfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 28
• Das Best Oktoberfest – M&T Stadium Bank, Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28
• DC Homebrewers 8th Annual BBQ Fundraiser – 3 Stars Brewing, Northeast DC – Sept. 29
• Valley Fest – Arlington/Four Mile Run, Va. – Sept. 29
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – Annapolis, MD – Sept. 29

To the Kupier Belt!

Okay, Jeff Bezos & friends aren't really going to send you to the Neptune & Pluto-adjacent fringe of our solar system, but #5 will still have you focused on the space & orbital policy arena. 

1) Easterseals has shared this Communications Manager post supporting their Transportation Group suited for candidates with excellent writing, editing & social media skills, and 3-5+ years of relevant experience with a national, state, or regional program.

2) The Climate Action Campaign is seeking a Senior Director of Organizing with significant experience managing large-scale organizing & field campaigns and coalition work – search managed by Grossman Heinz

3) Advance CTE – Digital Media Communications Associate (pdf) – see also main career page

4) Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association – Manager of Government Relations

5) Amazon – Senior Manager, Public Policy supporting Project Kuiper

6) American Academy of Physician Assistants – Manager, Social Media

7) American Cleaning Institute – Director of Stakeholder Communications

8-10) Biotechnology Industry Organization – see also main career page

• Vice President, External Relations
• Director of State Policy & Strategic Communications
• Director, Regulatory Affairs

11-13) Brookings Institution

• Research Analyst, Global Economy & Development
• Research Assistant supporting the Hamilton Project
• Assistant to the Vice President of Development

14) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington – Press Secretary (scroll to find)

15) Economic Information Group – Manager of Communications & Public Affairs (pdf)

16) Emerson Collective – Deputy Director of Communications – $80k-$130k

17-21) Georgetown University

• Associate Director, Federal Government Relations
• Director, Internal Communications & Strategic Initiatives
• Digital Communications Specialist supporting Georgetown College
• Development Coordinator, School of Medicine
• Associate Director of Development, Northeast – New York

22) Facebook – Public Policy Manager

23) Gilead Sciences – Senior Director, Government Affairs

24) International Franchise Association – Manager, State Government Relations

25) International Paper – Advocacy Manager

26) Ketchum – Account Coordinator, Public Sector & Government

27) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – Communications Assistant/Staff Writer – see also main career page

28-30) Millennial Action Project

• Vice President of Program Impact
• Communications Coordinator – apply by Sept. 30
• Development Coordinator – apply by Sept. 30

31) National Association of Home Builders – Staff Assistant, Government Affairs (scroll to find)

32) National Potato Council – Manager, Communications & Public Relations

33-34) Nature Conservancy

• Development Manager, Global Priorities – apply by Oct. 22
• Massachusetts State Director – Boston, MA – apply by Nov. 19

35) Pepsi Co. – Senior Manager, Government Affairs – Middle East & South Asia focus

36) The Raben Group – Director, Media & Communications

37-38) SEIU

• Communications Coordinator
• Communications Director, Local 49 – $60k-$87k – Portland, OR

39) Software & Information Industry Association – Public Policy Communications Coordinator

40) Urban Institute – State & Local Government Affairs Manager

41) Waterkeepers Chesapeake – Communications & Outreach Associate – $35k-$45k

Some Fine Jobs for Your Wednesday

The anti-smoking/vaping stalwart Truth Initiative has shared this call for an Editorial Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience in a newsroom, public relations agency or in a communications role; background writing for an online audience preferred.

American Forests is passing along this super-fresh Digital Strategy Manager post suited for candidates with 3+ years of experience in creating & implementing digital strategies; background working at a nonprofit conservation organization a plus.

Fresh opportunities with the healthcare research & advocacy-focused Robert Wood Johnson Foundation:

• Policy Communications Officer – will work periodically from both their DC & Princeton, NJ offices – apply by Oct. 27
• Admin Coordinator – DC-based – apply by Oct. 28
• Communications Associate – Princeton, NJ – apply by Oct. 27

The International Council on Clean Transportation is in search mode for a Web Communications Associate with working knowledge of basic web technologies & applications & superior writing and research skills; proficiency in video & audio editing a plus.

Public affairs company Kivvit is actively recruiting for a seasoned Principal to manage a diverse array of client accounts – 5+ years of experience in a public relations, corporate communications, agency, newsroom and/or political campaign setting sought.

Medical cannabis advocate Americans for Safe Access is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs with 1-3 years’ experience working on state legislative policy, Capitol Hill, lobbying, or a non-profit organization – apply by Oct. 20

This Senior Director, Ally Development post with the Grocery Manufacturers Association is new since last Wednesday’s set – 10-15 years of work experience required including significant work in an NGO, environmental or government setting focusing on strategic partnerships.

College application enabler the Common App is seeking a creative & dynamic leader as Vice President, Communications & Public Relations – search managed by Witt Kieffer

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) – Communications Director
• Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) – Staff & Press Assistant – apply by Oct. 4
• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) – Staff Assistant – apply by Sept. 27
• Republican MoC – Scheduler
• Progressive Democrat – Scheduler and Staff Assistant
• Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) – Interns – paid positions

Census Bureau – Media Specialist – $57k-$108k – home-based; must reside within commuting distance of Fairfax County – apply by Oct. 9

America’s Health Insurance Plans – Senior Manager, Communications – exceptional writing skills & ability to produce quality content on short deadlines desired.

CareFirst/Blue Cross-Blue Shield – Owings Mills, MD

• Communications Project Manager – apply by Sept. 28
• Senior Communications Consultant-Medicare Advantage – apply by Oct. 7

340B Health – PAC & Advocacy Manager – duties include managing day-to-day operations of the PAC as well as overseeing two legislative fly-ins per year.

National Retail Federation – Director, Media Relations – seeking candidates with 5-7+ years of relevant communications experience working with PR firms, political campaigns, trade associations or similar organizations or on Capitol Hill, as well as work as on-the-record spokesperson.

AT&T – Lead Public Policy Communications Manager – 4-7 years of relevant experience desired.

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Web Content Producer, School of Medicine
• Assistant Director of Program Marketing & Outreach supporting the highly lauded McIntire School of Commerce
• Assistant/Associate Director of Development supporting the Curry School Foundation

Environmental Jobs 17

For your Tuesday specialty programming we bring you a gigantic 17th edition of job & intern opportunities in the environmental arena. 

Alaska Wilderness League (scroll to find) – DC-based

• Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships
• Coordinator, Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign
• Deputy Director, Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign

Amazon Conservation Association – Communications & Admin Support Intern (pdf) – Spanish proficiency preferred

Amazon Watch – Communications Manager – Oakland, CA

American Bird Conservancy – Development Officer – DC or The Plains, Va.

American Farmland Trust – Institutional Partnerships Coordinator

American Rivers – Social Media & Communications Intern

Appalachian Voices – Charlottesville, Va.

• Virginia Energy Democracy Field Coordinator
• Major Gifts Officer – search managed by DRi Consulting

Audubon Society – Coastal Policy Intern – current college students only

Blue Green Alliance

• State Coordinator – Denver, CO
• Policy Coordinator – Seattle, WA

Blue Ride Land Conservancy – Southern Virginia Program Manager – part-time; $15/hr – Martinsville, Va. – apply by Sept. 27

Center for Biological Diversity – Media Specialist, Endangered Species – Portland, OR

Center for Health, Environment & Justice – Internships

Center for International Environmental Law – Program Director, Climate & Energy

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

• Grants Assistant – apply by Oct. 4
• Development Assistant – temporary position – apply by Oct. 4

Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Donor Engagement Coordinator – $40k-$50k

Climate Institute – Social Media & Web Content Manager – listed under internships, so we’re not sure of job-status

Coalition for Smarter Growth – Operations & Fundraising Manager – apply by Sept. 27

Conservation Alliance – Executive Director (pdf) – Bend, OR – search managed by the Forest Group

Conservation International

• Media Relations Specialist
• Manager, Foundation Relations
• Senior Development Coordinator supporting the Center for Oceans
• Annual & Planned Giving Coordinator
• Special Events Manager

Defenders of Wildlife – Vice President of Communications – $98k-$125k – see also main career page

Ducks Unlimited (scroll to find)

• Governmental Communications Manager
• Regional Director of Event Fundraising – Western New York-based – apply by Sept. 30

Earth Day Network

• Climate Communications Manager
• Director of Development
• Food & the Environment Campaign Coordinator
• Arts for the Earth Campaign Manager
• Operations Assistant

Earthjustice

• Legislative Representative – $90k-$100k
• Associate Legislative Representative – $78k-$86k
• Internal Communications Director – DC or San Francisco, CA – search managed by ThinkingAhead
• Digital Advocacy Associate – $61k-$68k – San Francisco, CA

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy – Advancement Assistant – Easton, MD

Environment America

• Federal Legislative Director
• Federal Legislative Advocate
• Director, Environment Maryland – Baltimore, MD

Environmental & Energy Study Institute – Interns – Spring 2020 – communications, policy & development specialties noted

Environmental Defense Fund

• Director, Political Affairs
• Oceans Policy Manager
• Program Assistant, Health

Environmental League of Massachusetts – Energy Coalition Manager (pdf) – Boston, MA

Environmental Protection Agency

• Program Specialist supporting the Office of Pesticide Programs – $69k-$90k – apply by Sept. 27
• Economist – $99k-$128k – apply by Oct. 1

Environmental Working Group – Internships (scroll to find) – communications & graphic design specialties noted

Food & Water Watch – Pennsylvania Election Organizer – temporary position – $20/hr – Salem & Lower Mount Bethel, PA

Friends of the Earth – Press Officer

Green America (scroll to find)

• Digital Product Manager & Developer – $45k-$53k for a 32/hr work-week
• Green Business Network Intern

Greenpeace

• Democracy Campaign Director
• Supporter Engagement Manager
• Chief Development Officer
• Digital Content Strategist – DC or San Francisco, CA
• Forest Campaign Director – DC, San Francisco or Oakland, CA
• Senior Climate Campaigner – DC, San Francisco or Oakland, CA
• Digital Strategist – DC, San Francisco or Oakland, CA

Jane Goodall Institute

• Community Engagement Specialist supporting the Roots & Shoots program – apply by Sept. 30
• Interns

League of Conservation Voters – Campaigns Coordinator – apply by Oct. 7

MNCPP/Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation – Public Affairs & Marketing Division Chief – $85k-$146k – search managed by Baker Tilly

Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection – Communications Manager (use keyword IRC39228) – $77k-$141k – apply by Sept. 25

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation – Graphic Designer/Cartographer (scroll to find) – see also main careers page

National Geographic Society

• Vice President, Communications & Marketing
• Senior Communications Director, Education

National Park Foundation

• Vice President, Government Relations (pdf)
• Chief Program Officer (pdf) – search managed by Russell Reynolds Associates
• Communications Coordinator (pdf)
• multiple fundraising/development manager roles also available (scroll to find)

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

• Policy Director – $95k-$110k
• Conservation Policy Specialist – $60k – apply by Sept. 30

National Wildlife Federation

• Communications & Outreach Manager
• Senior Manager, Digital Engagement
• Climate & Energy Program Coordinator
• Senior Specialist, Online Production
• Director of Philanthropy/Individual Major Gifts
• Foundation Relations Officer

National Wild Turkey Federation – Digital Media Specialist – Edgefield, SC – apply by Sept. 26

Natural Resources Defense Council

• Director, Federal Electricity & Utility Policy
• Manager, Board Relations – New York
• Midwest Regional Communications Manager – Chicago, IL
• Energy Communications Intern

Nature Conservancy

• Digital Fundraising Production Specialist – apply by Sept. 30
• Associate Director, Digital Fundraising – apply by Oct. 1
• Climate Action Coordinator – apply by Oct. 3
• Policy Advisor, U.S. Foreign Assistance – apply by Sept. 30
• Associate Director of Development – apply by Sept. 30
• Executive Assistant, Gift Planning – apply by Oct. 9
• Pennsylvania State Director – Conshohocken or Harrisburg preferred – search managed by m/Oppenheim Executive Search – apply by Oct. 14

NatureServe – Marketing & Communications Manager

Oceana

• Communications Manager
• Social Media Specialist
• Nonprofit Governance Intern – Spring 2020

Ocean Conservancy

• Vice President, Conservation Policy & Programs/Plastics
• Digital Campaign Senior Manager
• Communications Assistant
• Development Coordinator

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Officer, Pew/Conservation International Ocean Alliance

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Project Manager, Baltimore Greenway Trails Network – Baltimore, MD

Rare Conservation – Vice President, U.S. Climate Change

Resources for the Future

• Communications Director
• Development Communications Manager
• Staff Writer/Reporter
• Director of Individual Giving
• Director of Foundation Relations
• Development Coordinator
• Event Specialist

Sierra Club

• Director of Digital Strategies – DC or Oakland, CA – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners
• Eastern Regional Campaign Director supporting the Beyond Coal campaign
• Digital Organizing Intern – DC; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO or Oakland, CA
• Polling & Research Fellow – part-time – 9 month term

Solar Energy Industries Association

• Program Development Coordinator
• Regional Development Manager

Southern Environmental Law Center – Legislative Associate – $45k-$55k 

Student Conservation Association – Social Media & Website Manager – see also main career page

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership – Director of Private Lands Conservation

Trust for Public Land – Director of Philanthropy – New Haven, CT

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Director, Safe Nuclear Power Project – apply by Nov. 15
• Managing Director, Food & Environment Program – search managed by Insight Executive Search
• Program Assistant, Climate & Energy – Cambridge, MA – apply by Oct. 6
• Senior Major Gifts Officer – Cambridge, MA – search managed by DRi Consulting

U.S. Green Building Council – Market Research & Development Intern – Spring 2020 – paid position

U.S. Water Alliance – Vice President, Programs & Strategy – Oakland, CA – search managed by California Environmental Associates

Wilderness Society – Director of Campaigns, Energy & Climate Program (scroll to find) – $85k-$95k – DC or Denver, CO

World Resources Institute

• Communications Specialist, Finance Center
• Digital Project Manager & Strategist    
• Engagement Specialist supporting the New Urban Mobility Alliance
• Senior Manager, Development & Partnerships
• Intern, Engagement & Communications supporting the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy – 6-month term

World Wildlife Fund

• Senior Seafood Program Officer
• Government Relations Intern – Spring 2020

We Make No Promises ...

.... but we're hoping to make this a big week for you.  We think we're off to a pretty good start.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Assistance Fund, a nonprofit providing financial assistance to patients with serious & chronic diseases, has passed along this Communications Manager post – 5+ years of PR, marketing & communications experience desired, preferably in a health care, nonprofit or philanthropic setting.

Management Science for Health – Strategic Communications Lead – 7+ years’ experience in communications/marketing, preferably with international public health and/or development programs; background in the implementation of USAID-funded global projects preferred.

Fresh opportunities with the National Geographic Society

• Vice President, Communications and Marketing
• Senior Communications Director, Education

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board – Communications Director – $68k-$114k – 6+  years of progressively responsible experience in public information, broadcasting, or publications editing sought – apply by Oct. 11

U.S. Agency for International Development – Supervisory Senior Communications Advisor supporting the Bureau for Global Health, Office of HIV/AIDS – $177k-$152k – apply by Oct. 3

NatureServe – Marketing & Communications Manager – persuasive writing & exceptional editing skills required.

Opportunities with communications & advocacy firm ConwayStrategic – searches managed by Chaloner:

• Communications Program Director – $100k+
• Communications Program Manager – $65k-$85k

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Health Communications Specialist – $69k-$90k – Woodlawn, MD – apply by Oct. 3

HWC Inc. – Public Relations Lead –15+ years of relevant experience & a background working with Federal clients, specifically in the mitigation space, is sought – see also main career page.

Global Business Travel Association

• Communications Coordinator
• Web Content Manager

Neustar, a company operating at the nexus of online identity resolution, data analytics & cybersecurity, seeks Senior Communications Manager with 10+ years’ experience guiding strategy & execution of global digitally-driven communications that inform and delight employees.

FTI Consulting – Government Affairs Consultant – at least one year of communications agency and/or state/federal government experience desired, as well as superior research, writing & editing skills

ICF International

• Communications Specialist
• Graphic Designer

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Senior Policy Officer – deep experience working with local & state community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholder organizations on health equity & related policy initiatives – Princeton, NJ – search managed by the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group

DHS/TSA – Public Affairs Specialist – $79k-$149k – apply by Oct. 4

George Washington University

• Director of Communications, Research – $80k-$116k
• Senior Marketing Associate supporting the Milken Institute School of Public Health – $52k-$71k
• Assistant Director of Digital Direct Response Annual Giving – $47k-$57k
• Development Assistant, School of Medicine & Health Sciences – $19-$25/hr
• Development Assistant, School of Nursing – $19-$25/hr

Bureau of Printing & Engraving – Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-$108k – apply by Sept. 30

McLean Community Center – Communications Specialist/Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager – $51k-$86k – 3+ years of communications experience desired – apply by Oct. 4

 Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

• Communications Manager supporting the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships program – $59k-$81k
• Senior Writer
• Communications Assistant supporting the China Africa Research Initiative – DC-based
• Senior Associate Director of Development, SAIS – DC-based
• Senior Development Coordinator for Volunteer Engagement, SAIS – DC-based
• Head of Annual Giving & Digital Strategy
• Assistant Director of Development supporting the Wilmer Eye Institute
• Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement supporting the Peabody Institute
• Development Coordinator supporting the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences

United Nations Foundation – Video & Multimedia Officer – 5-7 years’ experience as a visual storyteller and strong technical & design skills.

Embassy of Canada – Senior Intergovernmental Affairs Officer – $103k – 5+ years of experience in developing relationships with high-level officials and decision makers in a government organization, business association, or think tank setting – apply by Oct. 2

American Red Cross

• Manager, Services to the Armed Forces & International Communications
• Writer supporting the fundraising & marketing resource team

American Lung Association – National Associate, Advocacy Administration – 2-3 years of solid admin assistant/receptionist experience desired.

Federal Trade Commission – Visual Communication Specialist – $57k-$$90k – apply by Oct. 3

Haven't You Seen These Somewhere Before?

Here's your Sunday rundown of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Federal Railroad Administration – Writer/Editor – 69K-$128K – Sept. 23

National Association for the Education of Young Children – Assistant Director of Federal Policy – Sept. 23

Reprieve U.S. – Officer (pdf) supporting the Stop Lethal Injection project – $42k – Sept. 23 

Dept. of Agriculture – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – Sept. 24

Selective Service System – Public Affairs/Social Media Specialist – $47k-$90k – for recent grads – Sept. 24

Surface Transportation Board – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – Sept. 24

Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection – Communications Manager (use keyword IRC39228) – $77k-$141k – Sept. 25

DoD/Missile Defense Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$89k – Ft. Belvoir, Va. or Redstone Arsenal, AL – Sept. 26

George Mason University

• Policy Program Coordinator supporting the National Security Institute – Sept. 26
• Communications Assistant Director/Web Specialist supporting the Center for the Study of the Administrative State – Sept. 26

Data Quality Campaign – Associate/Senior Associate, Communications – Sept. 27

Montgomery County Dept. of Recreation – Program Specialist/Social Media & Web Content Writer (search keyword IRC39847) – $46k-$77k – Sept. 27

Project on Government Oversight – Media Relations Manager post – Sept. 27

Washington Post – Foreign Assignment Editor – Sept. 27

Washington Office on Latin America

• Director for Digital Strategy (pdf) – $90k-$100k – fluency in Spanish preferred – Sept. 29
• Assistant Director for Content Production (pdf) – $70k-$80k – fluency in Spanish required – Sept. 29

Late, But Hopefully Worth the Wait

Hello Friday job-stalkers! We're sorry we're a bit late; we hope these make it worth the wait – or that you at least find the hefty collection of beer-festive happenings noted at the end helpful for your weekend!

The Sierra Club is seeking a Director of Digital Strategies with experience at a grassroots organization with digital campaigning & advocacy plus cutting edge knowledge & ability to leverage online tools & resources to motivate & influence constituencies – DC or Oakland, CA – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

The smart folks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine have let us know they are still recruiting for this Content Strategist post supporting the Transportation Research Board – 3+ years’ experience & the ability to synthesize highly technical research reports & communicate findings to a variety of audiences desired.

New opportunities with our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest:

• Senior Policy Associate
• Policy Associate, SNAP

National Association of State Treasurers – Policy Director – 5+ years of legislative experience at the federal level required; background in advocacy & public finance a plus. 

World Food Program USA

• President & CEO – search managed by Heidrick & Struggles
• Social Media Manager

American Institute for Cancer Research – Digital Communications Manager – 3-5 years’ experience in communications, media, messaging & content development, and social media.

Atlantic Media

• Staff Writer with the Hotline
• Digital Marketing Associate supporting the Government Executive Media Group

We were unaware that Quartz had exited the Atlantic Media orbit (and a while back, too), which is something you should know when applying for this White House Reporter role.

The Hill

• Director of Social Media – $65k-$80k
• Staff Writer – $40k-$60k

It appears we’ve reached a point in the American experience where we need to educate kids on how to consume news and online info – and your spot in this undertaking would be as Content Writer & Editor for the News Literacy Project – apply by Oct. 28

Center for American Progress

• Manager, State & Local Government Affairs
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Poverty to Prosperity Program

Heritage Foundation – News Editor for the Daily Signal – 5-10 years in journalism, reporting &  news-editing background strongly preferred

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Officer, Pew/Conservation International Ocean Alliance
• Associate, Philanthropic Partnerships

American University – Gift Specialist, WAMU – part-time – $20-$23/hr – facility w/ data entry & databases desired

As Oktoberfest officially kicks off on Saturday,  your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource hopes you find something below that suits your fancy – see our comprehensive calendar for festival season for longer-term planning.

• Westover Market Beer Garden 10th Anniversary Celebration – Falls Church – Sept. 20-21
• St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 20-22
• Heurich House Oktoberfest/Senate Beer Revival – Dupont Circle – Sept. 21
• Oyster, Wine & Beer Festival – Union Market, Northeast DC – Sept. 21
• Takoma Park Beer Fest – Northwest DC – Sept. 21
• Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Southeast Waterfront DC – Sept. 21
• Clarendon Day – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 21
• Rustico Ballston Hawaiian Luau – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 21
• H Street Festival – Northeast DC – Sept. 21
• Ocelot Brewing Oktoberfest – Dulles, Va. – Sept. 21
• Weiner 500 Dog Races/Beerfest – DC Wharf – Sept. 21
• Caboose Brewing Oktoberfest Birthday Bash – Vienna, Va. – Sept. 21
• Stone Brewing Throwdown – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 21
• Tyson’s Biergarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Sept. 21
• Fairfax County Brewfest – Chantilly, Va. – Sept. 21
• Beltway Brewing 6th Anniversary Party  – Sterling, Va. – Sept. 21
• Hyattsville Arts & Ales Festival – Hyattsville, MD – Sept. 21
• Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 21
• Alexandria Arts Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 21-22
• Maryland Wine Festival – Westminser, MD – Sept. 21-22
• Taste of Georgetown – Georgetown Waterfront – Sept. 22

Finally Feels Like Fall

We're a work in progress on this crisp & cheerful Thursday morning; check back for more.  [edit: we are all finished for the day; see you tomorrow]

1) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Communications Specialist

2) Bread for the World – Deputy Director, Government Relations (pdf) – $77k-$100k – see also main career page

3) Brookings Institution – Senior Research Analyst, Global Economy & Development

4) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Public Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – apply by Oct. 1

5-6) EY

• Public Policy & Regulatory Communications Leader
• Public Relations Manager, Growth Markets – DC, New York, Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA

7) Farm Credit Council – Manager of PAC Operations

8) Federal Aviation Administration – Foreign Affairs Specialist – $84k-$130k – apply by Sept. 30

9-12) Google

• Government Affairs &Public Policy Manager, Asia-Pacific Foreign Policy
• Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Cloud Security
• Strategic Partner Manager, Conservative Political Publishers/YouTube – DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Bruno, CA
• Strategic Partner Manager, Progressive Political Publishers/YouTube – DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Bruno, CA

13) Humane Rescue Alliance – Director of Regional Outreach – see also main career page

14) Knowesis – Marketing Strategy & Communications Specialist supporting the Veterans Affairs’ Women’s Health Transition Training program

15) National Fair Housing Alliance – Associate Director of Communications – apply by Oct. 13

16-18) NeighborWorks America

• Development & Communications Specialist
• Senior Marketing Specialist
• Marketing Specialist

19) Partnership for Public Service – Government Affairs Associate

20) World Bank – Senior Communications Officer/Communications Officer, Editorial Content with the International Finance Corp. – apply by Oct. 8

21) Dept. of Agriculture – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – apply by Sept. 24

22-28) Edelman PR

• Vice President, Financial Communications
• Director of Research & Rapid Response
• Account Supervisor, Media
• Account Supervisor, Multicultural
• Senior Account Exec, Energy
• Account Exec, Sectors/Technology
• Assistant Account Exec, Crisis

29) Foundation for Government Accountability – Senior Fellow – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

30-32) Georgetown University

• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns
• Admin Coordinator, Office of Advancement
• Graphic Designer – part-time; 6-month term

33) Inside Washington Publishers – Reporter, Health Policy

34) Montgomery County Community College – Events Planner – part-time; temporary

35) Urban Institute – Communications Manager

36-37) American Counseling Association

• Government Affairs Representative
• Public Affairs Coordinator

38) American Wind Energy Association – Senior Director, Communications

39-41) Americans for the Arts (scroll to find)

• Individual Giving Manager – $60k+
• Institutional Giving Manager – $60k+
• Leadership Alliances Manager – $60k+

42) BlueGreen Alliance – State Policy Director

43) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Donor Engagement Coordinator – $40k-$50k

44-45) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

• Legislative Manager
• Policy Analyst

46-48) Nature Conservancy

• Digital Fundraising Production Specialist – apply by Sept. 30
• Pennsylvania State Director – Conshohocken or Harrisburg preferred – search managed by m/Oppenheim Executive Search – apply by Oct. 14
• Development & Operations Associate – Baton Rouge, LA – apply by Oct. 16

49) Oxfam USA – Senior Research Advisor, U.S. Domestic Program

50) Washington Post – Foreign Assignment Editor – apply by Sept. 27

– more to come OK, we're done –