Monday, March 29, 2021

As Seldom as We're Doing These Posts Now, You Would Think We at Least Be Able to Come Up with a Clever Title.

Hello Monday! We hope to supply more than one post this week. Have at 'em.

1) The Washington Center for Equitable Growth has shared a Senior Digital Marketing Associate post suited for candidates with of 3+ years of marketing experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.  Facility with social media tools & email marketing platforms also desired.

2) Biomass energy mainstay Enviva seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Communications, Public & Environmental Affairs EVP – 5+ years of admin experience supporting executives and a highly positive & flexible mindset; we’re told this would be a good step forward for a Capitol Hill staff assistant or scheduler.

3) The U.S. Institute of Peace has passed along this Senior Multimedia Design Specialist post – $87k-$90k – your 6+ years of related experience should demonstrate a mastery of various Adobe creative applications along with an understanding of foreign policy.

4) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is seeking an Admin Assistant with 1-3 years of work experience required; background in membership or association management, event planning, and website management preferred – apply by Apr. 23

5) New America is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual for a part-time or full-time (based on availability) remote communications-focused Internship supporting their Fellows program starting in early June 2021 – top notch writing, proofreading, and copyediting skills desired, as well as experience preparing content for e-newsletters – apply by Apr. 23

6-9) APCO Worldwide

10) AstraZeneca – Director, Global CVRM Communications – Gaithersburg, MD or Wilmington, DE

11) Bethany House of Northern VirginiaDirector of Development & Communications – $60k-$68k – apply by Apr. 5

12) British EmbassySenior Executive Assistant to the Deputy Head of Mission – $26/hr – apply by Apr. 18

13-14) Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

15-16) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

17) Council on Foreign RelationsDeputy Managing Editor for Think Global Health

18) DC Action for ChildrenDirector, Brand & Communications – apply by Mar. 31

19) DHS/ICE Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$103k – DC or Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 9

20) Georgetown Hill Early SchoolMarketing & Communications Director

21) Georgetown UniversityDirector, Office of Presidential Correspondence

22) Langley SchoolDirector of Strategic Marketing & Communications

23) Library of CongressPublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$134k – apply by Apr. 26

24-27) National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions

28-29) Nature Conservancy

30-31) POLITICO

32) The Mission ContinuesSenior Director, Communications 

33-34) United Nations Foundation

35-37) Washington Post

Monday, March 22, 2021

Don't Be Told What You Want

Hello Monday! We hope this gets your job-seek-week off to a good start.

1) Teach for America is recruiting for a Chief External Affairs Officer with 15+ years of relevant experience, expert storytelling skills & familiarity w/ major issues in the education policy space – apply for Mar. 31

2) The International Council on Clean Transportation seeks an experienced, versatile, enterprising Editor with 5–10 years of relevant experience, ability to tackle technical or scientific subject matter & top-notch Spanish language capability – $79k-$85k – DC or San Francisco, CA

3-5) Carbon 180 is seeking new teammates to join their work catalyzing carbon-removal technologies – see also main career page:

6) Small Business Majority has shared this Media Relations Manager post suited for candidates with 5+ years media/journalism experience, proven track record securing national broadcast & print coverage; Capitol Hill background a plus

7) The Aspen Institute is seeking a Manager, Advancement Communications with 5-10 years of related experience that includes work in fundraising communications at a nonprofit organization; knowledge of Salesforce, iContact, WordPress & other common fundraising tools valued.

8) The National Council on Teacher Quality is currently seeking a Development Director with 5+ years of professional experience in education policy, dogged persistence & a genuine competitive streak; previous work in development a plus – apply by Apr. 15

9) Young adult mental health advocate & resource Active Minds seeks Social Media Manager with a passion for creating online communities and 4-5 years’ experience in social media marketing for a nonprofit or similar background.

10-11) Fresh opportunities from our friends at the Center for the Study of Social Policy – see also main career page:

12) CLS Strategies seeks Mid-Level Strategic Communications Professional with strong writing and research skills, experience in media relations, and ability to formulate creative communications strategies & messages.

13) AbbVieDirector, Federal Government Affairs

14) AmazonManager, Public Policy

15-16) American Immigration Council

17) Avalere HealthSenior Manager, Marketing/Digital Content

18) BAE SystemsDirector, Legislative Affairs

19-20) BNY Mellon

21-22) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

23) Catholic Legal Immigration NetworkAdvocacy Intern – Summer 2021 – apply by May 1

24) Consumer Technology AssociationDirector of Communications

25-26) Edelman PR

27-28) Feeding America

29-31) George Mason University

32) George Washington UniversityDirector of the Project on Media & National Security

33-36) Independent Sector

37) Mental Health AmericaPresident & CEO – search managed by Sterling Martin Associates

38) ParsonsChief Communications Officer – Centreville, Va.

39) PATHPolicy Intern supporting the Global Health Technologies Coalition – May-Aug. 2021

40) Professional Services CouncilInterns – $10/hr

41) Society for NeuroscienceDigital Strategy Manager

42-44) Susan B. Anthony List

45-48) United Nations Foundation – first 3 posts listed are in support of the U.S. Climate Alliance:    

49) Weber ShandwickSenior Vice President, Public Affairs

50-51) ZENETEX

Friday, March 12, 2021

Friday at Your Favorite

Hello Friday job-scanners!  Here's a much-too-hefty set for such a pleasant early Spring gateway-to-your-weekend day. So get to it now!

1) The Washington Office on Latin America is seeking a Vice President for Communications & Outreach (scroll to find) with Must have 8-10 years of experience in the field of communications, journalism, or a related field of advocacy, policy, or human rights plus deep knowledge of U.S.-Latin America policy issues and debates – fluency in Spanish a must – $110k-$120k – apply by Apr. 5

2) National youth workforce development nonprofit Urban Alliance is in search mode for a Communications & Advocacy Associate with at least one year of relevant communications experience; nonprofit, political, or agency background preferred – $42k-$45k – see also main career page

3-6) The Nature Conservancy has passed along this Director of Government Relations opportunity with it’s Maryland/DC Chapter – 5+ years of relevant government relations or corporate sector experience desried – we’re told there’s a preference for applications by Mar. 31 – other TNC posts available include:

7-8) The Baumhart Center for Social Responsibility is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the development, launch & ongoing execution of a new media platform, the Baumhart ReviewProgram Coordinator opportunity at the Center also available – both posts based in Chicago, IL

9) Active Policy Solutions – Senior Government Affairs Associate – $55k-$70k

10-11) American Bankers Association

12) American Geophysical Union Program Manager, Communications supporting the Thriving Earth Exchange

13-14) American Society of Civil Engineers

15-16) American Urological Association – Linthicum Heights, MD (scroll to find)

17) Atlantic MediaAssistant Editor, Audience & Engagement

18-19) Brookings Institution

20) Center for Science in the Public Interest Strategic Communications Associate – $60k-$65k

21) Children’s National Medical CenterSenior Policy Associate

22) FacebookPolicy Communications Associate Manager, Security – DC; New York; Austin, TX, or LA/SF/Menlo Park, CA

23) Georgetown UniversityDirector of Communications + Marketing supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation

24) Goodwill IndustriesBoard Relations Manager

25-26) ICF International

27) InvestorPlace Web Editor

28) Islamic Relief Advocacy Campaigns Specialist

29) National Hospice & Palliative Care OrganizationManager, Health Policy – see also main career page

30) National Restaurant AssociationGrassroots Advocacy Coordinator – see also main career page

31) OceanaCommunications Manager

32) OgilvyCreative Program Manager

33-35) ONE Campaign

36) Opportunity Finance Network Senior Associate, Public Policy – $69k-$80k

37) Pew Research CenterResearch Assistant, Religion

38-41) POLITICO

42) SCORE AssociationPublic Relations Specialist (scroll to find)

43) Tatitlek TechnologiesPublic Affairs/Media Relations Specialist

44-45) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

46-47) Washington Post

Best wishes for a fab & winning weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

British, Common, Concerned & Buzz-Worthy

Springtime warmth and the apiary life beckon; enjoy the jobs and the day!

1) DC Public Schools is recruiting for a Director, Intergovernmental Affairs with 5-7 years of related experience that includes work preparing of policy positions; education sector background a plus – $108k-$122k

2-5) Fresh media startup Consensus Digital Media has multiple roles to fill – these are remote-based, but we understand they hope to establish offices in DC at some point, and that they are looking to move quickly to fill the digital-focused posts (scroll to find):

6) Our friends at the British Embassy have passed along this Programme Manager, U.S. Prosperity Programme Fund that is a fit for those with experience of managing a full project lifecycle from initiation through execution & evaluation – $62k – apply by Mar 14

7) ACLUCommunications Strategist – DC or New York

8) ACTION Global Health Advocacy PartnershipCommunications Consultant (scroll to find) – temporary post

9-10) Alzheimer’s Association

11-12) American Association for the Advancement of Science

13-14) American Enterprise Institute

15) Arlington CountyLegislative Affairs Liaison – apply by Apr. 2

16-17) Capitol Hill

18) Common Securitization SolutionsCorporate Communications Specialist

19) DC CourtsMedia & Public Relations Manager – $122k-$159k – apply by Mar. 16

20) Democratic National CommitteeDirector of Coalitions & Community Engagement

21-22) Fairfax County Public Schools

23) General Atomics – Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

24-26) George Mason University

27-28) George Washington University

29-30) Issue One

31-34) Leidos

35) Mennonite Central CommitteeLegislative Associate – $55k+ – apply by April 4

36) New York Times Deputy Opinion Editor – New York – apply by Mar. 17

37-38) Smithsonian Institution

39) Sunrise Senior LivingSenior Manager, External Communications

40) Treasury Dept.Public Affairs/Communications Specialist – $87k-$113k – apply by Mar. 17

41-42) Treatment Advocacy Center

43-49) Union of Concerned Scientists

50) U.S. Agency for Global MediaDirector of Congressional Affairs – $144k-$172k – apply by Mar. 22

51-52) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

53) … and finally: here's one more sweet opportunity at George Mason U., where you can join the hive as a Beekeeper supporting the Honey Bee Initiative – apply today, Mar. 9

Thursday, March 4, 2021

International, British, Modern & Third

36) Thursday midday update: Climate policy-focused agricultural coalition RIPE has just shared this Communications Director opportunity with 7-10 years’ experience in a senior management role in communications; knowledge of the agriculture sector and/or grassroots mobilization strongly preferred – $70k-$85k – apply by Mar. 14

1) DC Public Schools has shared this high-profile Chief, Communications opportunity – ability to lead & inspire as demonstrated by your 10+ years’ experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs desired; educational sector background a plus – $184k-$191k

2) The Institute of International Finance is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or public affairs for the financial services industry.

3) The Federation of American Hospitals is seeking a Director, Digital Media & Communications with at least 2-5 years of experience & an expert or intermediate knowledge of social media and monitoring.

4) American Institute of PhysicsIntern/Science Writer – full-time, Summer/Fall 2021 – remote-based

5) Arc of the U.S. Legislative & Community Engagement Fellow

6) Association of Healthcare JournalistsDirector of Engagement – Columbia, MO

7) Atlantic MediaVisuals Editor

8-11) BerlinRosen – DC or New York

12) British EmbassyCommunications Support Officer – $21/hr – apply by Mar. 15

13) CareFirst Marketing Communications Writer – Owings Mills, MD – apply by Mar. 5

14) Climate Jobs National Resource CenterDirector of Communications – remote-based

15) Defenders of WildlifeCommunications Specialist – $64k-$68k – see also main career page

16) DeloittePublic Relations Senior Manager, Government & Public Services

17-18) Edelman PR

19) Georgetown UniversityMarketing Manager, School of Continuing Studies

20) Langley SchoolDirector of Strategic Marketing & Communications

21-23) League of Conservation Voters

24) Manhattan InstituteDevelopment Officer – DC or New York – search managed by Talent Market

25) Maryland Department of CommerceDigital Content Manager – $52k-$87k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Mar. 9

26-27) Michael Torrey Associates

28) Modern HealthcareHealthcare Reporting Fellow – part-time

29-31) National Alliance on Mental Illness

32) Pew Charitable TrustsAssociate, Broadband Initiative

33-34) Third Way

35) Washington PostReporter with the Morning Mix – apply by Mar. 12

Monday, March 1, 2021

Eleven & Ten

Monday's mix is made of 11 opportunities you folks have shared with us and other 10 we unearthed on our own. We hope to return with a larger set on Thursday.

1) The Aspen Institute is in search mode for a Manager, Advancement Communications with 5-10 years of related experience & a background in fundraising communications at a nonprofit group.

2) The Managed Funds Association is seeing a Manager, Communications/Digital with 3- 5 years of experience in a fast-paced communications operation in multi-client consulting; financial services industry background a plus.

3) The International Society for Stem Cell Research is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director of Policy help shape policy debates concerning stem cell research and regenerative medicine at the federal and international levels – 5-8 years of experience in government affairs required; Capitol Hill background or previous work with health or science organization preferred.

4-5) Loudoun County has passed along two opportunities in their Leesburg-based Public Affairs & Communications Office:
6) Also in Leesburg, St. James' Episcopal Church seeks a Director of Communications & Administration with 2-4 years of relevant experience plus proficiency with content management systems, video production & social media – we’re told a $55k-$65k pay grade is being offered – apply by Mar. 12

7) Strategic communications cabal M+R is recruiting for a Vice President, Social Media with 10+ years’ experience managing organic social media programs for non-profits and/or issue-based, political or advocacy campaigns; background in cause marketing or customer relations experience also relevant – $138k-$159k – DC, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, or Oakland.

8-9) The Environmental Working Group has passed along this Digital Production Associate post suited for candidates with 1 to 3 years’ work experience in digital marketing; facility with email marketing preferred – Senior Policy Advocate post also noted

10) CLS Strategies is looking to bring aboard fresh entry-level Associate hires; prior internship/work experience in PR, public affairs, or politics is preferred; Spanish language skills also plus.

11) Democratic Mayors is looking to bring aboard a Program & Development Manager with 2-3 years of experience on campaigns, with work in political fundraising, and/or related activities preferred.

12-13) Australian Embassy

14) Community SolutionsPR & Communications Assistant

15-17) Consumer Reports
18) Internal Revenue ServicePublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$134k – apply by Mar. 11

19) Georgetown UniversityDirector of Communications + Marketing supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation

20-21) U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action