Go 1-0 Today

Happy Halloween & happy World Series Champs!  We'll resist the urge to drone on about the Nats' persistence and pluck and make some long-winded connection to your job-search & career-path and instead just share our hope that we all go 1-0 today, and a lot of other days, and we'll all eventually get to where we need to go.  Great night, great Series, great season, great team!

1) The American Gastroenterological Association has passed along this Manager, Communications & Media Relations post – 3+ years’ related experience and proven abilities in media relations & garnering news coverage required; background working on health/medical/science issues a plus.

2) Banner Public Affairs is actively recruiting for an digital communications-focused Assistant Account Exec role –  1-2 years of experience in social media and/or digital communications required; knowledge of digital advertising & agency background preferred.

3) The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, the physician group serving DC-MD-Va. Kaiser Permanente patients, is seeking a Writer with 2 years of medical/science/health care experience and a “chaos proof” personality

4) kglobal has shared this Account Exec, Media Relations opportunity suited for team players with 2-3 years of experience & top-notch writing skills; agency background a plus.

5-9) In addition to the Press Assistant role we noted on Monday, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights tells us the are also looking to fill these posts:

• Communications Assistant & Staff Writer (pdf)
• Election Protection Manager
• National Coordinator, Election Protection (pdf)
• Individual Giving Officer (pdf)
• Election Protection Organizing Fellow (pdf)

10-11) Per the comments, we see that technical education advocacy group Advance CTE is looking to fill these posts – see also main career page

• Policy Associate (pdf) – apply by Nov. 12
• Digital Communications Associate (pdf) – apply by Nov. 15

12) Promundo-US, an international NGO working to promote gender equality & prevent violence, is seeking a part-time Digital & Brand Management Intern (pdf) for the Jan.-June 2020 term – facility with WordPress or other CMS a plus – $14/hr – apply by Nov. 15

13) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Policy Associate

14) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant supporting the Center on the United States & Europe

15) Organization for International Investment – Manager, Government Affairs

16) City of Gaithersburg – Digital Content Specialist – $45k-$73k

17) Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency – Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – apply by Nov. 8

18) DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Social Media Specialist – $47k-$61k – for recent graduates or veterans – apply by Nov. 13

19-21) Georgetown University

• Communications & Social Media Strategist supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce
• Director of Athletics Engagement
• Communications & Graphic Designer supporting the Institute for Reproductive Health – part-time; temporary

22) Hubbard Broadcasting/WTOP – Social Media & Engagement Specialist

23) Lockheed Martin – Global Media Relations Director

24) Manna Food Center – Communications Manager – $45k-$55k

25) MassMutual – Grassroots Communications Consultant

26) National Alliance of Public & Charter Schools – Vice President, Communications

27) National Education Association – Senior Pollster & Message Strategist

28) National Farmers Union – Government Relations Director – apply by Nov. 15

29-30) Sierra Club

• National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Legal – DC or Oakland, CA preferred
• National Director of Grassroots Power Building – location flexible

31) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Donor Communications Manager

32-37) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Policy Advisor for Climate – apply by Nov. 22
• Gift Planning Associate – apply by Nov. 22
• Global Director of Development/Policy – DC or New York preferred – apply by Nov. 25
• Massachusetts State Director – Boston, MA – apply by Nov. 19
• Director, External Affairs – New Haven, CT – apply by Nov. 28
• Events Manager – Brunswick, ME – apply by Dec. 2

38) University 0f Maryland – Director of Strategic Communications, UMD Libraries – apply by Nov. 13

39-40) Virginia Military Institute – Lexington, Va.

• Director of Communications & Marketing
• News Writer – part-time

 – more to come OK, we're done –

We're still getting back to normal ....

.... after contracting some kind of medium-nasty stomach bug, but we had enough in the tank to put this together for you.  We may hurt our arm from patting ourselves on the back ... but if you capture one of these, you owe us something for the extra effort.

AIDS, tuberculosis & malaria-reduction & -prevention stalwart Friends of the Global Fight has shared this Senior Communications Manager post suited for aspirants with 5-7 years of communications, writing & public relations experience & skills in media pitching & op-ed placement.

Betty & Smith, a DC-based boutique communications firm is seeking a Director to join their fast-growing outfit – 8+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications and campaigns required, including several years of work managing others – search managed by Grossman Heinz.

Here’s a very fresh Public Affairs Specialist post with the DC Dept. of Transportation – $103k-$133k – Nationals Park & Navy Yard-proximate location – apply by Nov. 12

Our friends at Defenders of Wildlife –are seeking a Communications Specialist with 4+ years of experience in media relations & strategic communications – $50k-$68k

kglobal is recruiting for Spring 2020 Communications Interns – you’ll receive real-world experience in a variety of fields including branding, digital media, & strategic communications, craft client-facing products & wear lots of hats.  3+ days/wk commitment desired – apply by Dec. 1.

Food Allergy Research & Education

• Senior Director of Communications
• Director of Grassroots
• Director of Regulatory Affairs
• Senior Marketing Manager
• Director of Corporate Partnerships – McLean, Va. or New York

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks Health Communications & Behavior Change Consultant with 5+ years of relevant experience that includes work in social marketing or behavior change campaigns. 

Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

• Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships (pdf) – search managed by Development Resources Inc.
• Special Assistant to the Executive Director (pdf) – search managed by Arthur Diamond

Palladian Partners – Graphic Designer – advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & XD required, as well as high proficiency with CSS, HTML & JavaScript.

APCO Worldwide

• Senior Director, Health Care Crisis/Issues Management
• Director, Health Communications
• Senior Consultant, Health
• Interns, Spring 2020 (scroll to find)

Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles – Communications Consultant – $50k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Nov. 8 

American Society for Clinical Oncology

• Public Relations Specialist
• Associate Director, Annual Giving

Exelon – Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2020 – DC; Baltimore, MD;  Kennett Square, PA or Chicago, IL

DRT Strategies

• Communications Specialist
• Junior Communications Consultant

University of Virginia – Communications Analyst – you’ll work with subject matter experts to create reporting approaches that measure the impact of communications efforts & campaigns with the University’s strategic target audiences – Charlottesville, Va.

Keep Fighting

Tuesday update: sick today - see you again Wednesday.

Hello Monday!  Whether you're looking for a new job or trying to get to a game 7, just keep fighting.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Human Rights Campaign is seeking a Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing with 15+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates exceptional strategic communications & marketing skills – search managed by Grossman Heinz

The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights has passed along this Press Assistant (pdf) post suited for candidates with 2-4 years of relevant experience in press, communications or media relations – see also main career page.

The National League of Cities is in search mode for a Senior Digital Content Specialist with 3+ years of applicable experience & working knowledge of the content development cycle; facility with Drupal and WordPress preferred – $55k-$65k

United Nations Foundation

• Senior Director supporting the UN Association of the USA
• Development Coordinator supporting the Nothing But Nets campaign
• Communications Fellow supporting the Digital Impact Alliance

Advocate Aurora Health – Federal Government Relations Director – 5-10 years of experience in government relations that includes experiences in developing & administering health policy and legislative agendas desired, as well as advanced knowledge of government programs & policies that have a significant impact on health care delivery systems.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

• Communications Manager supporting the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships program – $59k-$81k
• Communications Associate, School of Arts & Sciences – $59k-$81k
• Marketing Strategist, School of Public Health – $59k-$81k
• Communications Assistant, School of Advanced International Studies – DC-based
• Public Relations Specialist supporting the JHU Press – $43k-$59k
• Communications Specialist, Digital Content/Social Media
• Graphics & Video Coordinator, School of Nursing – $43k-$59k
• Head of Annual Giving & Digital Strategy
• Director of Stewardship
• Assistant Director of Development, JHU Athletics
• Senior Development Coordinator
• Copy Editor – $19-$25 – remote-based; part-time
• Communications Coordinator supporting the Global Road Safety Program – part-time – $17-$23

Democrats for Education Reform – DC State Director – successful track record leading & shaping political strategy efforts for an advocacy organization or political campaign sought – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

George Mason University

• Development Research Analyst – apply by Nov. 6
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, College of Health & Human Services – apply by Nov. 8

Howard University – Vice President of Communications – 12+ years of related experience required, as well as strong speech-writing abilities 

USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $58K-$128K – apply by Nov. 1

Voter Participation Center

• Director of Data & Analytics – $120k-$130k
• Executive Assistant – $55k-$60k

Biogen – Senior Director, State Government Affairs – 10+ years of management experience with and an in-depth background in the analysis of state government processes, laws & regulations sought.

American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant; Foreign & Defense Policy/National Security
• Research Assistant/Associate, Housing Center

National Gallery of Art – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $127k-$192k – apply by Nov. 8

George Washington University

• Associate Director of Development, Law School Reunion Giving – $73k-$100k
• Associate Director of Development, Family Philanthropy – $73k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Law School Leadership & Annual Giving – $47k-$57k

Cancer Support Community – Communications Manager – 3-4+ years of experience in a PR, communications, or marketing setting desired – DC or New York – see also main career page.

Opportunities with federal contractor Cherokee Nation Businesses:

• Social Media Specialist – active Secret clearance & Arabic language skills required
• Health Communications Specialist supporting the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Atlanta. GA
• Public Affairs Specialist – San Antonio, TX

United Food & Commercial Workers – Creative Content Designer – 2-5+ years of experience in digital communications, videography, graphic design, digital marketing, public relations, or social media strategy sought.

Again and Again

Before you dive into previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, secure your tickets for the last grand beer fest of the season: Novemberfest 2019 at Rustico Alexandria – Saturday, Nov. 2 – noon-5:00 pm – featuring 80+ beers & ciders from Virginia's finest producers.

News Literacy Project – Content Writer & Editor – Oct. 28

Smithsonian Institution – Gift Officer, National Air and Space Museum (pdf) – Oct. 28

Dept. of State – Staff Assistant, Office of Press Relations – $57k-$74k – Oct. 29 

George Mason University – Major Gifts Officer – search managed by Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates – Oct. 29

U.S. Army – Congressional Actions Coordinator – $69k-$108k – Oct. 29
 
Dept. of Homeland Security – Photographer – $83k-$108k – Oct. 30; subject to early closure

Washington Post – Editorial Aide for KidsPost – part-time – apply by Oct. 30

Consumer Healthcare Products Association is seeking a Manager, Communications & Media Relations – Oct. 31

Northern Virginia Community College – Director of Communications – $85k-$95k – Oct. 31

Nature Conservancy

• Development Coordinator – New Haven, CT – Oct. 31
• Associate Director of Events – location flexible among major California cities – Oct. 31
• Development Coordinator – Omaha, NE – Oct. 31
• External Affairs Associate – Oklahoma City, OK – Nov. 1
• Executive Assistant – New York – Nov. 3

DC Public Service Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$109k – Nov. 1

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee – Compliance Assistant/Coordinator (pdf) – $45k-$60k – Nov. 1 

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board – Communications Specialist – $56k-$99k – Nov. 1

Embassy of Canada – Policy Officer – $73k – focus on Canada’s work with the Organization of American States – Spanish or French language skills a plus – Nov. 3

Here We Go!

Hello Friday job-gawkers!  Sorry to be late to the game this morning; we've got some great opportunities for you. Go Nats!  #stayinthefight!

Per the comments, we see that the Medical Group Management Association is seeking an Associate Director to serve as a direct liaison between the government affairs dept. & medical group practice leaders across the country – 3 years of policy-related experience required, along with substantive knowledge of & interest in health policy.

Are you ready for some football employment? A tipster has passed along this covet-worthy Staff Assistant, Government Affairs roster spot with the National Football League – 1-2 years Capitol Hill work experience & strong organizational skills a must – one-year term

Staying on the sports beat, Monumental Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Social Media Coordinator with experience crafting compelling content and facility with Adobe Premiere/After Effects.

ICF International

• Senior Health Communications Manager/Partner
• Marketing & Communications Manager, Federal Transportation
• Event & Marketing Coordinator
• Internal Communications & Marketing Specialist – Annapolis, MD

National Business Aviation Association – Social Media Manager – 3+ years of social media experience & proficiency in graphic design & video applications sought.

American University

• Director of Speechwriting
• Reporter, WAMU
• Digital Producer, WAMU

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – Policy Associate supporting the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide – 3-5years of experience in a related policy field and strong interest in & understanding of contemporary genocide/mass atrocity enviroment sought.

National College Access Network

• External Relations Associate – $50k-$60k – apply by Nov. 4
• Communications Intern – Spring 2020 – $15-$20/hr – apply by Nov. 1

National Cattlemen's Beef Association – Executive Director, Public Lands Council & NCBA Natural Resources – 5+ years lobbying experience or work on The Hill involving resource issues & preferably public lands issues required; JD preferred.

Atlantic Media

• Senior Editor, Experimental Storytelling with The Atlantic
• Deputy Editor for Atlantic 57
• State Research Fellow with Ballast Research – available ASAP; runs through Dec. 2020
• Editorial Fellowship – one-year term, starting in June 2020 – DC or New York

Embassy of Canada – Policy Officer – $73k – focus on Canada’s work with the Organization of American States – Spanish or French language skills a plus – apply by Nov. 3

Opportunities with Creative Associates International, a global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions & stabilization:

• Media Lead supporting the Creative Development Lab
• Strategic Content Manager
• Writer & Editor

POLITICO – Tech Editor – strong storytelling & editing experience and top-notch organizational & reporter-coaching skills desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate supporting Conserving Marine Life in the U.S.
• Coordinator supporting the Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative
• Officer supporting the Philadelphia Research Initiative – Philadelphia, PA

Pew Research Center – Intern, International Science & Society – 6-month term – experience with SPSS, Stata, R or other statistical software sought

Smithsonian Institution

• Gift Officer, National Air and Space Museum (pdf) – apply by Oct. 28
• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – apply by Nov. 5

Pulmonary Hypertension Association

• Communications & Marketing Manager, Print Publications
• Director, Annual Giving

Mystery DC-based employer – Web Content/Communications Specialist – temp-to-hire post – $18/hr

British Embassy

• Defence Policy Intern – mid-Jan. through mid-Apr. 2020 term – apply by Nov. 11 – and listed again here
• Politics, Press & Public Affairs Intern – mid-Jan. through mid-Apr. 2020 term – San Francisco, CA – apply by Nov. 11

… and finally: Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants seeks a dynamic Social Media Manager to help Fiola Mare, Sfoglina, Del Mar, et al sparkle even more brightly across social-verse – we’d suggest the winning hire make friends with our fave local food follow.

Best wishes for a supremely winning Fall weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's some ways to fill the non-Nats-watching part of it, and options for next weekend:

• Night of the Living Zoo – National Zoo DC – Oct. 25 
• Port City Waterfront Beer Garden – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 25-27
• Broccoli City Food & Grooves Festival – Union Market, Northeast DC – Oct. 26
• Cady's Alley Oktoberfest – Georgetown – Oct. 26 
• DC Mac & Cheese Festival – Audi Field SW DC – Oct. 26
• Rockwood Oyster Fest 2019 – Gainesville, Va – Oct. 26
• Beer, Food & Wine Fest – Blue Crab Stadium, Waldorf, MD – Oct. 26 
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Oysterfest – Saint Michaels, MD – Oct. 26
• Note: the Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot 25 scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Bullpen has been crowded out by the World Series; go get some oysters the namesake restaurant, instead.

Get Your Tickets Now for Novemberfest 2019
Rustico Alexandria – Saturday, Nov. 2 – noon-5:00 pm

Back Home

We're back from Atlanta and our annual pilgrimage to the only Trader Vic's in the U.S. outside of California (OK, that's not the real reason for the trip, but we always check in there when in ATL).  We appreciate the cheerful, efficient, and on-time crew at Southwest Airlines for making our trip an easy one, but we're sure these guys had an even better flight back home.  We're a work-in-progress this morning; check back for more later. [edit: all finished for today]

1) The Academy for Managed Care Pharmacy has passed along this Digital Specialist post suited for candidates with 4+ years’ experience in a digital marketing & communications role that includes work on digital advocacy campaigns – Old Town Alexandria location – see also main career page.

2) The American Society of Human Genetics is seeking a Communications & Marketing Assistant (pdf) at least one year of communications, marketing, advertising or related experience, as well as familiarity with social media & web analytics applications – find application info via their careers page.

3) The Institute of Museum and Library Services has shared this Director of Strategic Communications (pdf) post – significant communications, media relations, and brand management experience required – $137k-$166k – see also main career page

4) EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases – Communications Manager (pdf) – see also main career page

5) Foundation for Government Accountability – Research Analyst – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

6-8) Georgetown University

• Events & Communications Coordinator supporting the Global Human Development Program
• Associate Director, Law Annual Fund
• Assistant Director, Special Events

9) National Recreation & Park Association – Advocacy & Outreach Manager – $60k-$65k

10) News Literacy Project – Content Writer & Editor – apply by Oct. 28

11) America’s Essential Hospitals – Vice President of Membership & Development

12) Capitol One – Senior Communications Manager, Retail Bank

13-14) Current opportunities via the Ford Agency (scroll to find)

• DC-based nonprofit – Development Associate
• Capitol Hill-based trade association – Legislative Analyst

15) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Montgomery Parks – Senior Graphic Designer – $54k-$92k – apply by Nov. 22

16) National Alliance for Public & Charter Schools – Communications & Marketing Coordinator

17) Prevent Cancer Foundation – Vice President, Development & Marketing

18) Results for Development – Operations Intern – $14/hr

19) U.S. Green Building Council – Marketing & Communications Intern supporting the Center for Green Schools

20) WGL Holdings – Federal Regulatory Affairs Manager

21-23) Americans for the Arts (scroll to find)

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

24-25) Archdiocese of Washington

• Director of Media Relations
• Manager of Multimedia Production

26) AstraZeneca – Associate Director, Oncology Brand Communications – apply by Dec. 30

27) Child Care Aware – Senior Manager of Public Relations

28) Dept. of Homeland Security – Photographer – $83k-$108k – apply by Oct. 30; subject to early closure

29) Mystery PR/communications agency – Media Strategist – 2-3 month term – to $33/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

30-31) National Association of Realtors

• Director, Community Outreach
• Senior Producer, Video Content – DC or Chicago, IL

32-38) Nature Conservancy

• Policy Associate, Biodiversity & Sustainable Infrastructure – apply by Nov. 15
• Gift Planning Trustee Engagement Coordinator – apply by Nov. 15
• Director, Humanitarian & Disaster Risk Reduction Program – apply by Nov. 19
• Philanthropy Writer – New Haven, CT – apply by Nov. 15
• Associate Director of Development – Tulsa, OK – apply by Nov. 15
• Development Operations Manager – Tucson or Phoenix, AZ – apply by Nov. 19
• MN/ND/SD Chapter Director – Minneapolis, MN – apply by Dec. 13

39) Qorvis Communications – Senior Account Supervisor/Digital Strategist

40) Rocky Mountain Institute – Development Officer – DC, New York, or Boulder, CO

41) Society for Science & the Public – Advancement Intern – Winter 2019 – $15/hr

42) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager/Senior Manager supporting the Global Initiative on Health & the Economy

43) Washington Post – Editorial Aide for KidsPost – part-time – apply by Oct. 30

44-45) Westat

• Health Communications Specialist
• Digital & Social Media Specialist

– more to come OK, we're done –

Game One: Game Won

We're back after a brief travel-related interruption – and speaking of folks having a good work trip ...

Community Catalyst, an advocacy organization building consumer & community leadership to transform healthcare, has shared this Digital Strategy & Communications Manager post suited to candidates with 5+ years’ related communications experience and a developed understanding of digital organizing – $56k-$68k

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital – Communications/Media Specialist – 1-3 years’ experience in media, marketing, journalism or communications desired – Arlington, Va. Location

International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer – focus on video operations – apply by Nov. 4 – see also main search page

 Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board – Communications Specialist – $56k-$99k – apply by Nov. 1

National Breast Cancer Coalition

• Senior Level Strategic Communications Professional (pdf)
• Digital Strategy Manager (pdf)

The education advocacy-focused Data Quality Campaign seeks an Associate, Development & Board Relations with top-notch organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to keep projects moving forward – apply by Nov. 8

Center for Construction Research & Training – Communications Specialist (pdf) – 5+ years of work experience in communications desired – see also main career page

National Association of Community Health Centers – Director, State Affairs – 6+ years related work experience required; Master’s degree in heath policy or public health preferred.

Herald Group (scroll to find)

• Vice President
• Director/Senior Director
• Director of Field Programs
• Marketing Manager
• Account Manager
• Associate/Senior Associate

Prison Fellowship – Senior Legislative Analyst – 3+ years of public policy or justice system experience, preferably at the federal level, is sought.

Burness Communications – Senior Associate – 7-10 years of experience in public relations strategic communications required.

Opportunities with CLS Strategies posted just a little less than two weeks ago:

• Managing Director
• Managing Associate, Digital
• Senior Associate
• Managing Associate

This Web Content Associate (pdf) appears to be new since last week’s check-in with the Food Research & Action Center – at least 1-2 years’ experience in developing & managing web content and facility w/ WordPress desired.

Square – Federal Affairs Policy Lead – 6+ years of experience in federal government relations required

Opportunities with international girls’ education advocate the Malala Fund:

• Global Advocacy & Campaigns Advisor – DC, New York or London, UK
• Girl Activist Program Manager – DC or London, UK

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts – Assistant Director, Education Communications & Strategy (scroll to find) – 6-8 years’ experience in communications required, preferably on behalf of an arts, education, social services, or related non-profit.

Investment Company Institute – Public Communications Assistant – 3-5 years admin/office experience required.

Look Again

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

DC Dept. of Public Works – Director of Communications – $119k-$167k – Oct. 21

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee – Regional Political Director (pdf) – $85k-$110k – Oct. 21 

National Immigration Forum – Communications Assistant (pdf) – Oct. 21

University of Maryland

• Communications Manager, Office of International Affairs – Oct. 21
• Director of Annual Giving – Oct. 21

George Mason University

• Communications Officer – $47k – Oct. 21 
• Graphics Specialist – apply by Oct. 22

Dept. of Transportation – Visual Communications Specialist supporting the DoT OIG – $69k-$109k – Oct. 22 

U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command – Public Affairs Specialist – to $82k – Fort Detrick/Frederick, MD – Oct. 22

Nature Conservancy

• Development Manager, Global Priorities – Oct. 22
• Senior Policy Advisor for Climate – Oct. 24
• Communications Project Manager supporting the Nature4Climate Coalition – Arlington, Va. or other Eastern U.S. major city – Oct. 24
• Conservation & Climate Policy Analyst – Oct. 27

Arlington County – Public Relations Intern – one-year term – $32k-$63k – Oct. 24

British Embassy – Programme Manager – $60k – Oct. 24

Defense Information Systems Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – Oct. 24 

Dept. of Defense/Washington HQ Services – Writer/Editor – $83k-$108k – Oct. 25

International Association for Impact Assessment – Communications & Development Specialist – $43k-$46k – Oct. 25

National Farmers Union – Digital Content & Graphic Design Specialist – Oct. 25

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Supervisory Policy Analyst, Asia Region – $90k-$100k – applicable foreign language skills preferred – Oct. 25

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation:

• Policy Communications Officer – will work from both DC & Princeton, NJ offices – Oct. 27
• Communications Associate – Princeton, NJ – Oct. 27

Stay in the Search!

Hello Friday job-search enthusiasts!  Take some inspiration from the Nats and Stay in the Fight! for your job-search today ... and then have some fun over the weekend.

Satellite-enabled broadband start-up OneWeb has shared this Communications & Social Media Manager post – 5-7 years of digital or social media marketing and/or communications experience in agency, in-house or media setting desired.

Security services operation Peraton has sent along this fresh Communications Specialist opportunity – 2-5+ years relevant experience required, ideally in a corporate agency or government communications environment; knowledge of the aerospace, defense & national security markets preferred.

DC stalwart Gonzaga College High School is recruiting for a Director of Advancement Operations (pdf) with 7-10 years of experience direct fundraising in a nonprofit and/or education setting;

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is seeking a Policy Analyst, Family Economic Security with excellent writing & research skills and 3-5 years’ experience working on family economic security issues – despite application deadline noted, we’re assured they are still looking for the right candidate.

FreedomWorks

• Program Coordinator
• Multimedia Coordinator
• Grassroots Assistant
• Graphic Designer

World Bank – Communications Associate – 5+ years of relevant practical experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, international relations, political science, or related field sought – apply by Nov. 7 

American University – Marketing & Engagement Coordinator, WAMU – 3+ years’ relevant experience in admin, marketing or communications positions required; knowledge of CRM database software preferred.

CACI – Senior Writer & Editor, Corporate Communications – 7+ years’ experience in writing & editing in a corporate communications or related setting sought.

Center for American Progress

• Associate Director/Director, Editorial
• Editor, Art & Editorial
• Program Coordinator, Generation Progress
• Special Assistant, Early Childhood Policy

U.S. Army – Congressional Actions Coordinator – $69k-$108k – apply by Oct. 29

Google – Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy for YouTube – seeking candidates with 14+ years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations – DC or New York

Rational 360 – Public Relations Associate – 2+ years of communications, public relations, digital media or comparable job experience required.

POLITICO

• Associate Editor, Trade & Agriculture
• Employment & Immigration Reporter

U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command – Public Affairs Specialist – salary is shown as $37k-$82k, but adds this note: management has elected to hire at the high end of the pay band – Fort Detrick/Frederick, MD – apply by Oct. 22

Mystery DC-based think tank – Communications Associate – temporary/contract status – $20-$23/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Embassy of Australia – Congressional Liaison Internship – Spring 2020 – apply by Dec. 1 – see also main career page

… and finally: they probably won’t be interviewing next week, but it’s still a great time to pitch your resume to our fabulous Washington Nationals:

• Manager, Marketing & Event Administration
• Manager, Administration & VIP Service
• Intern supporting the Nationals Dream Foundation

… and finally, part 2: speaking of the curly W crew, how about this Federal Government Relations Manager, PAC & Grassroots with the Nats-logo-adjacent team at Walgreens?

Best wishes for a super-great Fall weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  We've got some great happenings for you below, and you can search here for more festivities brewing through early November:

• Rustico Slater's Lane Social w/ Ardent Craft Ales – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 18
• Shucktoberfest Beer & Oyster Festival – Shirlington/Arlington, Va. – Oct. 19
• Capital Brewfest Fall Seasonals Festival – Bullpen/Half St. Southeast DC – Oct. 19
• Hank's Oysterfest XII – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 19
• Dank Day 2019 – Cambridge, MD – Oct. 19
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 19
• Virginia Wine Festival – Ashburn, Va. – Oct. 19-20
• Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival – beachfront at 30th St. – Oct. 19-20
• U.S. Oyster Festival - Leanordtown, MD – Oct. 19-20

International, Independent, German & Public

1) The Urban Institute has shared this Outreach Communications Specialist opportunity supporting their Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy – 2-4 years of related work experience desired, ideally in communications or marketing in a nonprofit or public policy organization setting.

2-3) Fresh searches helmed by Grossman Solutions:

• NARAL Pro-Choice America – Deputy Director of Strategic Research – $80k-$95k
• SEIU – Michigan State Council Executive Director – Detroit or Lansing, MI

4) The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation has let us know they are still actively recruiting for this Graphic Designer/Cartographer with experience in print & digital visual communications, with emphasis on map-making and infographics, along with exceptional skills with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

5) The ACLU of Maryland is in search mode for a Grants Development Specialist with 5+ years working on a development team & experience identifying funding sources & writing successful foundation grant proposals – Baltimore, MD

6-10) 2U – Lanham, MD except as otherwise noted

• Brand Marketing Coordinator
• Brand Marketing Manager
• Digital Media Coordinator
• Director, Brand Marketing – Lanham, MD or Denver, CO
• Marketing, Brand & Communications Intern – Lanham, MD, New York, or Denver, CO

11) British International School of Washington – Marketing & Communications Assistant – $40k-$45k

12) Brookings Institution – Program Assistant, Executive Education

13) DC Dept. of Public Works – Director of Communications – $119k-$167k – apply by Oct. 21

14) Deloitte – Policy & Government Relations Manager

15) Dept. of Defense/Washington HQ Services – Writer/Editor – $83k-$108k – apply by Oct. 25

16-17) Georgetown University

• Director of Communications, School of Foreign Service
• Project Coordinator/Editor supporting the Free Speech Project

18-19) German Marshall Fund of the U.S.

• Program Officer, Congressional Affairs
• Communications & Editorial Assistant

20-21) Good 360 (scroll to find)

• Marketing Program Manager
• Marketing Communications & Content Manager

22) Independent Community Bankers of America – Communications Specialist

23) Iron Mountain – Political Communications Assistant

24) La Clinica Del Pueblo – Development & Communications Manager – fluency in Spanish required – see also main career page

25) Marriott International – Manager, Media Relations

26) Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems – Director of Government Relations – see also main career page

27) National Governor’s Association – Director of Communications

28) National Highway Safety Administration – Associate Administrator for Communications & Consumer Information – $127k-$192k – apply by Nov. 12

29-31) Even more new opportunities at National Public Radio since yesterday’s haul:

• Editorial Assistant, Social Media for All Things Considered
• Editorial Assistant, Social Media for Morning Edition
• Editor for Weekend Edition

32-36) Nature Conservancy

• Donor Communications & Stewardship Coordinator – apply by Nov. 13
• Policy Associate supporting the Build Healthy Cities initiative – apply by Nov. 16
• Wyoming State Director – Lander, WY – apply by Nov. 17
• Manager, Investment Fundraising – location flexible – apply by Nov. 20
• Global Media Relations Intern – Jan.-May 2020 term – apply by Nov. 8

37-38) Society for Human Resource Management

• Media Affairs Specialist
• Digital Content Manager

39-41) Trust for Public Land

• Director of Strategic Initiatives, Marketing & Communications – DC; New York, Denver, CO or San Francisco, CA
• Director of Marketing – DC; New York, Denver, CO or San Francisco, CA
• Social Media & Email Marketing Specialist
• DC, Denver, CO or San Francisco, CA

42) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Supervisory Policy Analyst, Asia Region – $90k-$100k – applicable foreign language skills preferred – apply by Oct. 25

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An advocacy & lobbying organization with a focus on foreign affairs is seeking a Content Producer for a 5-month term running through March 2020 – 3-5 years of relevant experience in a corporate communications, marketing communications, broadcast media production or speech writing position sought – search managed by our friends at Brainstorm Creative Resources.

Per the comments, we see that the Animal Welfare Institute is recruiting for a Digital Advocacy Coordinator (pdf) with of 2+ years of digital advocacy, email marketing, or related experience; knowledge of US legislative and rulemaking process preferred – and, as you might guess, it’s a dog-friendly workplace!

The Democracy Alliance is seeking a Director to manage fundraising, investment processes, and portfolio management of the New American Majority Fund and Action Fund – 10+ years of experience in campaigns, civic engagement, progressive politics, and/or philanthropy sought.

Dept. of State – Staff Assistant, Office of Press Relations – $57k-$74k – apply by Oct. 29

DDC Public Affairs

• Digital Strategist
• Copywriter
• Project Manager
• Graphic Designer

Kaiser Permanente – Government Relations Program Director – 6+ years’ experience in government relations desired.

DPR Construction – Communications & Brand Content Development Coordinator – 3-5 years of experience in business-to-business communications sought – DC: Baltimore, MD: Richmond, Va.; Boston, MA or Edison, NJ

CFP Board – Communications Specialist (pdf) –  3+ years’ relevant experience in public relations and/or external communications function required – see also main career page

CNN/WarnerMedia

• Director of Public Policy, WarnerMedia
• Senior Product Manager, CNN Politics
• Associate Producer, CNN Politics
• Supervising Producer, Justice Team
• Field Operations Supervisor
• PR Intern – Spring 2020

Mortgage Bankers Association – Senior Public Affairs Specialist – seeking candidates with 5+ years of experience as a speechwriter, press secretary or communications exec on Capitol Hill, or in a campaign, nonprofit or corporate setting.

ACLU – Campaign Strategist – 6+ years of issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience desired – DC or New York

American Diabetes Association – Social Media Manager – 2+ years’ experience in social media/marketing desired.

Lots of recent -vintage opportunities at National Public Radio

• Correspondent, China Affairs – fluency in Mandarin required
• Correspondent, Addiction Coverage
• Copy Editor, Digital Content
• Supervising Producer for Invisibilia
• Senior Editor, Business Desk
• Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships
• Planned Giving Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Kroc Fellows – one-year term, starting Aug./Sept. 2020 – apply by Jan. 2

Center for Health, Environment & Justice – Community Organizer (pdf) – 5+ years of organizing experience working with community, labor and/or electoral organizations desired – see also main career page

Fannie Mae – Communications & Marketing Specialist – superior writing skills & strategic mindset desired. 

Platinum Advisors – Legislative Assistant – 2+ years of Capitol Hill experience as a Legislative Assistant or Legislative Coordinator desired.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Cynthia Axne (D-IA) – Communications Director
• Illinois Democrat – Communications Director
• Texas Republican – Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) – Senior Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) – Interns – late-Oct. 2019 through mid-May 2020 – paid positions – apply by Oct. 18
• Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) – Interns – Spring 2020

Women for Women International – Development Officer, Stewardship & Mid-Level Giving – 3-5 years of mid-level or major donor experience desired.

Arent Fox – Healthcare Lobbyist – 4+ years of substantive Congressional or Executive Branch experience focusing on health care required – see also main career page

University of Virginia – Assistant Director, Direct Marketing – up to four years of related experience & background working in a development office preferred – Charlottesville, Va.