Monday, May 3, 2021

Quality, Liberty, Advocacy & Mystery

Hello Monday! Go find your next work-day home.

1) The National Council on Teacher Quality has shared a Director, Policy & Programs (scroll to find) post suited for candidates with 5+ years of professional experience in education policy – application deadline extended to May 21

2) The PAN Foundation is seeking a creative digital marketer and fundraiser with experience in direct response campaigns for Donor Communications Strategist role – successful candidate will have a huge opportunity to build and scale an impactful fundraising program and help people pay for their critical medical treatments – DC or remote-based.

3-7) Opportunities to support the We Are Home Campaign in their efforts to protect immigrants & create a pathway to citizenship”

8) Consumer Brands seeks a Specialist, Communications to be a go-to partner for high quality communication deliverables that promote the association’s advocacy agenda and tells the food, beverage and household product industry’s story – 3+ years related experience desired.

9) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is in search mode for a Research & Policy Director – preference for candidates with a background in working with assisted housing programs, including research, evaluation, or advocacy – apply by May 14

10) Carbon 180 is seeking a Deputy Director, Government Affairs (pdf) with 5+ years working of federal policy and knowledge if climate, clean energy & carbon-removal issues – see also main career page

11-12) Fresh posts with Climate Power added to the long list of opportunities we shared a couple weeks back:

13) Appalachian VoicesDirector of Major Gifts – Charlottesville, Va. – search managed by DRI Consulting

14) Ballast ResearchExternal Affairs Associate

15) Chesapeake Bay FoundationMarketing & Communications Manager supporting the Making History Campaign – $70k – Annapolis, MD – apply by May 7

16) CognizantAssociate Director, Government Affairs

17-20) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

21-22) George Mason University

23-35) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as noted:

36) K&L GatesJunior Government Affairs Analyst

37) Liberty MutualPublic Affairs Officer – $130k-$140k

38-39) Mines Advocacy Group International – as in land mines & other unexploded/abandoned ordinance

40) Mystery Falls Church marketing firmDirector of Creative Services – part-time – $70-$90/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

41) National Restaurant AssociationAdvocacy Communications Director

42-43) Siemens

44-45) United Nations Foundation

46-48) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2 comments:

Gordon said...


Forbes Tate Partners - Analyst, Public Affairs

About Forbes Tate Partners
Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, and corporate development. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over sixty clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support.

Position Description
We are currently seeking a bright, focused and proactive individual to join our team as an entry level Analyst in our Public Affairs practice. The Public Affairs team specializes in crafting strong and compelling messages, devising smart communications and advocacy strategies, engaging the right audiences, and influencing public opinion to deliver results for our clients. This position is full-time salaried, with benefits and paid holidays.

Primary responsibilities
· Conducting research to develop and maintain general knowledge of legislation, public policy, and current events relevant to clients.
· Drafting content including press releases, one-pagers, case studies, op-eds, website copy, social media, grassroots action alerts and client reports.
· Assisting in the development of social media campaigns (organic and paid).
· Maintaining active communication, interface, and coordination with state field teams on specific client projects.
· Providing support for client events including event planning, vendor outreach, logistics, and event staffing.
· Supporting new business initiatives through research and proposal development in all formats including PowerPoint, narrative and memo formats.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree. Prior experience including work on political campaigns, in private sector communications, on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, or for trade associations is helpful, but not a requirement.

Additional required professional attributes include:
· Strong research, writing, and editing skills including attention to grammatical detail, clarity, speed, and accuracy.
· The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
· Willingness to be a team player that works well in a collaborative environment and is willing to take initiative when necessary.
· Familiarity with technological platforms including Microsoft Office Suite and major social media services.
· The ability to quickly synthesize information from multiple sources, identify salient points, and think creatively about how to communicate their significance.
· Candidates are also encouraged to note any proficiency with data and media analysis tools or data metric analysis.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (3 pages or less) to careers@forbes-tate.com. Please save each attachment with your full name (first and last name) and document title. For example: John Smith Resume, John Smith Cover Letter, John Smith Writing Sample.

No calls, emails or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Gordon said...


Forbes Tate Partners - Vice President, Public Affairs

About Forbes Tate Partners
<a href="https://forbes-tate.com>Forbes Tate Partners</a> (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan, federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, and corporate development. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 100 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support.

Position Description
We are currently seeking a bright, focused and proactive individual to join our team as a Vice President in our Public Affairs practice. The candidate will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of clients, manage and develop staff teams, contribute to thought leadership activities, and participate in business development. This position is full-time salaried, with benefits and paid holidays. The Vice President reports to the Public Affairs Partners and works closely with senior leaders across the Public Affairs practice.

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and/or coalition management is required. Experience in media relations, advocacy, and grassroots engagement is a plus. The ideal candidate must be team-oriented, have a keen attention to detail, possess exceptional oral and written communications skills, have a proven track record of leading and managing both clients and staff, and ability to work well under pressure.

Primary Responsibilities
· Proactively develop and execute fully integrated public affairs campaigns that support Forbes Tate Partners’ clients.
· Build and/or manage coalitions, maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders, and mobilize like-minded outside groups to advance client priorities.
· Accelerate the growth of the Public Affairs practice by identifying and seizing opportunities to add value through strategic innovation and service integration, coordinating proposals for business development, and identifying additional opportunities for departmental growth.
· Manage client campaigns that combine coalition management, research, earned and paid media, polling, grassroots engagement, direct outreach to elected officials, and/or stakeholder engagement.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the media.
· Develop and maintain a general knowledge of legislation, government policy, and current events relevant to Forbes Tate Partners’ work and its clients.
· Identify creative ways to engage on core issues and create new opportunities for clients to advocate for key priorities through events, meetings, and partnerships.
· Deliver quantifiable and visible results on behalf of Forbes Tate Partners’ clients.
· Oversee outside vendor activities and budgets.
· Mentoring and developing team members and staying abreast of new industry developments.

How to Apply
Interested parties should send their resume, cover letter, and three references to careers@forbes-tate.com. Please save each attachment with your full name (first and last name) and document title. For example: John Smith Resume, John Smith Cover Letter, John Smith References.

No calls, emails, or faxes, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.