Friday, January 31, 2020

How About Ending January by Scoring One of These Jobs?

Hello Friday job-shoppers!  Here we go.

The International Monetary Fund has just shared this Communications Officer post with us - 10+ years of relevant experience required, as well as knowledge of economic & financial matters and  understanding of global economic governance issues – apply by Feb. 6, as noted here. 

Mystery think tankCommunications Director – $60k-$80k – 3+ years of communication strategy experience that includes expanding brand reach through social media, media engagement, and digital communications – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Edelman PR
 Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Communications Associate – 4+ years of relevant experience in policy research, writing & analysis required; background in journalism, public policy writing or social science research preferred.

Hager Sharp (scroll to bottom)
Sister Cities InternationalAdvancement, Individual Donor & Major Gifts Officer (scroll to find) – track record of building a prospect pool, cultivating donor relationships and closing gifts in the 5- & 6-figure range required; CFRE highly desirable – Intern posts also noted further down the page.

National Center for Health StatisticsPublic Affairs Specialist – $59k-$93k – apply by Feb. 18

Milken Institute
Tennessee Valley AuthorityManager, Strategic Communications – 5-8 years’ experience in communications required; background in electric utilities, marketing & sales, and/or media relations preferred – Chattanooga, TN – apply by Feb. 3 

ReThink Media – DC or San Francisco, CA
American UniversityDirector of Partnerships & Events, WAMU – 8+ years’ experience in event strategy and implementation sought.

Center for American Progress
British EmbassyTrade and Investment Associate, Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing – $26/hr – 1-3 years professional experience in international business, defence or other related field desired – apply by Feb. 29

Atlantic Media
Chamber of Digital CommerceInterns – preference for applicants with a strong interest in emerging technologies, policy and/or economics & FinTech, as well as ability to commit to a full-time role during the Summer term

Pew Research CenterSenior Survey Methodologist – 5+ years of applied experience designing surveys & relevant graduate degree desired.

Heritage Foundation
… and finally: Look on the bright side: by the time you’re selected and ready to start work as a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Forest Service, we’ll bet the weather in Juneau, AK will be positively (ok, relatively) balmy – $59k-$71k – apply by Feb. 5

Best wishes for a winning Super Bowl LIV weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  We suggest drooping by Alexandria's Port City Brewing for their 9th anniversary festivities on Friday & Saturday.  For the Caps/Penguins Sunday afternoon prelim, there's Aslin's Locker 18 release & viewing party, benefiting the Laughlin Family Foundation, also in Alexandria.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Strategies, Rights, Faith & Peace

1) CLS Strategies has shared this Digital Design & Production Associate post suited for candidates with 1-2 years of experience & an interest in creative services and public affairs, with an emphasis on graphic design; proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign and familiarity with video editing software also desired.

2) Advocates for Highway & Auto SafetyManager, Government Relations

3-4) Audubon Society
4-8) Brookings Institution
9-11) Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
12) Chapman Cubine + HusseyDigital Political Advertising Specialist

13-14) Children’s National Medical Center
15) Civil Rights CorpsDigital Communications Associate

16) Conservation Strategy FundCommunications Manager

17-18) DHS/TSA
19) Election Assistance CommissionDirector of Communications – $96k-$148k

20) The Fairness CenterCommunications Associate – Philadelphia or Harrisburg, PA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

21-22) Faith in Public Life
23) Food Allergy Education & ResearchCommunications Manager

24-27) Georgetown University
28) Harm Reduction CoalitionGovernment Relations Manager (pdf) – $60k-$75k – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 21

29-30) International Franchise Association
31) Marine Corps Scholarship AssociationAssistant Director of National Events (pdf) – see also main career page

32) NAACP Legal Defense & Educational FundDevelopment Coordinator

33) National Parks Conservation AssociationCorporate Partnerships & Cause Marketing Manager – see also main career page

34-39) Nature Conservancy
40) Palladian PartnersProject Director, Health Communications Strategy

41) Peace Brigades InternationalDirector of Grassroots Fundraising & Communications (pdf) – part-time – $25k – apply by Feb. 15

42-43) Northrop Grumman
44) Prince George’s County Police Dept.Media Relations Manager – $89k-$173k – apply by Feb. 12

45) Pulitzer Center on Crisis ReportingInterns – 6-12 month term – $2,200/mo – apply by Feb. 28 for term starting in the Summer of 2020.

46-47) Smithsonian Institution
48) University of the District of ColumbiaMarketing & Communications Manager – $67k-$82k

49-51) Urban Institute
52-53) Washington Post

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Jobs for Your Wednesday

The American Academy for Ophthalmology has shared this Manager for Advocacy Communications post suited for candidates with 5-7 years’ experience in journalism or in an agency or in-house PR/communications role.

Oxfam America has just passed along this Director of Digital Marketing & Supporter Engagement opportunity – 7-10 years digital-related experience desired, with an emphasis in either agency or nonprofit marketing & mobilization – DC or Boston, MA

Fresh opportunities with evidence-based policymaking advocate Results for America:
Per the comments, we see that the March of Dimes is seeking an Associate Director, Marketing for Research Forums with 5-7 years of experience & the ability to understand complex medical/social science research and translate it for a wider audience.

Fresh opportunities with campaigners-against-unplanned-pregnancy Power to Decide – see also main career page
National Association of ManufacturersDirector, Strategic Communications – 4–6 years of communications experience desired, with preferred emphasis on media relations or digital strategy

Aspen Institute
National League of Cities
LuminateDirector of Advocacy & Campaign Support – substantial experience in civic engagement, organizing, campaigning or related field desired, as well as commitment to public service and a passion for the mission of working at the intersection of technology & democracy – see also main career page.

Sierra Club
Center for Popular Democracy
Capitol Hill

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Humanitarian & Relief Jobs XXIII

Tuesday specialty programming returns with the 23rd entry in our favorite category: jobs & internships with humanitarian, relief & international development organizations.  Additional program and technical opportunities can be found on the career pages with many of these groups, including in-country postings.

1,000 DaysDigital Engagement Contractor

Action Against HungerSenior Donor Engagement & Communications Officer – New York

Adventist Development & Relief Agency
Business Development Production Assistant

Aga Khan FoundationDigital Communications & Content Officer (pdf) – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 3

Alight – formerly known as the American Refugee Committee – Minneapolis, MN
Alliance to End HungerBusiness Operations & Communications Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career page

American Jewish World Service

Amnesty International – see also main career page
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BRAC USAAdvocacy Manager supporting the Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative

Bread for the WorldSenior Domestic Policy Analyst (pdf) – $73k-$95k – see also main career page

Camris InternationalSenior Communications Advisor supporting the USAID Bureau for Global Health – $121k-$157k

CARE USA
Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD
Center for Civilians in Conflict
Church World ServiceMedia Intern – Summer 2020 – apply by Apr. 5

Clinton FoundationDevelopment Associate – New York

Coptic OrphansCommunications Manager – apply by Mar. 1

DAICommunications Associate/Senior Communications Specialist – Bethesda, MD; London, UK or Brussels, BE

Doctors Without Borders – New York
Engender HealthAssociate Digital Producer

Evidence ActionChief of Staff 

Episcopal Relief & Development – New York – see also main career page
Food for the PoorDirector of Major Giving – Coconut Creek, FL

Free the Slaves – see also main career page
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & MalariaCommunications Intern and Policy Intern

Fund for Global Human RightsGrants Manager

Global Communities
Global Impact
InterActionSenior Manager, From Pledge to Action Project

International Campaign for TibetAdvocacy/Communications Intern and Development Intern

International Rescue Committee
Islamic ReliefCommunications & Media Relations Manager

Jhpiego Web Specialist – Baltimore, MD

Lutheran World ReliefExecutive Coordinator – DC or Baltimore, MD

Malaria No More – see also main career page
Mercy Corps
One Acre FundBusiness Development Manager/Director – New York

ONE CampaignRegional Organizing Manager

Operation Blessing InternationalDigital Fundraising Campaign Manager – Virginia Beach, Va.

Oxfam USA
PAE/MacfaddenCommunications & Information Officer supporting USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives

PATH
Peace CorpsPublic Affairs Specialist – $61k-$111k – apply by Feb. 6
Population Services International
Refugee Council USAExecutive Assistant – part-time

Save the Children
SOS Children’s Villages
UNICEF – New York
United Nations Foundation
Village EnterpriseDirector of Development & Marketing (pdf) – San Carlos, CA – search managed by Cook Silverman

Women for Women InternationalSenior Development Associate

World Food Program USA
World Relief – Senior Partnership Director – Baltimore, MD

World Vision

Monday, January 27, 2020

All Too Much

Welcome back to it: Kobe, coronavirus, impeachment, Iran, & more. Sigh. Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities has shared this call for a Research & Policy Analyst with 2-5 years of related experience; knowledge of federal, state & local housing and community development programs a plus apply by Feb. 18

Nestle USASocial Media Community Specialist – 1-2 years’ experience in social media management and/or online community management desired.

Ad cabal Salta With Us seeks Social Media Manager with 4-6 years’ experience leading digital & social projects of various size & complexity; Spanish language skills & not-a*#hole status very helpful – $50k-$65k

Institute for the Study of War
American Institute of Aeronautics & AstronauticsStrategic Communications Director – 5+ years in a management role in an association, an aerospace-related corporation, or a media relations entity desired – see also main career page

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service BoardCommunications Specialist – $56k-$99k – 5+ years of experience in communications desired; social media & video editing skills preferred – apply by Feb. 7

We won’t make you wait until our usual Friday check-in with the Pew Charitable Trusts to see these neat just-added opportunities:
LeidosDirector, Strategic Communications & Media Relations – seeking candidates with 10+ years of corporate communications and/or marketing experience, specifically leading efforts tied to business strategy.

ORock TechnologiesManager, Marketing Communications & Content – 5+ of experience in a B2B or B2G marketing communications role required, as well as knowledge of at least one of these enterprise tech areas: cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, containers, IT infrastructure, application development, or DevSecOps – Reston-based

Johns Hopkins University
– Baltimore, MD
United Nations FoundationEvent Manager supporting the Girl Up campaign – 6-8 years’ experience in event planning & management required. [edit: this position appears to have been removed]

American Association for the Advancement of ScienceProgram Associate, Science Communications – experience reading & interpreting scientific research and background working in a professional or student newsroom desired – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 24

American Enterprise Institute
Our kameraden with the Goethe-Institut seek a part-time Social Media Coordinator with experience in social media coordination & online marketing as well as strong German language skills, which you could perhaps hone even further through their extensive language course offerings – apply by Feb. 6

George Mason University
Communications Director supporting GMU’s Arlington Innovation District – considerable experience in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field desired – apply by Feb. 19

Human Rights Campaign
Mystery DC-based non-profitMarketing Coordinator – to $45k – at least one year of marketing experience desired – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Discovery CommunicationsCommunications/PR Intern and Marketing Intern – Summer 2020

Share Our Strength
Cancer Support CommunityCommunications Manager – 3-4 years of experience in a PR, communications, or marketing role required.

NBCSportsWashingtonSocial Media Specialist – part-time/freelance status

Sunday, January 26, 2020

These Should Look Familiar

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

Council on Foreign RelationsAssistant Editor, Foreign Affairs – one-year term – New York – Jan. 28

Dept. of the InteriorSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $142k-$170k – Jan. 28

University of Maryland
British Embassy
Dept. of Homeland SecurityCommunications Specialist – $102k-$133k – Jan. 29; subject to early closure

World BankManager, External Affairs supporting the Africa External Communications unit – French language skills preferred – Jan. 30

George Mason University
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center Foreign Policy Legislative Fellow and Health Care Legislative Fellow – $27k for 6-month term – Jan. 31

National Fish & Wildlife FoundationWriter – contract-status – Jan. 31

National Park ServicePublic Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – Jan. 31

Partnership for Public ServiceDigital Communications AssociateJan. 31

Prince William CountyCommunications Director – $114k-$190k – Woodbridge, Va. – Jan. 31

State Voices  Chief Strategy Officer – $130k-$160k – Jan. 31

University of VirginiaPrincipal Gifts Officer – Charlottesville,Va. – Jan. 31 

Washington Post
Woodrow Wilson Center for International ScholarsDigital Marketing & Design Specialist – $86k-$112k – Jan. 31

Nature Conservancy

Friday, January 24, 2020

Closing Out the Week

Hello Friday job-browsers! We don't have a clever/apt title, nor a simplistic take on the weather or the Caps or anything else.  Just some jobs; we hope one of these helps you close out the week on a cheery note.

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications is seeking a Public Affairs Associate with 3-5 years of public affairs/government relations/Capitol Hill or DC media experience.

PAE/Macfadden has passed along this Communications & Information Officer post supporting USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives – 6-8+ years of relevant experience & working knowledge of international development issues required.

The American Society for Human Genetics is in search mode for a Membership Engagement Specialist/Coordinator (pdf) with 2-4 years of experience in membership, member engagement, leadership support, or committee support, preferably in a nonprofit and/or association environment; scientific society background a plus – see also main career page

 Atlantic Media
Nuclear Threat InitiativeDirector of Communications – 5-7 years’ experience in communications, media, or partnership development desired. 

Peace Corps Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$111k – apply by Feb. 6

Center for American Progress
Union of Concerned ScientistsOutreach Coordinator, Science Network – $52k – 3-5 years of relevant experience required – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Jan. 26 

Heritage Foundation Program Manager, Asian Studies – 5-8 years of relevant experience required; fluency or proficiency in an Asian language preferred.

ICF InternationalHealth Communications Specialist – experience working with federal health agencies, developing, and implementing public health communications campaigns desired.

Pew Research CenterResearch Associate, Internet & Technology Policy – strong quantitate research skills and background in best practices in survey questionnaire development & testing desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts

AARPSenior Legislative Representative – 8+ years’ relevant legislative & regulatory experience desired, along with expertise in Medicaid, LTSS, health care delivery, financing and quality, and ACA implementation issues.

Woodrow Wilson Center for International ScholarsDigital Marketing & Design Specialist – $86k-$112k – apply by Jan. 31

POLITICO
Dirigo Public AffairsSocial Media Coordinator – strong social media & writing skills and some advocacy, political or legislative experience required.

Best wishes for a super-great weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

Thursday, January 23, 2020

These Jobs Rock!

We're a work-in-progress today; we'll get these 18 direct-to-us submissions out to you first.  Check back for more later. [edit: all finished for today!]

1-3) We’ll start your Thursday with these fresh opportunities with our friends at the Partnership for Public Service:
4) Girls Rock! DC is seeking Co-Executive Director of Communications & Development – this is a part-time, non-traditional role ideal for someone with youth education or music education experience, a commitment to social justice and previous experience in non-profit management – $28k

5-7) Early childhood development stalwart ZERO TO THREE is actively recruiting for these roles – see also main career page:
8) Global Wave Digital is seeking a junior-to-midlevel Digital Strategist with 2-4 years’ experience in managing digital advocacy campaigns, including developing & executing digital campaign strategies & tactics for a policy or electoral goal – $50k-$70k

9-16) Public Knowledge has shared a long list of opportunities to join in their advocacy for freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools & creative works; you can disregard since-passed application deadlines noted:
17-18) The Open Technology Institute at New America has passed along these Summer 2020 Intern calls:
  • Legal/Public Policy Interns to contribute research, writing and technical expertise to a range of tech policy issues including net neutrality, broadband access & adoption, cybersecurity, government
  • Communications Intern to assisting with content creation, social media, events, editing, media relations, rapid response, and more – strong Twitter skills – $15/hour 
19-20) Brookings Institution
21) Dept. of Homeland SecurityCommunications Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Jan. 29; subject to early closure

22-29) DCI Group
30) Financial Services InstituteMarketing & Communications Manager

31) Georgetown UniversityAssistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns

32-33) Jewish Institute for National Security of America
34-36) Nature Conservancy
37) Newmark Knight FrankPublic Relations & Communications Manager

38) Pacific Legal FoundationDeputy Legal Policy Director – search managed by Talent Market

39-42) State Voices
43-48) Washington Post
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Yes, Indeed

Before we get to today's catch, please note this chance to join the Indeed Job Market D.C. tomorrow, Jan. 23 at the Auto Shop event space in Union Market from 8:00am-8:00pm. Drop in anytime for a transformative experience that includes free professional headshots, one-on-one job search consultations and the opportunity to network with peers & experts.

The job-search stalwart-sponsored event will also feature a conversation between Indeed’s VP of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, LaFawn Davis, and chef José Andrés about his unique journey to chef & humanitarian. Availability to attend the speaker portion of this event will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  RSVP info for this event can be found here (see save your spot).
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Fairfax County is recruiting for a Public Information Officer to support the County's wide-ranging Health & Human Services operations – $75k-$125k – 7+ years leadership experience in communications required – apply by Feb. 7

The Aspen Institute shared this Communications Manager post supporting the American Talent Initiative suited for aspirants with 5+ years experience developing and executing communications strategy at a mission-driven nonprofit, higher education institution, political campaign, media organization, or similar setting – here's other fresh opportunities at the Institute we noticed:
The Environmental Defense Fund has a fresh call for a Political Manager with 6+ years of experience in political campaigns, working for political organizations; campaigns; federal, state or local governments; or a related capacity; understanding of the independent expenditure landscape also valued. 

American College of Cardiology
BAE SystemsVice President, External Communications – 10+ years of relevant experience desired

American Farmland Trust
Prince William CountyCommunications Director – $114k-$190k – background in local government and experience working with citizens & elected officials desired – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Jan. 31

Opportunities with addiction-fighting group Shatterproof:
George Mason UniversityAssistant Director of Marketing & Communications, Student Involvement – strong social media skills & 2-3 years professional experience in graphic design, marketing, or related field desired – apply by Jan. 31

Center for Public Integrity (scroll to find)
Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted
Land Trust AllianceConservation Defense Associate Director – JD & expertise in land conservation law, nonprofit corporations & federal tax law required.
United Nations Foundation
American Enterprise InstituteIntern, Political Institutions – Summer 2020 – $1,000/mo – open to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent grads – apply by Apr. 3

George Washington University
University of VirginiaManager, Marketing Strategy & Planning supporting the UVA Health System – $71k-$115k – 5+ years’ marketing experience required; healthcare marketing background preferred – Charlottesville, Va.

Capitol Hill
… and finally: the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, the philanthropic arm of your MLB Champion Nationals (man, that is still fun to say!), is looking for a heavy hitter to fill this Senior Director, Development post – 10-15 years of experience in frontline major gifts fundraising required.

… and finally, part 2: staying on the sporting beat, we hope you take your best shot at this covetable Vice President, Communications post with DC United ... and that you remember us w/ a couple tix for providing the assist.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Find Your New Workday Home Today

We're back to it with a nice-sized; just-the-jobs set.  Make one of these yours.

1) The Council for Exceptional Children has passed along this Web Content Manager (pdf) opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in website management; facility with Drupal & Wordpress preferred – see main career page for application info.

2-3) The International Foundation for Electoral Systems has shared these opportunities to join in their work strengthening elections worldwide:
4) The American Academy of Audiology is actively recruiting for a Web Content Manager with 3+ years of communications experience & previous use of content management system such as Drupal and/or WordPress – Reston-based

5-6) American Academy of Ophthalmology
7-8) American Cancer Society
9) American Counseling AssociationPublic Affairs Coordinator

10) Association of American Colleges & UniversitiesContent Manager – apply by Feb. 14

11) Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsSpecialist, Marketing & Communications

12) Association of Public & Land-grant UniversitiesGovernment Affairs Intern – term unspecified, but we’re guessing they’re recruiting for Summer 2020 here

13-14) Blue Corona (scroll down more than halfway to find)
15) Center for Reproductive RightsFederal Policy & Advocacy Associate – $50k

16) Chesapeake Bay TrustDevelopment Associate – $46k-$54k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Feb. 3

17) Communities in SchoolsDigital Content Program Manager

18-19) Compassion & Choices – see also main career page
20-21) Council on Foundations
22) DC Building Industry AssociationPolicy Analyst

23) Episcopal High SchoolAssistant/Associate Director of Communications, Content Creation (scroll to find)

24) Foundation for the National Institutes of HealthDevelopment Associate – see also main career page

25-28) Global Impact
29) Hispanic FederationDirector, Federal Policy & Legislation – $70k-$75k – fluency in Spanish required

30) Independent Electrical ContractorsDirector of Marketing & Communications – see also main career page

31) Institute of Transportation EngineersSenior Director of Communications

32-35) MoveOn.org – these are all flexible location/remote-based opportunities
36-38) National Association of Home Builders (scroll to find)
39) National Association of Surety Bond ProducersAdvocacy Specialist

40) National Court Reporters AssociationContent Specialist

41) National Milk Producers FederationDirector of Communications supporting the National Dairy FARM Program

42-44) Outreach Process Partners (scroll to find)
45-47) Smithsonian Institution
48) Society of Interventional RadiologyCommunications & Social Media Manager

49-50) Urban Institute
51-52) Washington Office on Latin America – see also main career page
53) Wilderness SocietyDirector, Digital Fundraising – $105k-$115k – see also main career page

54) World BankManager, External Affairs supporting the Africa External Communications unit – French language skills preferred – apply by Jan. 30

55) …. and finally: from the “probably a fun place to work dept.” we bring you this Office Manager post with NBC Sports Washington – Bethesda-based