Monday, May 25, 2020

Strategy, Excellence, Priorities & Policy

OK, here's a few more opportunities that folks have passed along.  Hope you all are holding up OK on this Memorial Day & beyond.

June 15 update: three more from over the digital transom:

 The American Council of Life Insurance is in search more for a Communications & Marketing Strategist (pdf) with experience in PR, public policy, journalism, writing, or related field.

Our tipster from the Social Security Administration described this closing-soon New Media Skills Analyst/Social Media Specialist role as “a senior-level position” and a “great opportunity for marketing and communications professionals” – $102k-$133k – apply by June 19

Collaborative Communications Group is looking for a Digital Director with 6-8 years of experience leading the development of digital strategies and tools in the service of communications goals.
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June 2 update: The Center for Strategic & International Studies is recruiting for a Social Media & Digital Outreach Coordinator with at least one year of relevant experience; working knowledge of popular digital, design, or outreach tools a plus.

America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building & electoral/issue campaigns to serve as Nevada State Director – $80k-$88k – Las Vegas, NV – search managed by Grossman Solutions.
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Paid Leave U.S. has shared this Vice President of Legislative & Political Strategy post suited for candidates with 10+ years of related experience in advocating for and winning legislative issue advocacy campaigns – $125-$150k – we've asked if they're still actively recruiting for other posts noted (scroll to find).

Our friends at the Aspen Institute are seeking a Communications Manager to support their College Excellence Program – 5+ years’ experience developing and executing communications strategy at a nonprofit, communications firm, higher education institution, media organization, or similar setting desired; higher-ed background preferred.

The Center for Budget & Policy Priorities seeks Communications Assistant/Associate, Media Relations with professional experience in communications or a related field – 18-month term

Washington Post
PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Policy Analyst with 5+ years of health policy experience; background working on Medicaid/CHIP, payment & delivery reform, or state health policy preferred – Philadelphia, PA

Motion Picture Association of AmericaMedia Intern – Summer 2020

How about a temporary post helping get the COVID-19 pandemic under control?  Investigators, skip tracers, and other supervisory, admin & analyst roles (scroll to find; lower left) are available across the Commonwealth with the Virginia Dept. of Health – see also Staffing Agencies supporting the VDH.  The DC Contact Trace Force and Maryland's efforts (via NORC) appear to be already staffed & underway; perhaps they'll need more folks at some point.

... and finally: the Washington Network Group has passed along their jobs board, which currently includes a nice selection of relevant policy & communications posts.

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Checking in w/ a Few More

OK, here's a few more that folks have passed along in the last few days. 

May 15 update: here's some more that have popped into the digital inbox:

End-of-life care advocate Compassion & Choices seeks National Director, Digital Strategies with 10+ years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education in leading teams around web design and development, digital strategy, engagement and managing change management processes – DC, Portland OR, or remote-based – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

Digital political firm New Blue Interactive has passed these along:
The Urban Institute is actively recruiting for a Communications Manager, Health Equity, Well-Being & Safety Net Initiatives – seeking candidates with 5-10 years of communications experience and relevant background in public policy, public health, health communications, and/or health policy issues

New AmericaCommunications Intern, Education Policy – June-Dec. 2020 term – remote-based to start – $15/hr – priority deadline: May 25
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May 10 update: Our old pals at the Pew Charitable Trusts have passed along this Editorial Officer post suited for candidates with 8+ years of editing experience in a deadline-driven environment; background at a  a public policy or research organization preferred.

Intriguing opportunities at Jalopnik-liked emerging EV manufacturer Rivian
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Criminal justice-focused online journalism outlet The Appeal is seeking a Senior Editor for their Political Report – 7+ years’ experience in the journalism field, including substantial work in editor role;  background in political journalism preferred.

The Horizon Foundation a healthcare philanthropy group supporting Howard County, seeks a Director of Communications with 10+ years of experience in communications for social change, philanthropy background preferred – $105k+ – Columbia, MD

The World Bank has passed along this call for a part-time External Affairs Consultant (noted at right) on advocacy/campaign communications – one-year term, starting July 2020 – excellent writing skills & 3+ years’ experience in external affairs, communications, public affairs, advocacy and/or campaign management required – remote-based during pandemic

Freshly available with the Democracy Fund:
Global Wave Digital is in search mode for a Senior Digital Strategist with 5+ years professional experience in managing digital advocacy campaigns; background working with advocacy clients in an agency or consulting setting also desired – $70k-$80k

Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by May 11

I'll continue to pass along jobs that people send in. I really do miss this pulling this together & knowing that a lot of you have found jobs through the site, or at least found it useful and/or lightly amusing. I'll share a longer update soon & reply to all your kind emails soon. I'm actually super-busy these days, as I work a communications/advocacy role in the healthcare sector. I hope you all have something compelling & rewarding to keep you occupied in these wild-yet-constraining times.