Closing Out 2021

Here’s one more set for any of you folks who are job-browsing in this final week of the year.  We’re recycling some of these direct-to-us listings we added to the previous set on 12/23.

1) Campaign Legal Center – Communications Manager – 3-5+ years of experience working in communications and/or organizing for a nonprofit, campaign, on the Hill, or for a public affairs firm serving nonprofits required, along with a passion for the advancing democracy through free & fair elections

2) Center for Community Progress – Communications Associate – $55-65k – ideal applicant have a strong eye for detail, an interest in developing a generalist communications skill-set, and solid organizational & problem-solving capabilities.

3) EarthRights International – Deputy Director – $120k-$145k – 15+ years of related work experience including organizational-level leadership & experience with strategic planning desired – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) Garfinkel+Associates – Writer & Project Manager – $60k-$69k – ability to distill complex material into crisp marketing copy & tell compelling stories with creative flair are among your desired attributes.

5-6) National Geographic Society – searches managed by Chaloner

• Design Director – $120k+ – 10+ years of experience directing the execution of multi-platform design projects at an in-house marketing team, or creative agency sought.
  
• Designer, Campaigns & Marketing – $87k+ – 7+ years of experience working across various mediums desired; emphasis on digital but may include printed work in a fundraising environment.

7-8) Washington Post

• National Politics Reporter – covering GOP/Right – apply by Jan. 7
• Publicist – Sun-Thurs 1:00-9:30pm shift

9) 50+1 Strategies – Campaign Strategist

10-12) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

• Communications Manager
• Health Policy Manager
• State Government Affairs Associate

13) American Dental Association – Chief Policy Officer – see also main career page

14-15) Amtrak

• Senior Government Affairs Specialist
• Social Media Specialist

16) DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$109k – apply by Jan. 1

17) DC Office of the CTO – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – apply by Dec. 31

18) Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Jan. 6

19-27) Georgetown University

• Director of Strategic Communications & Production supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce
• Executive Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution
• Digital Communications & Content Manager supporting the Institute of Politics & Public Service
• Events & Communications Manager, Law School
• Senior Director of Development, Medical Center
• Associate Director of Development, Medical Center
• Assistant Director of Development, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Associate Director for Alumni Career Services, Office of Advancement – we expect recommending DCPA+CJ to your constituents will be one of your go-to moves
• several other development/advancement/fundraising posts (scroll to find) noted
  

28) Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities – Government Relations Coordinator – Spanish language skills highly desired

29-37) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

• Deputy Director of Communications
• Deputy Director, Digital & Social
• Deputy National Campaign Director
• Deputy Press Secretary, Programs
• Director, Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy & Political Affairs Program Manager
• Senior Legislative Counsel for Legal Policy Research & Writing
• Senior Manager, Membership Communications
• Senior Vice President of Communications – search managed by Koya Partners

38-39) National Journal

• Correspondent for the Hotline – $50k-$60k
• Public Policy Research Intern – $15/hr

40) National Reconnaissance Office – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Jan. 3

41-44) POLITICO

• Night Editor
• Brand Content Specialist supporting POLITICO Focus
• Live Experience/Events Specialist
• Spring Editorial Intern and Summer Editorial Intern – $23/hr pay-grade and Jan. 18 application deadline noted for latter post; both located in Sacramento, CA

45-50) United Nations Foundation

• Director, Content & Engagement Strategy supporting the Better World Campaign
• Campaign Coordinator supporting the Nothing But Nets campaign
• Communications & Digital Media Coordinator supporting the Girl Up campaign
• Senior Manager, Individual Giving, Girl Up
• Coordinator, Field Programs & Partnerships supporting the Peace on Purpose partnership    
• Corporate Partnerships Officer supporting the Shot@Life initiative

We hope your New Year's activities, whether revelry- or reflection-focused, are cheerful, restorative, and safe!  Let's be careful out there and get ready for a we-hope-it's-great (or at-least-finally-normal-ish) 2022.  We'll leave you with both fancy & not-finicky options close out & ring in the '21 & '22:

• Saveur: Best Champagnes
• Esquire: Best Champagnes
• Washington Post: Best Casual Eats
• EaterDC: Best Barbecue

Friday, at Last

Dec. 23 update: Here’s a handful of opportunities that have been shared directly with us in the last week.  We’ll reference them again in a fresh post on Dec. 28 or 29.

Campaign Legal Center – Communications Manager

Center for Community Progress – Communications Associate – $55-65k

EarthRights International – Deputy Director – $120k-$145k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

Garfinkel & Associates – Writer & Project Manager – $60k-$69k

National Geographic Society – searches managed by Chaloner

• Design Director – $120k+
• Designer, Campaigns and Marketing – $87k+

Washington Post – National Politics Reporter – covering GOP/Right – apply by Jan. 7

Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas and/or holiday break. Be safe and we'll see you next week.

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Hello Friday job-scroungers! We're running on fumes as the work-week draws to a close; maybe it's just the Omicron blues that loom over the Caps, the WFT, and pretty much all of us.  Cheer yourself (and us!) with one of these fine opportunities.

1) The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has shared this National Health Policy Manager (pdf) suited for candidates with of 2+ years’ experience in policy/advocacy work and/or community organization & direct experience in supporting underserved populations; we’re told a Capitol Hill background is also plus – $50k-$60k – DC or Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

2) The Sidwell Friends School is seeking a Communications Coordinator with 3-5 years project management or communications experience for a similar organization, preferably in education or a non-profit; facility with digital communications & strong writing skills also sought.

3) J Street is seeking a Senior Government Affairs Associate with 1-2 years of legislative/lobbying experience & a solid understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics.

4) The Association of Public & Land Grant Universities looks to bring aboard a Director, Governmental Affairs with 6+ years’ experience on Capitol Hill, at relevant federal agencies, or in positions focused primarily on government affairs, preferably in areas related to research and science policy; strong grasp of issues related to federal appropriations, research & policy also sought – apply by Jan. 11

5) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Senior Marketing Representative – 5+ years of marketing experience at an ad agency or in-house communications setting desired – financial services background a plus.

6) The Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks an Arctic Policy Coordinator with understanding of the evolving international climate policy landscape & the ability to identify opportunities for engagement – $48k-$65k - Falmouth, MA – apply by Jan. 30

7) Association of University Centers on Disabilities – Director of Public Policy – $110k-$120k – search managed by the HR Team

8-9) Christ Church, Fairfax Va.

• Digital Communications Leader
• Communications Coordinator – part-time

10) Congressional Research Service – Legislative Information Specialist – $60k-$78k – apply by Dec. 28

11-12) Fairfax County

• Public Safety Information Officer, Commonwealth’s Attorney – $81k-$135k – apply by Dec. 24
• Digital Communications Specialist, Dept. of Transportation – $60k-$100k – apply by Dec. 24

13) FDA/ Center for Devices & Radiological Health – Communication Specialist/Advisor – $122k-$159k – apply by Dec. 21; subject to early closure

14) Federal Housing Finance Agency – Writer-Editor/Speechwriter – $98k-$167k – apply by Dec. 27

15) First Book – Social Media Coordinator

16-17) High Lantern Group

• Director – DC or New York
• 2022 Summer Associate – apply by Jan. 22

18) Issue One – Deputy Chief of Strategy & Program – $100k-$125k

19-21) League of Conservation Voters

• Youth Digital Campaigns Manager – $68k-$84k – apply by Jan. 9
• Donor Engagement & Events Coordinator – $52k-$61k – apply by Jan. 11
• Senior Vice President of Development – $140k-$250k – apply by Feb. 21

22) Mystery healthcare communications agency – Media Relations Manager – search managed by Profiles

23) Mystery info services company in the global policy field – Marketing & Events Manager – 6-month term – $25/hr

24) National Conference of State Legislatures – Legislative Director, Health & Human Services Policy – $85k – apply by Jan. 7

25) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Development

26-30) National Psoriasis Foundation (scroll to find)

• Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy
• Associate Director of Federal Government Relations & Health Policy
• State Government Relations Manager, Eastern Region
• State Government Relations Manager, Central Region – remote-based
• Digital Marketing Manager – Alexandria, Va. or Portland, OR

31) Oceana – Director, Global Events – DC or New York

32) PBS – Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

33) Reading is Fundamental – Digital Marketing Manager – search managed by the HR Team

34-37) UNICEF USA

• Senior Associate, Mid-Atlantic – development/fundraising position
• Managing Director, Stewardship – DC, New York or other major city
• Assistant Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications – $77k+ – New York

38-40) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Deputy Spokesperson – $90k-$105k
• Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, Dept. of Student Health – $65k-$80k
• Social Media Specialist – $52k-$62k

Best wishes for a great weekend – or at least just hang in there, OK? – from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Forty Seven

Hello Monday!  All hustle, no screwing around this week, OK?  Let's get to it.

1-2) The American Gastroenterological Association is actively recruiting for these:

• Director, Government Affairs
• Digital Communications Manager

3) Arabella Advisors is seeking a Communications Manager with 3+ years’ experience in communications for a business or nonprofit organization with a social change mission; facility with applications such as  Talkwalker, Cision, Meltwater & Wordpress also desired.

4-5) Fresh from the cool-job department: Desenio Group has let us know about these opportunities to help raise the Swedish art & design e-commerce company’s profile in North America:

• Marketing Manager – apply by Jan. 12
• Public Relations Coordinator – apply by Jan. 12

6) The American Council on Education has passed along this Public Affairs Specialist post –  2-5+ years of relevant experience and excellent editing & writing skills; background deploying social media in a business or academic setting preferred.

7) The Institute for Islamic, Christian & Jewish Studies is seeking a Communications & Development Associate with 2-3 years’ experience as a communication professional, strong writing skills, and facility with graphics/Adobe Creative applications – $50k-$55k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Jan. 15

8) CLS Strategies is seeking a part-time Tech Policy Intern – $15/hr – responsibilities include research, report writing, and monitoring traditional & social media, congressional hearings, and events on tech-related public policy issues – Jan.-May 2022 term.

9) Association of American Medical Colleges – Senior Digital Content Specialist

10) Atlas Research – Communications Consultant/Analyst

11-12) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

• Development Operations Manager – $61k-$66k
• Mid-Level Giving Program Manager – $60k-$65k

13-16) Conservation Fund

• Senior Government Relations Representative (pdf)
• Media Relations Manager (pdf)
• Digital Marketing Manager (pdf)
• Media Relations Manager (pdf)

17-21) Council on Foreign Relations

• Research Associate, Innovation & Economic Competitiveness
• Research Associate supporting Think Global Health
• Deputy Director, Email & Digital Marketing – DC or New York
• Outreach Program Coordinator – New York
• Research Associate, International Economics – New York

22) Cultural Vistas – Communications Coordinator supporting the Muskie Fellowship Program – see also main career page

23) Defenders of Wildlife – Senior Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy & Wildlife – $77k-$87k

24-26) Edelman PR

• Senior Account Exec, Energy/Public Sector
• Senior Account Exec, Employee Experience
• Senior Account Exec, Global Advisory

27-29) Education Week (scroll to find)

• Editor in Chief – search managed by Koller Search Partners
• Content Marketing Manager
• Staff Writer

30-32) Environmental Defense Fund

• Legislative Analyst
• Senior Communications Manager supporting the EDF+Business program
• Development Communications Manager – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA

33) Environmental Incentives – Communications & Knowledge Management Coordinator – apply by Dec. 15

34-40) Georgetown University

• Senior Director of Strategic Communications, Law Center
• Manager of Strategic Communications supporting the Center for Global Health Practice & Impact
• Manager, Federal Government Relations
• Marketing & Communications Manager, Non-Degree Programs
• Community Engagement Manager
• Editor for The FEED
• Senior Development Associate, International

41) Lockheed Martin – Military Space Communications Lead – Herndon, Va; Highlands Ranch or Littleton, CO; Orlando or Titusville, FL; or Sunnyvale, CA

42) Porter-Novelli – Vice President, Health – DC; New York; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA

43-45) Smithsonian Institution – first two searches managed by Isaacson, Miller

• Associate Director of External Affairs, Museum of African American History
• Associate Director of Advancement, Museum of African American History
• Advancement Assistant, Air & Space Museum – apply by Jan. 4

46) Social Driver – Brand & Communications Consultant – see also main career page

47) Urban Institute – Special Assistant to the President & Project Administrator

Soft Power, Civil Liberties, Training & Doctrine, and Airing of Grievances

1-2) We'll start your Thursday job search with two fresh openings with the National Geographic Society – searches managed by Chaloner:

• Manager, Audience Insights – $92k+
• Manager, Web Experiences – $92k+

3) DC-based public affairs & communications consulting firm Blakey & Agnew, is seeking a resourceful Junior Associate with strong, people skills, clear communication and follow-through, attention to detail, and a positive attitude; Capitol Hill, B2B, PR agency background a plus – $42k-$47k

4-8) The Economic Innovation Group has just passed these along – see also main career page

• Research Lead/Economist (pdf) – graduate degree in relevant field required; PhD preferred
• Senior Research Analyst (pdf)
• Research & Policy Associate (pdf)
• Research Intern (pdf) and Policy Intern (pdf) – can start immediately & runs through June 2022 – $20/hr

910) Carbon180 is growing & recruiting two new team members - see also main career page:

• Senior Policy Advisor, Tech (pdf) – $80k-$100k
• Senior Visiting Fellow, Procurement (pdf) – $100k-$120k

11) The Rainforest Trust is seeking a Digital Writer & Editor with 5+ years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, and/or journalism as well as strong capabilities in expressing complex ideas in written form; adapting language, format and style for various media and audiences – Warrenton, Va. or remote-based.

12) CEA Consulting has passed along this San Francisco-based Senior Associate opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years or relevant experience and capabilities in quantitative and/or qualitative research, leading small teams & working on multiple assignments concurrently, as well as knowledge base in areas such as ocean conservation, marine fisheries, coastal communities, climate change, etc.

13-15) British Embassy

• Chief Communications Officer, Public Diplomacy – $62k – position focuses on promoting British Soft Power through art, culture, sport, education and scholarships – apply by Dec. 13
• Head of Digital Media – 6-month term – $28/hr – New York – apply by Dec. 16
• Senior Executive Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission – $26/hr – apply by Dec. 22

16) Federal Railroad Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $72k-$134k – apply by Dec. 10

17) Mystery global non-profit – Director of Strategic Communications – search managed by Torchlight Hire

18) National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – Grassroots Director

19) New Civil Liberties Alliance – Director of Development – search managed by Talent Market

20-24) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Director, Government Relations
• Communications Officer supporting the Public Safety Performance Project
• Government Relations Officer – focus on housing, consumer finance & retirement savings issues
• Government Relations Officer supporting the Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative
• Senior Associate supporting the Broadband Access Initiative – temporary position

25) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, Religion

) SAIC

• Government Affairs Manager
• PAC Manager
• Executive Speechwriter
• Director of Public Relations – $200k-$225k – remote- or Texas-based

26) U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command – Social Media Specialist – $52k-$71k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Dec. 13

27) Veterans Health Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$132k – apply by Dec. 13

28-29) Washington Post

• Economics Editor – apply by Dec. 20
• Weekend Business Editor – apply by Dec. 20

Early best wishes for a fab weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – start yours tonight with some airing of grievances and feats of strength as Festivus returns to Rustico Alexandria this evening, kicking off at 5:00pm – or see here.

Everybody Needs an Upgade Now & Then

Welcome back to your job-seek week. Time to seek out that upgrade you deserve/want/need.

1) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is seeking a Research & Policy Analyst with 3-5+ years’ related experience, advanced analytic skills, and the ability to prepare complex reports, policy briefs & comment letters.

2) An unidentified foundation focused on supporting poor and underprivileged communities throughout  the world is looking to bring on a remote-based Program Director (pdf) with 5+ years of experience managing an impact-oriented program portfolio in a grant making, impact investment, venture philanthropy, NGO, corporate foundation, or similar setting – proven ability to identify, execute & evaluate transformational programs also desired – search managed by KEES.

3-6) The Brookings Institution has passed along this fresh Digital Media & Events Coordinator post suited for aspirants with 2+ years of experience in email marketing, social media or related communications work required; background in public event planning or promotions preferred – other recent Brooking opportunities include:

• Development Services Assistant
• Program Manager, Executive Education
• Research Analyst supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy

7) McCabe Message Partners has let us know that they are recruiting for Manager/Senior Manager/Director (scroll down for application info) roles – communications & marketing experience and interest in healthcare issues desired.

8) America Votes is seeking a Chief Operating Officer with 10+ years of related work experience including organizational-level leadership as a COO or similar role in an advocacy, campaign or electoral context; background working with unionized staff & collective bargaining agreements a plus – $155k-$165k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

9-10) The Campaign Legal Center, a non-profit working to support responsive government, has asked us to highlight two manager level communication positions:

• Senior Communications Manager, Voting Rights & Redistricting – apply by Dec. 10
• Communications Manager – apply by Dec. 10

11-12) Two more with Mission capability integrator/enterprise IT provider Peraton:

• Content Strategist – $59k-$107k
• Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

13-15) AFL-CIO

• State & Local Legislative Issues Coordinator, Renewable Energy – $96k
• State & Local Legislative Issues Coordinator – $96k
• Web Communications Strategist – $96k

16-18) AFL-CIO Technology Institute

• Director of Communications – $120k
• Policy Research Director – $120k
• Development Director – $120k

19-20) American Society for Reproductive Medicine

• Director of Communications & Media Relations
• Director, Government Affairs

21) AnnDyl Policy Group – Government Affairs Manager (scroll to find)

22) Coalition Against Insurance Fraud – Director of Communications – $100k-$115k

23-26) Conservation International

• Publicist
• Photo Editor/Visual Asset Manager
• Senior Director of Development – Northeast region-based
• Director of Development – Northwest region-based

27-32) D.C. Soccer/D.C. United – opportunities supporting their Loudoun United affiliate – Leesburg, Va.

• Director, Social & Digital Media
• Manager, Communication & Content
• Manager, Graphic Design & Content
• Manager Digital Marketing
• Manager of Events & Operations 
• … and here’s an Email Marketing Manager post w/ the parent club, presumably based in offices at Audi Field in DC
  

33) de Beaumont Foundation – Director of Communications – $112k-$125k

34) Exelon – Director of Federal Government Affairs, Operations & Oversight

35) Miriam’s Kitchen – Digital Fundraising & Engagement Manager (pdf) – $52k-$56k – see also main career page

36-37) New America (scroll to find)

• Deputy Director of Communications – apply by Dec. 14
• Deputy Director of Communications/Content

38-39) Rockefeller Foundation – see also main career page

• Managing Director, Communications – search managed by Russell Reynolds
• Communications Manager – New York

40-42) Syrian American Medical Society

• Advocacy Manager
• Digital Media Specialist
• Fundraising Admin Assistant

43) U.S. Agency for International Development – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Director – $122k-$159k – apply by Dec. 9; subject to early closing

44) … and finally: Twelve brands themselves as a new of kind chemical company built for the climate era and touts tech that technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products … all of which would seem like an interesting prospect to promote on Capitol Hill as their next (or may be first?) Director of Government Relations.

45) … and finally, part 2: surely you’ll comp us a couple sweet seats for steering you to this highly covet-worthy Director of Marketing opportunity with your Washington Capitals, right?  We love our regular perch in sec. 408, but everybody needs an upgrade – job-wise, or seat-wise – now & then.