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