Jobs + Mezcal

So we have some great jobs plus a couple opportunities to enjoy Latin American culture, food & drink, including some mezcal-focused fun.  Just what you were expecting, of course.

Here’s a fresh Vice President of Communications post with the Aerospace Industries Association – 3 years’ experience in a primary/senior communications role sought.

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions is recruiting for an Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator with 3+ years related experience; background supporting CEO/Exec Director & political savvy preferred.

Credit Union National Association is seeking an experienced, creative Social Media Strategy Manager – successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of robust, integrated social media strategies – 5+ years of experience in social media and communications sought – search managed by the QTI Group.

Speechwriting & communications cabal West Wing Writers seek a Director with 3+ years of relevant experience and exceptional & versatile wiring skills to join their collaborative team – an Associate role is also available for strong-writing & deadline-meeting candidates – either post can be based in DC, New York, or San Francisco, CA

World Wildlife Federation

• Communications Director, Forests
• Government Relations Intern – Spring 2020

League of Conservation Voters – Vice President of Campaigns – 10+ years of issue and/or electoral campaign experience, including work in message development, budgeting, campaign plans, paid media & voter contact – apply by Oct. 11

Sunshine Sachs – Media Relations Manager, Social Good & Issues Advocacy – 6+ years of PR and media relations experience in community engagement, non-profit, public sector, politics or regulatory matters sought.

University of Maryland Medical System – Baltimore, MD

• Vice President Media Relations & Corporate Communications
• Senior Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications

National Electrical Contractors Association – Director of Communications – 4+ years of experience in the communications field desired.

National Trust for Historic Preservation – Public Affairs Manager – 5+ years of experience in communications, media relations or public affairs desired, ideally in a matrixed & geographically dispersed non-profit.

Federal Housing Finance Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $94k-$182k – apply by Oct. 18

Amputee Coalition

• Director of Government Relations
• Director of Communications
• Director of Development

Opportunities with College to Congress, a group supporting Congressional intern aspirants with limited financial means & no political connections, seeks a Communications Director with 2+ years of Capitol Hill or equivalent professional organization communications experience – Development Intern also sought – and applications to join their 2020 Hill Intern Class are now open.

Better Markets – Director of Communications & Public Relations – $100k – 7-12 years of multifaceted communications experience desired, including extensive pitching & media relations work.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

• Regional Political Director (pdf) – $85k-$110k – apply by Oct. 21
• Compliance Assistant/Coordinator (pdf) – $45k-$60k – apply by Nov. 1

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

National Council of Jewish Women – Legislative Associate – $50k-$55k – demonstrated commitment to social justice and strong writing + communication skills desired.

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. except as otherwise noted

• Director of Marketing & Communications, School of Continuing & Professional Studies – Northern Virginia-based
• Associate Director for UVA Clubs/Signature Programs & Global Engagement
• Assistant/Associate Director for UVA Clubs & Global Engagement
• Associate Director of Donor Relations, UVa Library – $67k-$80k

Make plans now for tomorrow's (Oct. 10) food, drinks, music & dance action at Noche Iberoamericana 2019 and next Tuesday's (Oct. 15) Mexico in a Bottle mezcal + other spirits fest – both taking place at the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC.