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.

Back at It

With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, we look ahead to the next two-plus weeks of sustained job-search effort until your (and our) discipline probably starts to waver before the holiday season. So get to it.

1) The Center for Community Change is seeking a Director of Digital Strategy with ate will have 6+ years’ relevant experience in non-profit, digital strategies, political advocacy and/or organizing settings as well as facility with a range of relevant digital platforms including WordPress & EveryAction – we’re told that compensation starts at $110k.

2-4) In addition to the two roles noted last Monday, Results for America tells us they are also actively recruiting for:

• Senior Manager, State & Federal Policy Implementation (pdf) supporting the Opportunity Accelerator initiative
• Vice President and State Practice Lead (pdf) – location flexible
• Senior Manager, Certification (pdf) – location flexible

5-7) Self-described global strategic communications & public affairs consultancy Red Flag has flagged these DC- or remote-based opportunities for us – French or Spanish language skills as a plus & a Dec. 10 application deadline apply to all three:

• Account Director
• Account Manager
• Account Exec

8) Mission capability integrator/enterprise IT provider Peraton is seeking a Communications Lead, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with 5+ years’ relevant experience – $61k-$115k – DC metro area or remote

9) ACT for Alexandria – Communications & Marketing Manager – $65k-$70k – apply by Dec. 10

10-11) American Forest Foundation (scroll to find)

• Policy Manager
• Communications Intern

12-13) Association of American Railroads (scroll to find)

• Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs
• Director, Digital Advocacy

14) Challenger Center – Director of Communications

15-17) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

• President & CEO – search managed by Korn Ferry
• Director, Marketing & Communications
• Development Coordinator

18) Federal Railroad Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Dec. 17

19-20) Georgetown University

• Associate Director supporting the School of Public Policy’s Massive Data Institute
• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns

21) HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration – Legislative Analyst – $87k-$134k – apply by Dec. 3

22) Lewinsville Presbyterian Church – Director of Communications – McLean-based

23) McCabe Message Partners – Spring 2022 Interns (scroll down) – $16/hr – apply by Dec. 3

24) Mystery educational non-profit – Public Affairs Specialist

25-26) National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions

• Associate Director, Legislative Affairs
• Digital Marketing Strategist

27) National Endowment for the Humanities – Digital Marketing Manager – $87k-$113k – apply by Dec. 9

28) Peace Corps – Congressional Relations Specialist – $94k-$138k – apply by Dec. 3

29) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Foreign Service Institute – $103k-$134k – apply by Dec. 8

30-32) Taoti Creative – see also main career page and get additional company culture perspective here

• Director of Marketing & Communications
• Senior Marketing & Communications Strategist
• Someone to “Own” our Social Media

33) University of Pittsburgh – Vice Chancellor for Government Relations – Pittsburgh, PA – search managed by WittKieffer – apply by Dec. 15

Here's 40 for a Short Week

Monday update: we forgot to include this Director of Communications role that the Managed Funds Association shared with us last week – 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced communications operation in multi-client consulting, industry, a trade association, or government desired; Financial services industry background a plus. 

Monday update, part 2: McCabe Message Partners, a DC-based PR agency focused on health & related issues, is searching for full-time Spring 2022 Interns (scroll down) with a $16/hr pay grade; we're told that Dec. 3 is the "apply by" date.

1) Capitol Impact Partners is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager with demonstrated media & influencer marketing skills in the B2B space along with top-notch writing, editing, proofreading chops – Arlington/Crystal City or New York/San Diego locations – see also main career page

2-3) Chaloner has shared two searches under their direction:

• National CASA/GAL Association for Children – Chief Communications Officer – organization supporting & promoting court-appointed advocates for children – DC, Atlanta, GA or Seattle, WA
• Every Town for Gun Safety – Communications Director – $125k-$155k – DC or remote-based

4-5) Data-driven policy advocate Results for America has shared this New York- or remote-based Manager, Grants & Contracts (pdf) post suited for candidates with 6-8 years of relevant experience required, with a strong preference for a background in development or non-profit contract management – we also see a Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager (pdf) opportunity w/ a preference for DC-based hires on their careers page.

6-10) 300 Brand

• Technology PR & Social Media Manager
• Events Content Manager
• Senior Account Exec, Marketing & Events
• Account Executive, Marketing & Events
• Account Coordinator

11-12) ACLU

• Assistant, National Political Advocacy Department
• Senior Electoral Campaign Specialist – DC or New York

13) Business for Social Responsibility – Manager, Editorial & Campaign Strategy – New York, San Francisco, CA or remote-based – see also main career page

14) Center for American Progress – Broadcast Media Manager – $56k

15-16) Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards – see also main career page

• Director, Public Awareness Campaign (pdf)
• Marketing Specialist (pdf)

17-18) C-SPAN

• Marketing Communications Specialist
• Production Assistant

19-21) DDC Public Affairs

• Associate Vice President, Client Relations
• Associate, Client Relations
• Associate, PAC Services

22-23) FleishmaHillard

• Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor, Food, Beverage & Agriculture
• Social & Innovation Intern – Spring 2022

24) HP – Sustainable Impact Americas Government Relations Lead

25) Hunstman Corp. – U.S. Government Affairs Manager – see also main career page

26-27) Johnson & Johnson – DC or New Brunswick/Titusville, NJ

• Director Vaccine Policy, U.S.
• Director Global Vaccine Policy & Capabilities – initial focus on Latin America

28) Medicaid Health Plans of America – Director, Federal Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page

29-31) Morning Consult

• Content Associate
• Social Media Director – DC or New York
• Content Marketing Manager – DC or New York

32) Mystery law firm – Media Relations Manager (scroll to find) – $100k-$135k – search managed by B.H. Griner

33) National Apartment Association – Manager, PAC Fundraising & Development (scroll to find)

34) National Restaurant Association – President & CEO (pdf) – search managed by SpencerStuart

35) National Rifle Association – Media Operations Coordinator

36) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom – Political Reports Analyst

37-38) Society for Neuroscience – see also main career page

• Digital Engagement Strategist
• Fundraising & Grants Associate

39) Veeva – Director, Government Affairs

40) WGC – Director, Internal Communications

See you again next Monday, we hope. Have an awesome Thanksgiving!

Jobs? We've got 'em!

1) American Psychological Association – Graphic Designer

2) Arthritis Foundation – Social Media Manager – Atlanta, GA

3) Boeing – Senior Communications Specialist

4) Campaign Legal Center – Policy Fellow – one-year term, starting Jan. 2022 – apply by Nov. 24

5-8) Center for Law & Social Policy

• Media Relations Specialist – $73k-$83k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Postsecondary Education – $76k-$89k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Job Quality/Workplace & Worker Justice – $76k-$89k
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Immigration & Immigrant Families – $62k-$89k

9) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Policy Coordinator – $40k-$45k – apply by Nov. 24

10) Embassy of Australia – Associate Advisor, Foreign Affairs – 3-month term – $24/hr – New York – register your interest by Nov. 29

11-12) EMG Solutions

• Communications Specialist
• Communications Specialist – entry-level

13-15) Georgetown University

• Program Director for Marketing & Communications, School of Continuing Studies
• Marketing Specialist, Office of Technology Commercialization
• Director of Events, School of Foreign Service

16-19) George Washington University

• Assistant Vice President for Marketing
• Marketing & Communications Director, School of Engineering – $81k-$118k
• Communications Associate supporting the Global Women’s Institute – $42k-$58k
• Development & Alumni Relations Assistant – $19-$25/hr

20-22) German Marshall Fund of the U.S.

• External Affairs Officer supporting the Digital Innovation Democracy Initiative
• Press Officer
• Digital Marketing Strategist

23-24) Good Food Institute

• State Legislative Specialist – $65k-$75k
• Director of Foundation Relations – $90k-$100k

25-26) Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

• Public Affairs/Communications Manager – $60k+
• Senior Communications Associate/Public Information Specialist – $52k+

27-29) The Hub Project – see also main career page

• Campaign Director, Democracy – $120k-$140k
• Senior Communications Manager – $70k-$75k
• Associate, Polling & Analytics – $45k-$52k

30) Institute for Women's Policy Research – Vice President, Policy & Strategic Initiatives – $150k-$185k – see also main career page

31) Maryland Dept. of Transportation – Media/Public Relations/Communications/Social Media Positions

32) Mystery association – Legislative Affairs Assistant – $18-$20/hr – 3-month term – sharp & upbeat applicants preferred – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

33) Omidyar Network – Principal, Strategic Engagement & Research

34) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute – Associate Director, Content & Creative – search managed by Staffing Advisors

35) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Vice President, Legislative Affairs supporting the Institute for Legal Reform

36-46) Washington Post

• Copywriter, Growth
• Breaking News Editor – apply by Nov. 22
• Economics Correspondent – apply by Nov. 22
• Multiplatform Editor, News Service – apply by Nov. 22
• Reporter for the Morning Mix – apply by Nov. 22
• Night Editor, News Service – 3:00-11:00pm, Tue.-Sat. – apply by Nov. 22
• Reporter covering the Facebook/Meta beat – apply by Nov. 23
• Director of Elections – apply by Nov. 26
• Business of Health, Food & Climate Editor – apply by Nov. 30
• Design Editor – apply by Nov. 30
• News Designers – apply by Nov. 30

47) World Resources Institute – Communications Specialist supporting Cities4Forests

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Banking, Security, Rights & Knowledge

1) FAMM is seeking a Media Relations Specialist (scroll to find) to help publicize their work fighting the injustice and burden of mandatory minimum sentencing – 3-5+ years of progressively responsible experience in media relations should include demonstrated success in pitching & securing placements

2-3) The Clyde Group has shared a pair of opportunities to join their downtown DC-based team:

• Vice President, Public Affairs
• Director Public Affairs

3) ZemiTek is recruiting for an Engagement & Communications Advisor to support USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy & Innovation – 6+ years’ related experience, a background in strategic communications planning & demonstrated effective writing skills move your CV to the top of the stack.

4-5) BlueCross/BlueShield Association

• Director, Medicare Policy
• Executive Director, Senate & Administration Relations – search managed by Lochlin Partners

6) Child Care Aware America – Director, Advocacy – $86k-$100k

7) DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – apply by Nov. 30

8) DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency – Policy Manager/Communications Supervisor – $122k-$170k – apply by Nov. 18

9-11) George Mason University

• Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist – $55k-$65k – apply by Nov. 17
• Marketing Content Creator/Writer, Integrated Enrollment Marketing – $50k-$55k – apply by Nov. 23
• Assistant Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development – apply by Nov. 29

12-17) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

• Candidate Fundraiser
• Communications Coordinator
• Deputy Director of Communications
• Federal Club Assistant
• Senior Manager, Membership Communications
• Associate Regional Campaign Director – opportunities available in Midwest & Pacific Regions

18-25) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Advisor to the VP for Communications
• Assistant Vice President, Media Relations & News
• Communications Associate supporting the International Injury Research Unit – $59k-$82k
• Social Media Manager supporting the Center for a Livable Future – $59k-$82k – here’s one of their channels
• Senior Writer – $50k-$59k
• Communications Specialist – $43k-$60k
• Communications Specialist supporting the O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute – $43k-$59k
• Communications Coordinator supporting the Center for Social Concern – $17-$23/hr

26) Marriott Corp. – Senior Manager, Premium Social Marketing

27-29) Parenthetic – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Specialist
• Public Affairs Specialist
• Communication Analyst

30) Public Knowledge – Legal Advocacy Interns & Externs – Summer 2022

31-33) World Bank

• Online Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 19
• External Affairs Analyst – apply by Nov. 22
• Partnerships Specialist, Strategic Capabilities – apply by Nov. 22

Seven Zero

Hello Friday job-shoppers! We went a little overboard for a week-ending set, but it's going to be rainy today – so maybe that works well, after all.

1) Georgetown’s glorious Tudor Place has shared a Director of Education & Visitor Services (pdf) opportunity suited for aspirants with relevant advanced degree & 5+ years of museum, education, or visitor services experience – $55k-$60k

2-3) AARP

• External Relations Advisor, Advocacy
• Communications Intern and Communications & Research Intern

4-5) American College of Cardiology

• Media/Public Relations Associate
• Graphic Designer

6-9) American Humane

• Communications Specialist
• Vice President, Development – Palm Beach, FL
• Major Gifts Officer – remote-based with preference given to candidates who live in California, Texas or Florida, or may be based out of one their office locations
• Events Coordinator – Palm Beach, FL

10-11) American Institute of CPAs

• Senior Manager, External Relations/Reputation
• State Regulation & Legislation Specialist

12-16) American University

• Assistant Vice President for Communications & Media
• Assistant Director of Creative Content for Athletics
• Senior News Producer/Editor, WAMU
• Editor, Web-First supporting WAMU & DCist – evening shift – $70k-$90k
• Development Coordinator, Annual Giving

17-18) Archdiocese of Washington

• Development Associate
• Reporter with the Catholic Standard

19-21) Aspen Institute

• Associate Director of Communications supporting the Community Strategies Group
• Communications Officer supporting the Ascend Fellowship program
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Leadership Division

22-25) BAE Systems

• Legislative Affairs & Strategic Communications Manager
• Corporate Communications Specialist
• Content Strategy & Marketing Specialist
• Social Media & Recruitment Marketing Specialist

26) Baltimore City Public Schools – Staff Specialist, Communications – $67k-$79k

27-29) British Embassy

• Community Liaison Officer – $21/hr – apply by Nov. 21
• Public Diplomacy & Events Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $26/hr – apply by Nov. 28
• Communications Associate – $22/hr – New York – apply by Nov. 30

30) Carolina Farm Stewardship Association – Development Director (pdf) – $55k-$70k – Pittsboro, NC – see also main career page

31-32) Cerner Government Services

• Media Relations Manager
• Project Manager, Strategic Communications

33-34) Chenega Corp.

• Development Outreach & Communications Specialist
• Communications Specialist

35-38) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

• Deputy Legislative Director
• Development Assistant
• Program Associate
• Interns – Spring 2022

39-40) Economic Development Group – see also main career page

• Policy Associate (pdf)
• Research & Policy Associate (pdf)

41) Endocrine Society – Graphic Designer (scroll to find)

42) FOX Business Network – Desk Assistant

43) General Dynamics Mission Systems – Social Media Manager

44-48) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Director, Planned Giving
• Director, Major & Leadership Gifts
• Advancement Manager, Strategic, & Special Events
• Assistant Manager, Planned Giving
• Assistant Manager, Foundation & Government Giving

49) Marijuana Policy Project – Legislative Counsel – candidates should live in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee

50-51) Merck – Kenilworth, NJ

• Associate Director, Scientific Media Relations
• Associate Director/Social Media Editor

52) NJI Media – Senior Product Manager, Creative Services

53-57) PBS

• Director, Station Communications & Operations
• Assistant Director, Station Product Communications
• Social Media Manager supporting PBS Digital Studios
• Director, Digital Fundraising Strategy
• Senior Associate, Fundraising Strategy

58-64) POLITICO

• Deputy Health Care Editor
• Editorial Director, Production & Copyediting
• Senior Engagement Editor
• Digital Editor
• Loyalty Editor
• Social Editor
• New Jersey Health Care Reporter – Trenton, NJ

65-66) SEIU

• Assistant Director of Communications for Politics – $120k
• Assistant Director of Communications for National Media – $120k

67) Sierra Club – Executive Coordinator, Communications

68) Small Business Majority – Entrepreneurship Research Associate – location flexible, DC or Southern California preferred

69) Union of Concerned Scientists – Director, Global Security Program – search managed by WittKieffer – apply by Nov. 15

70) Vector Talent – Media Relations Manager

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Take it up several notches at one or more of these:

• JV's 74th Anniversary Party Weekend – Falls Church – Nov. 12-13
• Novemberfest – Evening Star, Del Ray/Alexandria – Nov. 13 – update: they've sold out!
  
• Burning the Bock at Little Miss Whiskey’s – H Street Northeast, DC – Nov. 13