Thursday, November 12, 2020

How's It Going?

We've been away too long. Perhaps we'll be posting a little more regularly for a bit; that's our hope.  A bunch of fairly recent opportunities with our new neighbors at Amazon highlight this fresh set.

1) Entrepreneurial investment group Revolution is seeking a Communications Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience in social media, graphic design & digital marketing; agency background a plus

2) Health policy podcast Tradeoffs is recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Manager with 3-5 years’ experience in marketing, ideally with a media organization or in health care – $65k-$80k – remote-based/location flexible

3) The Washington Legal Foundation is in search mode for an Associate Director of Legal Studies with 4+ years’ experience & strong communications/social media skills; JD preferred – search managed by Talent Market

4-13) Amazon

14-15) American Rivers

16) American UniversityNews Anchor/Host, WAMU

17) British EmbassyPolitical Section Admin Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $22/hr – New York – apply by Nov. 19

18-19) Brookings Institution

20) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSenior Media Relations Advisor – $121k-$157k – apply by Nov. 24

21) Congressional Budget OfficeCommunications Intern – Winter 2021 w/ possibility to extend – $18-$24/hr – apply by Nov. 13

22-24) George Mason University

25) Georgetown UniversityDirector of Communications supporting the Prisons & Justice Initiative

26-27) Heritage Foundation

28-30) Human Rights Campaign

31) National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesPolitical Affairs Director

32-34) Nature Conservancy

35-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

37-40) POLITICO

41-43) United Nations Foundation

44) University of VirginiaDirector of Development for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Charlottesville, Va.

45) UnivisionVice President, Government Relations & Policy – Spanish language skills preferred

46) Washington PostDeputy Editor of Strategic Initiatives – apply by Nov. 20

47) World Wildlife FundClimate Communications Intern and Employee Engagement Intern

Thursday, August 27, 2020

One More for August

Since childhood, we've always held August, Summer's last hurrah, as our favorite month. And we were always stoked to share 1,000+ jobs & internships in our regular August just-the-jobs blitzes.  We're going to try and revive a little bit of that August magic and pull together a super-sized set today, so check back for more [edit: all done, 101 strong!].

Sept. 1 update
: here's three more that just popped into our in-box:

The Human Rights Campaign has just shared this new Press Secretary role supporting their Foundation – 4-6 years’ experience with organizational communications desired, preferably in an advocacy setting.

World Wildlife FundSenior Communications Specialist, Food & Freshwater – 6+ years’ experience in as communications, international studies or development, or conservation policy sought.

USAID is seeking a Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern to support Sustaining Technical & Analytic Resources global health project – 6-month term – $1,832/biweekly – demonstrated experience developing content for print, digital, and social media platforms required – apply by Sept. 21
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1) MENTOR is in search mode for a Policy Manager with with 3+ years of work experience in policy or community-led advocacy; Capitol Hill background preferred – $60k+

2-5) The National Council of Urban Indian Health has passed along multiple opportunities this week – see also main career page
6) The American Association of Physicists in Medicine are recruiting for a Managing Editor to helm their flagship publication Medical Physics – 3+ years of editorial or publishing experience required; familiarity with medical terminology a plus

7-9) Fresh opportunities to sign on with our friends at Defenders of Wildlife:
10) Texas Latino advocacy group Jolt is seeking a Communications Director with a strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and progressive political change, 5+ years communications experience, and fluency in Spanish – Austin, Houston, or Dallas, TX – search managed by Democracy Partners

11) SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West has passed along an Oakland, CA-based Press Secretary post, which can also be based in Los Angeles.

12) Feldman Strategies is looking to bring on a Communications Fellow though the mid-November – $15/hr – campaign or communications experience desired.

13) Here’s a fresh paid, remote Communications & Marketing Intern opportunity available at the World Resources Institute – will joins a highly impactful project working with companies to reduce their climate impact; focus on email marketing – starting mid-Sept.

14-15) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
16-17) American Enterprise Institute
18) Competitive Enterprise InstituteGovernment Affairs & Coalitions Manager – search managed by Talent Market

19-20) Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
21) George Mason UniversityMajor Gifts Officer, Business School – apply by Oct. 15

22) Governor’s Highway Safety AdministrationDirector of Communications (pdf) – find application info here

23-24) Harbor Group – Arabic or Chinese language skills a plus
25) J StreetDevelopment Assistant (pdf) – $39k-$43k – see also main career page

27-27) Merck
28-35) United Nations Foundation
36-38 ) Brookings Institution
39-41) Georgetown University
42) House of Representatives/Congressional Oversight CommissionChief Clerk

42) LeidosDeputy & Vice President of Congressional Affairs

44-48) Nature Conservancy
49) UberPublic Affairs Manager, Mid-Atlantic

50) University of VirginiaAdmin Assistant, Office of Sponsored Programs – Charlottesville, Va.

51) AmazonCommunications Program/Reactive Media Manager

52-55) American University/WAMU
56) AMTISStrategic Communications Manager supporting the Office of Minority Health Resource Center

57) Consumer Product Safety CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $86k-$133k – apply by Sept. 8

58) Burson Chon & WolfeVice President, Public Affairs & Crisis/Sustainability

59) Emergent BioSolutionsVice President of Enterprise Communications & Media Relations

60-61) Giffords
62) Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom CongregationDirector of Communications – part-time – Pikesville, MD

63-65) Heritage Foundation
66-68) Pew Charitable Trusts
69-70) Pew Research Center
71-73) PLUS Communications (scroll to find)
74-75) POLITICO
76-77) Subject Matter
78-80) Washington Post
81) American Gas AssociationRegulatory Policy Analyst

82-83) Better Medicare Alliance
84-85) Bixal – see also main career page
86) ChemonicsCommunications Director supporting their Procurement & Logistics Technology Center division

87) Conservation InternationalDevelopment Director

88) Covenant House Greater Washington – Development & Communications Associate

89-92) First Book
93) MAG AerospaceDirector of Marketing & Communications

94) Main Street AllianceGovernment Affairs Director

95) Mystery non-profitEditorial Director – $85k-$95k

96-97) Seabury Resources for Aging (scroll to find) – searches managed by Thread Strategies
98) Treasury Dept./Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director, Office of Strategic Communications – $142k-$170k – apply by Sept. 9

99) World Food Program USADirector of Government Relations

100) … and finally: we usually root for limited-term jobs to be extended, but in the case of Contract Tracer opportunities with Arlington County, we’re hoping there’s little need for your services beyond the up-to-6-month time-frame currently envisioned – $20-$32/hr – apply by Sept. 3

101) ... and finally, part 2: Jalopnik is ready to swing open the door & shout "get in" to three new Staff Writers – they're especially interested in hearing from people who don’t see their experiences in car culture currently represented in automotive media.
 – more to come OK, we're done –

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Go 1-0 Tonight

 Checking in with some more.  No sweeps allowed, let's go Caps!

The de Beaumont Foundation, a private charitable foundation that advances policy, builds partnerships & strengthens public health, seeks Director of Communications supporting their CityHealth initiative – 10+ years of experience in strategic/advocacy communications desired – $100k-$110k

Our friends at Grossman Solutions are helping the Audubon Society bring aboard a Vice President & Executive Director build and lead their new Mid-Atlantic (AMA) office – 10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership desired, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement – can be located in DC, Maryland or Pennsylvania

Fresh opportunities with Palladian Partners, a strategic communications group with a focus on using evidence-based health & science research to educates & drive change:

DC-based international investigations and risk management firm Colley Intelligence is searching for an experienced Social Media Investigator – 2-4 years’ experience in social media analysis, research, or investigation required, along with a demonstrated mastery of cultivating, analyzing, and organizing large sets of social media

Marketing, advertising & strategic communications agency Meraki Communications Group has shared this call for an Account Supervisor (pdf) with 8+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, or advertising; healthcare IT background preferred – Old Town Alexandria/Braddock Road Metro-proximate location.

The Institute of International Finance is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Associate with academic and/or work experience in communications, journalism or related field; campaign or agency background strongly preferred – see also main career page

CCI Health & Wellness Services, a community health center in downtown Silver Spring, is seeking a PR/Marketing Specialist with 3+ years of marketing/PR/digital strategy; facility with Sprout Social a plus – see also main career page.

Washington Post

Monday, July 27, 2020

Our Inbox Overflows

Hey! It's been a while; nice to see you again.

Here's a bunch of opportunities folks have passed along; we'll try to be more responsive in updates, although we've given up this crazy-but-great hobby on a full-time basis.

The National Association of State Aviation Officials is in search mode for a Director of Government Affairs with a Capitol Hill background and aviation policy experience.

Our friends at the Center for the Study of Social Policy are recruiting for a Senior Policy Analyst (pdf) with 5-7 years of relevant experience & expertise in child welfare or behavioral health policy, clinical practice and improvement strategies – apply by Aug. 31

National Association of Community Health Centers
– see also main career page
The Audubon Society is seeking a Vice President, Mississippi Flyway with 15 years+ of leadership experience in NGOs, environmental justice, conservation, government, advocacy, or campaigns – can be based in Audubon offices in Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; St. Paul / Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; or Dallas, TX – search managed by Grossman Solutions

Hillel International is seeking a Communications Director with 8+ experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field; understanding of the Jewish community preferred

Economic Innovation Group

International development research nonprofit IFPRI is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join the communications team to manage and grow their social media presence. Particularly interested in candidates with a talent for translating academic work into compelling (concise) visual and written stories.

Washington Post
EMC seeks Communications Associate with 1-3 years’ experience in PR/communications
and top-notch writing & interpersonal communication skills

Opportunities with public affairs cabal Signal Group (scroll to find):
Forbes Tate PartnersSenior Analyst for Research & Policy Analysis (scroll to find) – 2-3 years of relevant legislative or policy experience desired.

Strategic communications group Freedman Consulting notes that you will have flexibility to work remotely at least through December 31, 2020 (scroll to find):
The American Society of Human Genetics is seeking a Manager, Marketing & Member Communications (pdf) with 4-5+ years of experience in association or scientific and/or marketing and communications roles – Rockville-based

Sage Communications tells us they are expanding the team:
The Corn Refiners Association has just passed along this Communications Intern for a graduate-level Communications Intern for the Fall 2020 term – $20/hr – remote-based.

World Wildlife Federation
Government Relations Intern – Fall 2020 – for currently enrolled students only

Monday, June 22, 2020

Your Nuclear Option

Checking in with a few more that folks have passed along.

The National Nuclear Security Administration has shared this fine Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Director post where our tipster notes a strong leadership and a small team where you can make a difference – $121k-$181k – apply by June 26 – NNSA is also hosting a virtual job fair on Wednesday, June 24, from 11:00am to 4:00pm where you can get info and chat 1-on-1 – register here.

Early childhood health stalwart Zero to Three is recruiting for a Communications Manager, Policy & Advocacy, a post suited for a quick and strategic go-getter with good policy understanding who can stand on their own two feet to navigate the quick turns of policy communications – bonus: you get to help babies! See also main career page.

The Farm Credit Council is in search mode for a Communications Specialist with 3+ years’ experience in marketing and communications, a strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn; and understanding of current trends and best practices in digital/social media.

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine are seeking a Director of Media Relations with at least of 10-15 years of relevant media experience, preferably with an educational or medical institution, membership association or communications agency.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsAssociate Director, Advocacy supporting their Global Health Advocacy Incubator – 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in working on policy issues in global health required, preferably in non-communicable diseases;

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.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

OK, a few more ...

Here's a handful of listings that folks who haven't realized we're hanging it up for good (see Goodbye to All That for more details) have sent along in the past week.  Best wishes in all things social-distancing, hunkering-down, and boredom- and panic-avoiding.

4/24/2020 update
– hope you're all holding up OK – a couple more over the transom:

Strategic communications and public affairs cabal the Black Rock Group seeks an Account Exec with strong writing skills and some experience (internships count) in PR, media, government or political campaigns. Described as an entry-level position with opportunities to advance; recent college grads encouraged to apply – North Old Town location near a beloved teppanyaki restaurant that we soooooo look forward to someday frequenting again.

Our friends at the Center for the Study of Social Policy are recruiting for a Senior Policy Analyst (pdf) with 5-7 years of relevant experience & expertise in child welfare or behavioral health policy, clinical practice and improvement strategies – apply by May 22
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4/14/2020 update: OK, here's another closing-soon opportunity passed along today – the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence seeks a Director of Safe Housing Initiatives (scroll to find) with substantial experience in housing, social justice, systems advocacy & social change; background in the gender-based violence movement preferred – $75k-$85k – apply by Apr. 17
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4/1/2020 update: Thanks for all great well-wishes folks have shared (I am still working through replying to them). Hope you're all OK! Here's a couple more opportunities folks who don't know we're sailing off into the sunset have recently passed along:

National League of CitiesDigital Marketing Manager – $73k-$84k – 5+ years of applicable experience desired, including work in digital brand management & facility with email marketing automation platforms.

DC Action for ChildrenSenior Communications Manager – $75k-$80k – seeking candidates with 7-9+ years of experience supporting communications for an issue-based campaign focused on children/families, education or health.

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The Sierra Club is looking for someone who loves telling stories, geeking out about numbers, cares about people, embraces technology, excels at managing people and projects, and finds happiness big-picture, critical thinking for their Online Organizing Manager post – strong management, digital, and organizing skills desired – $70-75k – Oakland, CA preferred, but we're told they'll consider candidates in other major cities.

The Climate War Room has passed along multiple opportunities that are funded through Nov. 2020:
The For Our Future Action Fund is seeking a Communications & Media Manager to support media relations, external relations, internal communications, and campaign communications strategies for the 2020 elections – ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in earned media and have worked in a campaign, production, or organizing environment – $60k-$70k

The folks at PAE/Macfadden tell is they are actively recruiting for 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.

Families USA has shared these:
Federal contractor Alutiiq seeks Strategic Planning Coordinator to support the State Department’s Antiterrorism Assistance Program – 10+ years of experience and proven success in marketing and business development & applicable extensive experience in media relations & public relations desired.

kglobal seeks go-getter with at least 2-3 years of experience pitching media, including online, print, TV, and radio for Account Exec, Media Relations role.