Monday, March 28, 2022

Here Are a Lot of Great Jobs

Hello Monday! A lot of great jobs, including a significant portion of direct-to-us leads (1-21) and a an above-average haul of Federal government roles.

1) The American Gastroenterological Association is in search mode for a Communications Manager with 3+ years’ communications experience, as well as command of social media platforms as well as design/creative tools – see also main career page

2-3) International construction/development giant Skanska USA has passed these along; we believe these can also be DC-based*; check back for clarification on that point soon [update: not DC-based, although the Comms Coord post will be expected to travel to DC office at times]:

4) Bloomberg Government is seeking a Legislative Analyst Team Lead to guide their team of talented analysts to produce bill summaries, news stories, and other well-written, accurate, thorough & timely content – 5-7 years of experience in journalism & legislative/policy analysis desired

5) Communities in Schools is seeking a Digital Communications Manager with 5-7 years related experience that demonstrates your strong writing skills & experience developing digital content, as well as proficiency with content management & social media tools; facility with Salesforce a plus – see also main careers page

6-7) Fresh opportunities to support AIDS United’s mission to end HIV in the U.S. & strengthening the health, well-being, and human rights of everyone impacted by the condition:
(scroll to find): [these have been filled]

8) The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has shared this Marketing & Communications Specialist role suited for candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience in marketing and/or communications, including significant work writing & deploying content across digital channels – see also main career page.

9-11) Fresh opportunities from the Edison Electric Institute:

12) The Mortgage Bankers Association seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Industry Engagement to develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure that association members are well informed of MBA’s advocacy positions & generate feedback in this area – 3+ years of professional experience desired, ideally in mortgage banking or the financial services industry, and trade association and/or government oversight of that sector.

13-14) Our friends at Crosscut Strategies have let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles (scroll to find):

15) The Center for the Study is seeking a Senior Program Analyst, Capacity Building & Leadership (pdf) – $65k-$90k – 7+ years of relevant experience desired, including work in non-profit policy & strategy areas, particularly anti-poverty, health justice, child welfare and other social justice issues – see also main career page – apply by Apr. 30

16-17) New opportunities supporting the awesome, important work of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems – see also main career page:

18) The United Philanthropy Forum is seeking a Senior Public Policy Communications & Engagement Associate with 4+ years’ experience in policy, advocacy or an equivalent combo of education & experience, as well as a background supporting community organizing, member outreach, government relations, or similar activities – $62k-$72k

19-21) The Council on Foreign Relations has passed along several DC-based roles – see also main career page:

22) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $126k-$164k – apply by Mar. 29

23) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Supervisory Media Relations Officer – $148k-$176k – apply by Mar. 29

24) Election Assistance Commission – Communications Specialist – $74k-$95k

25) Dept. of Education – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $126k-$164k – apply by Apr. 4; subject to early closure

26) Dept. of Energy/Office of Electricity – Supervisory Communications Specialist – $148k-$176k – apply by Mar. 29

27) Federal Trade Commission – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $61k-$97k – apply by Apr. 1

28-31) George Mason University

32-36) George Washington University

37-38) National Association of Broadcasters

39) Office of Congressional Workplace Rights – Executive Director – $143k-$173k – apply by Apr. 29

40-46) Public Citizen

47) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Congressional/Legislative Affairs Specialist – $88k-$137k – Hadley, MA – apply by Apr. 1

48-57) Washington Post – note the handful of non-editorial jobs at end of list

58) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – Deputy Director of Congressional Relations – $106k-$138k – apply by Apr. 8

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Monday, March 21, 2022

44 for You

Hello Monday!  Here's your jobs.

1) The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is seeking a National Health Policy Manager (pdf) with 2+ years’ experience in policy/advocacy work and/or community organization, ideally with work in legislative advocacy – $50k-$60k – DC or Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

2) The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has passed along this Senior Communications Manager (pdf) role suited for aspirants with 3+ years’ experience
in media relations, communications, and/or PR; background in health/medical communications preferred – Old Town Alexandria Metro-proximate location – see also main career page

3) The Center for Community Progress seeks an Associate Director of Impact & Evaluation (pdf)  with 5+ years of experience in program evaluation and/or nonprofit or government impact measurement;
as well as a strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies involving both quantitative and qualitative data – see also main career page.

4-7) Aspen Institute

8) BlueGreen Alliance – Campaigns Communications Manager – $75k-$90k

9-10) British Embassy

11-12) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington (scroll to find)

13-15) Doctors Without Borders – see also main career page

16-17) Dominion Energy

18-19) Fannie Mae

20-23) Georgetown University

24-25) Goodwill Industries

26-27) International Rescue Committee – see also main career page

28-31) Nature Conservancy

32-34) Pew Charitable Trusts

35-36) Pew Research Center

37-39) POLITICO

40) Transamerica – PAC & Grassroots Engagement Manager

41-42) U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association – Annapolis, MD

43) Weber Shandwick – Account Director, Media Relations

 44) … and finally: evening & weekend work is part of the package as Manager of Weddings & Events at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s handsome, waterfront Merrill Center, but perhaps that also means you’ll be able to score a few reception leftovers, as well; sounds like a fantastic gig to us – $73k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Apr. 1

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Not Fooling Around

It's Monday and we've got a lot of great jobs for you, including 21 from direct-to-us tips.  We're not fooling around and neither should you. Get to it!

1) Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, is seeking a National Press Secretary with 5+ years of experience in media and/or communications; political campaign or Capitol Hill background preferred – $75k+

2) The Credit Union National Association is recruiting for a Media Relations Strategy Manager with 5+ years’ experience in either media relations, journalism, or related fields; familiarity with financial services issues a plus – search managed by the QTI Group

3-4) Scott Circle Communications is in search mode for:
  • Vice President – 10+ years’ related experience in Congressional, White House, or campaign press setting and/or at a PR firm desired
  • Coordinator – some level of intern or entry-level work experience in a professional setting desired, preferably in communications

5) Dezenhall Resources is seeking a Senior Director with 4+ years of experience in political, communications, public affairs or advocacy roles, including work developing & deploying digital strategies – $90k-$110k

6) Promundo-US, an international NGO working to promote gender equality & prevent violence, seeks a Digital Marketing & Content Associate (pdf) at least 1-3 years’ related experience, such as graphic design, social media, web and/or email service provider management – see also main career page – apply by Mar. 30

7) The Human Rights Campaign is seeking a Director of HIV & Health Equity with 5-7 years of experience in public health or a related field, as well as expertise in HIV policy & advocacy – search managed by Grossman Solutions

8) Collage Group, self-described as the leading source of cultural intelligence about diverse consumers to more than 250 of America’s iconic brands, is in search of a highly motivated & self-directed Public Relations & Communications Manager to build and implement a brand awareness strategy from the ground up – 5+ years’ experience desired – see also main career page.

9-18) Our friends at Fenton have let us know they are looking for communications pros across all levels interested in social impact and progressive social change – DC, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles or remote-based:

19) The Institute of International Finance has passed along the Digital Platform Associate role – seeking candidates with 2+ years of experience in a digital project/content management role or managing the technology of a high-traffic web platform – see also main career page.

20-21) World Wildlife Fund

22) ACM Strategies – Senior Digital Strategist – $65k-$70k – remote based – apply by Mar. 24

23) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Senior Communications Specialist

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

25) American Postal Workers Union – Communications Specialist – $64k-$74k

26-28) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

29) Cox – Media Public Affairs Specialist – Herndon, Chesapeake or Roanoke, Va.

30-32) Edison Electric Institute

33-34) FHI 360

35) HDR – Mid-Atlantic Strategic Communications Manager

36) The Hatcher Group – Digital Project Coordinator

37-44) Hill+Knowlton – DC & other major cities

45-51) Heritage Foundation

52) House of Representatives, Office of the CAO – Videographer – $64k-$73k – apply by Mar. 23

53) International Center for Law & Economics – Program & Events Manager – DC or Portland, OR – or remote based – search managed by Talent Market

54) International Fresh Produce Association – Communication & Public Relations Manager

55) League of Conservation Voters – Donor Engagement & Events Coordinator – $52k-$57k – apply by Mar. 15

56-57) Mercatus Center at George Mason University

58-59) National Employment Law Project

60-65) National Geographic Society

66) Ocean Conservancy – Director of Government Relations – $112k-$130k

67) Population Reference Bureau – Senior Strategic Communications Consultant – may be a temporary assignment based on description – see also main career page

68-73) United Nations Foundation

74) Working America/AFL-CIO – Political Associate – $70k

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Mood Level: Medium

We're just kind of feeling medium today.  It reminds us of of Jim Zorn, which may not be a good thing.  Some great direct-to-us leads today; enjoy the search.

1) Ballast Research is in search mode for a Director of Communications & Marketing with 8 + years’ experience in communications, marketing, public relations or similar field; strong writing skills & facility with content management systems, digital graphics applications, and social media also desired.

2-5) Carbon180 continues to grow their team – see also main career page:

6) PAVE – aka Parents Amplifying Voices in Education – is seeking a Communications Coordinator (pdf) with 1-3 years of experience in social media, digital asset and content production; background in coordinating advocacy-focused social media campaigns ideal – $55k-$75k

7) The DC Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs is seeking an IT Specialist with Drupal experience to manage the agency’s website to include adding content, graphics, and interactive functionality (also described to us as a webmaster role) – strong attention to detail, customer service, oral communication & problem solving are critical – $77k-$99k – see also man DCRA career page, which includes info on upcoming opportunities there.

8-10) Fresh opportunities with RH Strategic:

11) The National Association of Broadcasters is seeking a Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience in external communications, public relations or related area; Capitol Hill, agency and/or event marketing background a plus – see also main career page

12-15) The National Women’s Law Center has shared several opportunities:

16) Interested in public policy at the local government level? An outstanding writer who can research complex topics and translate them for the public? Someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Looking to work with a great and growing team of communicators? – that’s Loudoun County’s pitch for this Communications Manager post – $68k-$120k – Leesburg, Va.

17-19) Accountable.US – DC or New York – see also main career page

20) American Retirement Association – Political Affairs Manager – search managed by Seamless HR Solutions

21) Center for Community Progress – Events Coordinator (pdf) – $55k-$65k – apply by Mar. 31

22-24) Consumer Brands Association

25) DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer – Writer/Editor – $89k-$115k – apply by Mar. 15

26-27) Destination DC

28-35) Georgetown University

36) ONE Campaign – Executive Director, North American Advocacy – DC or New York

45) Washington Post

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

All Too Relevant

1) The PAN Foundation is seeking an experienced Web Content Strategist to accessible and world-class user experience for their 1 million one million annual site visitors looking for help with out-of-pocket treatment costs & other health needs – can be remote-based – $78k-$84k – see also main career page

2) VEIC/DC Sustainable Energy Utility seeks a Public Relations Manager with 8+ years of experience that demonstrate a strong internal drive, tenacity & perseverance to deliver high impact PR results. 

3-4) Fresh opportunities with our pals at communications group kglobal:

5) The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is seeking a Strategic Communications & Public Policy Associate (pdf) with strong organizational & communications skills; experience in writing for higher education leaders and members of the media a plus – Director of Marketing post noted, as well – see also main career page

6) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation has shared this part-time Communications Coordinator role supporting their Office of Strategic Innovation – knowledge of communications/PR practices and ability to speak in front of groups desired – $20-$39/hr – can be remote based anywhere in Virginia; travel to events across the state required – apply by Mar. 14

7-10) Amazon

  1. Senior Manager, Public Policy
  2. Manager, Public Policy
  3. Communications Manager, Finance & Global Business Services
  4. PR Manager, Customer Trust & Retail Communications

11-13) American University

14) The Atlantic – Assistant Editor, Science/Technology, & Health – DC or New York

15-17) British Embassy

18) Commission on Civil Rights – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Mar. 11

19-23) FleishmanHillard

24) House of Representatives – Bill Clerk – to $121k – apply by Mar. 4

25) Library of Virginia – Communications & Marketing Director – to $110k – Richmond, Va.

26-27) Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

28) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Director, Communications & Marketing

29-34) Niskanen Center

35-40) Pew Charitable Trusts

41-42) St. Mary’s College – St. Mary’s City, MD

43) US Trade & Development Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$164k – apply by Mar. 22

44) Virginia Dept. of Health/Alexandria Health Dept. – Communications Officer – $64k-$80k

45) World Wildlife Fund – multiple Summer 2022 Intern (scroll to find) roles available – $16/hr

46) … and finally: how about an all-too-relevant job for these twitchy times? Director of Communications for the Nuclear Threat Initiative would seem to fit that bill.

47) … and finally, part 2: of course we thought this would be an apt moment to check in on any availabilites at the Embassy of Ukraine, but their website is either too overwhelmed or perhaps being cyber-thwarted – so just get a beer at one of Dacha DC’s outposts, as they are raising money to aid Ukrainian citizens or check out DCist’s list of other local Ukraine-related worthy causes.

Best wishes for a superb & safe weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  

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