Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Keep Grinding.

It's the week before Labor Day weekend and we're guessing a lot of folks are putting off job-search efforts .... but you're here, either just browsing or actively searching for your next (or first) career stop.  Congrats for making the effort while your friends, peers & job-search rivals are already dreaming of crabs, cookouts, or college football.  So apply today while others are putting off developing their cover letters and tweaking their resumes. Keep grinding; it'll pay off, we promise.

And, we'll be back with something fun on Friday.

1-2) Global financial inclusion & microfinance stalwart Accion has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

3-4) The University of Maryland has shared two development department opportunities:

5-12) 617MediaGroup

13) American Academy of Physician AssistantsSenior Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations – see also main career page

14-15) American Enterprise Institute

16) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Legislative Affairs Specialist – $77k

17) Aspen Institute Program Coordinator supporting the Stevens Initiative

18) Association of Public & Land-grant UniversitiesSenior Associate, Governmental Affairs

19) BTVice President of Government Affairs, US & International – formerly known as British Telecom – see also main career page

20) Career Education Colleges & UniversitiesDirector/Vice President of Government Relations – focus on Democratic side of the aisle

21) Franklin News FoundationMajor Gifts Officer – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

22-24) George Mason University

25-26) Georgetown University

27-32) George Washington University

33) Health Industry Distributors AssociationPublic Affairs Director

34-38) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

39-40) Lucid Motors

41) Martin FederalCommunications Specialist – $100k – Secret clearance required – Adelphi, MD

42) National Wildlife FederationCommunications Fellow – 11-month term – $20/hr – see also main career page

43-45) Pew Charitable Trusts

46) Power to Decide, the campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancyVice President, Communications & Marketing – $98k-$144k – see also main career page

47) Peace CorpsPublic Affairs Specialist – $55k-$100k – location flexible – apply by Sept. 10

48) Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Director of Government Affairs

49) Public Affairs CouncilMarketing & Membership Assistant

50-51) SEIU

52) Union of Concerned ScientistsPlanned Giving Officer – $68k – DC, Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA

53) U.S. Chamber of CommerceCommunications Coordinator

54) U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicePublic Affairs Specialist/Digital Strategist – $64k-$100k – location flexible – apply by Sept. 8

55) U. S. Trade & Development AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$159k – apply by Sept. 20

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Get High this Weekend

Plenty of great opportunities out there; now's the time to craft a tight application letter & double-check your resume for one or more of these ... and then acquaint yourself with the latest entrant into the local rooftop entertainment scene.

1) The Alzheimer’s Association is recruiting for a Senior Associate Director of Public Policy Communications with 8-10 years of marketing communications & public relations experience, a strong background in public policy, and knowledge of Capitol Hill; our contact described benefit package as “gold standard” – see also main career page

2) The World Resources Institute is seeking a Strategic Communications & Media Manager with 7+ years of experience in a communications role, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity, preferably at a nonprofit or another mission-based organization – $96k-$130k – see also main career page

3) Americans for Financial Reform has passed along this Digital Director (pdf) post with significant experience running organic email campaigns and developing new websites & content strategy around them – $87k-$107k

4) Promundo-US seeks a skilled relationship manager & experienced communications professional with a background in issue advocacy or non-profit for Director of Communications & Campaigns (pdf) role – deep commitment to gender justice also desired – $85k-$110k – see also main career page

5) Our friends at CLS Strategies have shared this entry-level Associate post – prior internship/work experience in public relations, public affairs, or politics is preferred – downtown DC location

6) American Bankers AssociationDirector, Web Content & Strategy

7-10) American Clean Power Association

11-12) American College for Cardiology – see also main career page

13) Americans for the ArtsDevelopment Manager (scroll to find) – $45k – see also main career page

14) American Society for Reproductive Medicine Public Policy Strategist

15-16) Appian

17) British Embassy Visits Administrator, Defence Staff – $21/hr – apply by Sept. 7

18) Dept. of EnergyCommunications Specialist – $72k-$113k – apply by Aug. 30

19) Dept. of Health & Human ServicesLegislative Analyst – $72k-$94k – apply by Aug. 29; subject to early closure

20-22) Education Writers Association – while these listings all have an early-July 2021 vintage noted, EWA promoted them here on 8/17

23) Election Assistance CommissionWebsite & Digital Content Manager – $87k-$110k – apply by Oct. 14

24-25) Fors-Marsh Group

26-31) Georgetown University

32) Hitachi, Ltd.Communications Specialist

33-35) ICF International

36) JustLeadershipUSADirector of Communications – $100k-$120k – incarceration & criminal – justice reform-focused group – New York – search managed by Koya Partners

37) Leadership InstituteReporter for Campus Reform – search managed by Talent Market

38-39) League of Conservation Voters

40) Los Angeles ConservancyCommunications Assistant – $42k – Los Angeles, CA

41) Mutual of OmahaGovernment Affairs Manager/Head of Washington Office – $79k-$131k

42) National Trust for Historic Preservation

43) Patent & Trademark OfficePublic Affairs Specialist – $72k-$94k – apply by Sept. 1

44-48) POLITICO

49) Preservation League of New York StateVice President for Policy & Preservation – $70k-$90k – apply by Sept. 1

50) REI SystemsCommunications Specialist

51) Reynolds AmericanDirector of Corporate Communications – Winston Salem, NC

52-53) UltraViolet – national association focused on gender justice/cultural & political change

54) University of ArizonaConference & Events Planner supporting their DC-based (13th & Pennsylvania, NW) Center for Outreach & Communication – $65k

55-60) Washington Post

It's only Thursday, but it's never too early share wishes for a top-notch weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. Reward your job-search efforts with an 11-floor elevator ride up to Starr Hill's now-open rooftop biergaten that is part of Perch skypark in Tyson's Corner.  Here's some other rooftop venues in the DC area for your consideration.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Back to It

A little annoyed we were dark all last week. It won't happen again (until it happens again).

1) The National CASA/GAL Association supports & promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children; you can share & amplify their important work as Chief Communications Officer – 15 years+ of demonstrated success and senior level responsibility in a corporate, agency, or nonprofit marketing/communications position desired – DC, Atlanta GA or Seattle, WA – search managed by Chaloner.

2) Global-scope systems integration & IT contractor Peraton seeks Communications Lead, Cyber Mission Sector with 8+ years communications experience that includes cybersecurity work; previous engagement at cybersecurity-focused government agency or contractor preferred.

3) CityBridge Education seeks a Director, Communications to develop and lead a comms strategy and to serve as lead brand builder, storyteller & content developer for the organization—ultimately helping to engage and grow their network of innovators and champions for educational equity – $110k-$135k – apply by Sept. 10.

4) The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers has shared this Communications Representative/Multimedia Designer post – expertise in Adobe Creative Suite applications & facility with .gif animation, motion/interactive graphics, and video editing desired – $114k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Sept. 3

5-7) Public Knowledge Freedom has let us know about these opportunities to join their efforts to promote freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools creative works:

8) The World Wildlife Fund is in search mode for a Program Officer, Communications/Private Sector Engagement with 4+ years of relevant experience, such as work at a communications agency or as in-house external communications staffer; graduate degree in a relevant field is desirable.

9) Conservative campaign & organizing group the Leadership Institute seek applicants for their Intern (scroll down) program – free housing & $825/mo stipend offered – apply today, Aug. 23 for Fall term; Spring & Summer 2022 opportunities also available.

10) Alexandria Economic Development PartnershipDirector of Marketing & Communications – $70k-$85k – apply today, Aug. 23

11) American Society of Health-System PharmacistsCorporate Relations Specialist

12) Biotechnology Innovation Organization Director, Digital & Health Communications – see also main career page

13-18) Bipartisan Policy Center

19) Credit Builders AllianceSenior Specialist, Communications & Member Engagement (pdf) – $50k-$62k – see also main career page

20) DC Metropolitan Police Dept.Deputy Director, Office of Communications – $93k-$113k – apply by Aug. 29

21) Impact JusticeDirector of Marketing & Communications – DC or Oakland, CA – apply by Sept. 12

22) Justice in AgingSocial Media Manager (scroll to find) – $55k-$65k – DC or Oakland/Los Angeles, CA

23) Loudoun County Supervisor Juli E. Briskman –  Legislative Aide – $50k-$55k – Leesburg, Va. – apply by Aug. 26

24-26) Metropolitan Group

27) Mystery DC-based educational nonprofitCommunications Assistant – $45k-$55k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

28) Mystery Rockville-based progressive healthcare associationPolicy Assistant – $45k-$52k

29-31) National Cathedral School

32) Northern Virginia Regional Park AuthorityDirector of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$120k

33) Public Religion Research InstituteDigital Content Associate (scroll to find) – apply by Sept. 3

34-41) United Nations Foundation

42) ….and finally: GAP, Inc. – as in the Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic & self-same GAP-brand folks – seeks Government Affairs Specialist; benefits include significant savings on their extensive product line.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Hot as F

Hello hot-as-fire Friday job-lookers! Here's 40 finds to boost your career-search efforts before you hit the pool or happy hour or whatever.

41) Friday a.m. update: The National Health Council has shared this Senior Associate, Digital Media & Communications opportunity suited for candidates with 2-4+ years of experience in communications with a focus on social media & proficiency w/ WordPress; familiarity w/ Microsoft CRM & Click Dimensions preferred.

1) The ALS Association is seeking an Associate Director, Public Policy Meeting & Initiatives with 3-5 years of experience in healthcare government affairs & advocacy, as well as a background in putting together advocacy events & grassroots campaigns – see also main career page

2) The Flamboyan Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Managing Director of External Affairs (scroll to find) with considerable experience leading advocacy strategy, communications/messaging skills, and contacts in the DC & national education sector; disregard deadline noted in description.

3-5) Anti-corruption advocate & watchdog group Accountable.US has shared these opportunities to help shine a light on government officials & corporate special interests:

6-7) American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page

8-12) American University

13-15) Arena Stage

16-17) Aspen Institute

18) Audubon SocietySenior Associate, Communications & Engagement – part-time – Anchorage, AK (today’s forecast high temp: 60°)

19) Center for Budget & Policy PrioritiesVice President for State Partnerships

20) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSupervisory Media Relations Officer –  $144k-$172k – apply by Aug. 17

21) Child TrendsMedia Relations Coordinator (scroll to find)

22) City of AlexandriaStrategic Communications Manager – $76k-$125k – apply by Sept. 12

23-24) Council on Foreign Relations

25) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Public Affairs Specialist – $113k-$183k - apply by Aug. 17

26-27) Freddie Mac

28-29) Georgetown University

30) House of Representatives, Office of the ClerkPublic Information Specialist – to $62k – apply by Aug. 27

31) Lockheed MartinMedia Relations Spokesperson

32-34) National League of Cities

35) New American LeadersPolitical Intern and Digital Engagement Intern – Fall 2021

36-38) Washington Post

39) …. and finally: like the idea of fresh air & physical labor three days a week?  Garden Assistant with our friends at the British Embassy would seem like a good choice (except on hot-as-F days like today) – $15/hr – apply by Aug. 16

40) … and finally, part 2: also on the landscape-themed employment front we find this fresh Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator post at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm & State Arboretum in Boyce, Va., (about 30 miles west of Leesburg).

The curse-worthy delta variant will probably put a damper on festival season, but we'll try to keep you up to date again on this year's late-summer/fall beer-fests and other happenings, stating with this weekend's Wunder Garten SausageFest 2021 in NOMA DC – Aug. 14-15 – we hope to post a full collection of these at the start of September; for now, here's a couple mark-your-calendar happenings ahead:

Best wishes for a safe Friday-the-one-three & a cheery weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

People Are Hiring!

Some great jobs out there; claim your new office, cubicle, and/or spot on the weekly Zoom staff meeting today.  And happy birthday + many more, JAB!

1) The International Downtown Association is recruiting for a Senior Communications & Marketing Manager (pdf) with 2-3 years+ related experience, strong writing & editing skills, and facility with social media, content management & email marketing and graphic design applications – $60k-$75k – heart-of-downtown (naturally) Farragut North Metro-adjacent location.

2) Destination DC is in search mode for a Trade Media Relations Manager – ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of PR experience, be a master writer and be passionate about promoting our city, specifically focused on a convention and travel trade audience

3) Story Partners is in search mode for an Account Executive with 1-3 years communications experience & strong writing skills; background in public affairs, PR, journalism, or on Capitol Hill, preferred

4-10) BerlinRosen has let us know that they are recruiting for multiple PR account management roles:

11) The American Clinical Laboratory Association has let us know that they are still looking to fill this Director, Public Affairs (pdf) post suited for adept multi-taskers with  5-7 years of work experience; background in healthcare, public affairs, campaigns, or nonprofit communications a plus.

13-15) African Wildlife Foundation

16-17) APCO Worldwide

18-20) College of William & Mary

21-24) Fox News

25) Freedman Consulting Senior Associate (PDF) – see also main career page

26-27) George Mason University

28) George Washington UniversityDevelopment Campaign Operations Coordinator – $42k-$58k

29) ICF InternationalMeeting & Events Associate

30) Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationSocial Media Coordinator – New York

31) Loudoun CountyTransit Marketing Specialist – $62k-$108k – apply by Aug. 17

32-37) National Public Radio

38-40) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find as required)

41) STGInterns – Fall 2021 – $15/hr – see also main career page

42) Subject MatterMedia Coordinator

43-44) United Nations Foundation

45) Weber ShandwickResearch Director

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

55 for You

1) Educational testing & solutions provider ACT is seeking a Media Relations Strategist with at least 3 years of experience; bonus point for a background in education & social media savvy.

2) Lina Roth PR has passed along this Publicist role suited for aspirants with 2-4 years of in-house or agency experience and a passion for hospitality, events, or digital marketing – heart of Adams Morgan location.

3) The University of Virginia has shared this call for a DC-based Executive Director of Federal Relations & Special Assistant to the President – established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and knowledge & understanding of the major issues affecting higher education desired – you owe us a beer or two if you snag this post thanks to our-heads up!

4) From the high-profile employer department, we highlight this Chief of Communications post with the U.S. Secret Service – $132k-$199k – apply by Aug. 30

5) American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryDirector of Government Affairs

6) AmgenSenior Manager, Health Policy & Reimbursement

7) Associated Builders & ContractorsSenior Writer/Editor

8) AT&TAssistant Vice President, Federal Relations

9-10) Audubon Society

11-13) Brookings Institution

14) Chick-fil-AStaff Communications Lead, Chick-fil-A Supply – Atlanta, GA

15-16) DC Dept. of Health

17) Food Marketing InstituteVice President, Government Relations – see also main careers page

18-21) Georgetown University

22) GlaxoSmithKlineDirector, Federal Government Affairs

23) GordianFederal Government Affairs Specialist

24-29) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

30-31) ICF International

32-33) Immigration Hub – see also main career page

34-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

38) Mystery education groupMarketing/Communications Manager – temporary post – search managed by Robert Half

39) Oxfam USASenior Policy Advisor, Climate Change & Energy

40-41) Searches managed by Profiles:

42) ShellSenior Director, US/International Government Relations

43-45) Sierra Club

46) Vizient Sr. Advocacy Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

47) WalmartDirector, Global Communications – Bentonville, AR

48-52) World Resources Institute – see also main career page

53-55) ... and finally: maybe you'll be on board in time to catch a screening of Star Wars w/ the NSO playing live (Aug. 27) or the Darius Rucker show (Sept. 4) if you get your application in quickly for this awesome Marketing Director opportunity with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsLeadership Giving Coordinator and part-time Development Assistant (Aug. 2021-Apr. 2022) roles also noted – see also main career page.