Opportunities Now

Hello Monday!  Look, we understand that many of you might be inclined to put off your job-search efforts until after Thanksgiving – but there's a lot of fresh opportunities out there now.  How about getting ahead of the game & putting in an application or two in this week?  We'll have new listings on Tuesday & Wednesday, too.

And don't forget this good-sized run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has passed along this 6-month-term  Communications Specialist post – $55k (annualized; you'll earn approx $27k for your half-year of service) – background in writing & producing publications, journalism, PR, or in a government/nonprofit setting desired.

National Hydropower Association – Vice President of Government Affairs – 8+ years of experience working in public policy & knowledge of energy issues required; hydropower background preferred.

Fresh opportunities with the Population Reference Bureau – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Advisor
• Communications Associate

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting – Senior Editor – 10+ years of journalism experience that includes a substantial international component desired – apply by Dec. 5

Defenders of Wildlife

• National Outreach Manager – $51k-$70k
• Policy Analyst, Climate Adaptation – $51k-$66k

National Geographic Partners/Disney – Senior Director, Strategic Messaging & Executive Communications –8+ years of relevant experience required.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Marketing Strategist, School of Public Health – $59k-$81k
• Public Relations Specialist supporting the JHU Press– $43k-$59k
• Digital Communications Specialist
• Director of Stewardship
• Assistant Director of Development, Dept. of Neurology
• Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving
• Senior Associate Director of Development
• Senior Development Coordinator
• Development Coordinator, Engineering School
• Development Coordinator for Volunteer Engagement
• Senior Special Events Coordinator, JHU Medicine

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist/External Affairs Officer – temporary/emergency deployment post – $56-$75/hr – apply by Dec. 2; subject to early closure

Edelman PR

• Vice President, Energy
• Account Supervisor, Health
• Media & Editorial Lead
• Speechwriter & Executive Positioning Professional
• Assistant Account Exec, Technology

Galapagos, LLC – Strategic Communications Specialist – 8-10 years’ relevant experience & background in aerospace industry communications desired; Secret clearance a must

Sierra Club

• PAC Director
• Federal Policy Associate
• Senior Campaign Representative, Dirty Fuels – Pittsburgh, PA

CASA de Maryland – Advocacy Specialist – 2+ or more year’s advocacy & lobbying experience & fluency in Spanish required.

American Physical Society

• Head of Public Relations
• Senior Associate, Federal Relations

Institute for the Study of War – Production Manager & Editor – proven experience managing publication processes & workflow and strong editing skills desired.

ICF International

• Media Strategist
• Marketing Associate
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing & Communications Associate – Atlanta, GA

Global health, international development & education contractor Panagora Group seeks Senior Manager, Learning & Communications with 8+ years’ experience converting information & data into applied knowledge & learning products and a background international development & knowledge of USAID.

Opportunities with Bethesda’s Round House Theatre – see also main career page

• Director of Marketing Communications (pdf) – search managed by Robert Sweibel Arts & Culture Consulting
• Development Operations Manager (pdf)
• Graphic Designer (pdf)

Office of Personnel Management – Legislative Analyst – $117k-$152k – apply by Dec. 6

George Washington University

• Executive Director of Development supporting the Graduate School of Education & College of Professional Studies – $125k-$181k
• Senior Associate Director, Constituent Engagement – $65k-$89k
• Associate Director, Research & Relationship Management – $57k-$83k
• Associate Director, Alumni Relations – $52k-$71k
• Senior Graphic Designer – $47k-$64k

American Enterprise Institute – Admin Assistant, President’s Office – ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in scheduling or admin responsibilities with high-level executives or elected officials.