Tuesday, May 31, 2022

.... and we're back!

Long time no see!  We finally joined the ranks of Coronavirus-positive foks in mid-May; while we thankfully never exhibited any symptoms beyond moderate allergy-sufferer level, the experience did put us off of our semi-regular posting schedule.  All good & caught back up with life now.

On the plus side, our brief absence means we havea hefty set of direct-to-us positions to share with you (1-27) along with some other intriguing finds. Have at 'em!

1) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Communications Manager with experience in content development & social media as well as previous spokesperson work – $72k-$117k – apply by June 10

2) The National Immigration Forum has shared this Strategic Communications Manager (pdf) role with 6+ years of relevant experience including working directly w/ the media – $70k – see also main career page – candidates encouraged to apply by June 3

3) The Campaign Legal Center is recruiting for an Executive Communications Manager with 5+ years of experience in a writing role, preferably with a nonprofit organization, the government or on a political campaign – see also main career page.

4) Our pals at PolitTemps are once again looking to add to their roster of sharp folks with political, PR, media & public affairs experience for a variety of assignments in DC & the metro area – learn more here.

5) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is shared a Communications Assistant role with us about 12 days ago, but we’re just seeing it now – $40k-$42k – top-notch organizational, communications & proofreading skills desired – we’ll ask if they’ll accept any more applications beyond today’s May 31 deadline [update: they're sticking w/ 5/31]

6) Muslim Advocates are in search mode for a Media Relations Officer with 3+ years of experience developing & implementing media relations strategies or working as or with journalists; proactive pitching mindset a must – $60k-$70k

7) Waxman Strategies seeks a Senior Director of Climate Communications with 8+ years of relevant experience, including a background in communications, public affairs, and/or public relations, including some time in an agency setting; knowledge of climate & technology issues also desired – $96k-$125k

8) Public Knowledge is hiring for a Digital Content Manager with 2+ years’ experience in online communications, web management & social media – hands-on experience with Google Suite, WordPress, Canva, Matomo Analytics, VoterVoice or similar platforms will help your cause – $60k-$70k

9) Early childhood nutrition advocate ZERO TO THREE is seeking a Communications Manager with 5-7 years of related experience in healthcare, pediatric care and/or infant toddler health policy-related communications to support their HealthySteps program.

10) The National Association of Broadcasters is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager (pdf) for the NAB Ampify Program – 5-7 years of experience in digital marketing & advertising required, along with strong knowledge of using social media as a marketing tool – see also main career page

11-12) National Recreation & Park Association – Ashburn, Va. or remote-based – see also main career page

13) The American Council on Renewable Energy is seeking a Digital Media Manager (scroll to find) with 4+ years of digital media experience, preferably at a mission-driven nonprofit, business, or trade association, along with expert-level social media chops – $65k-$90k

14) The Center for the Study of Social Policy is seeking a Communications Coordinator (pdf) with strong project management skills & 2-4 experience working in a similar or related position, non-profit background preferred – $45k-$55k – see also main career page

15) The Center for International Private Enterprise is seeking a Program & Administrative Associate to support the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation – at least one year of admin/office experience required; background supporting international development or public policy programs preferred – apply by June 5

16-17) Earthjustice is seeking a Legislative Director, Climate & Energy with 8 years’ combined legislative & legal advocacy experience as well as familiarity with U.S. environmental laws – $154k-$171k – they’ve also asked us to give some visibility to multiple associate & senior attorney roles (scroll to find) in DC and/or New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Bozeman, Anchorage & Juneau.

18) The Mortgage Bankers Association is in search mode for a Director, Public Affairs with 7+ years of experience at public relations firm, trade association, corporate setting, or on Capitol Hill/campaigns; knowledge of real estate finance & financial services issues strongly preferred.

19-20) Human Rights Campaign – searches managed by Grossman Solutions:

21) The Business Council for Sustainable Energy is seeking a Communications Manager with 2-5 years experience in external communications including social media & interest in business, energy, environment or political advocacy – $45k-$60k – see also LinkedIn version

22) The Women’s Equality Center is in search mode for a Director of Strategy & Communications with Capitol Hill or political campaign experience, strong writing skills, understanding of Latin America & fluency in Spanish – $120k-$153k

23) Behavioral Health System Baltimore is seeking a Director, Communications with 5+ years of experience leading organization-wide communications, both internal & external, and helming strategic marketing/communication initiatives – we’re told salary will fall in $80k-$95k range – Baltimore, MD/hybrid work environment

24) The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking a Senior Editor for Discourse, the center’s online magazine of politics, economics & culture – 8 to 10 years of relevant editorial experience with publications in the politics & public policy space desired.

25) The World Wildlife Fund has passed along this fresh Senior Communications Director post focusing on freshwater & food issues – your 10-12 years of related experience should include work translating scientific or technical information to a lay audience; conservation background plus – apply by June 30

26-27) The Pew Charitable Trusts are seeking a Communications Associate with at least one year of communications experience; facility with media monitoring software systems, such as Cision, and knowledge of AP style a plus – Pew is also recruiting for another Communications Associate focusing on international environmental issues.

28) American Bankers Association Vice President, Copywriting Strategy

29-31) Better Markets

32) Children's National HospitalAssistant Director, Email Marketing

33) Enterprise Rent-a-Car Assistant Vice President of DC Federal Affairs

34) Farm Credit CouncilCommunications Specialist

35-40) National Association of Home Builders (scroll to find)

41) GooglePublic Affairs Associate, Government Affairs & Public Policy

42) National Association of Independent SchoolsVice President, Marketing, Communications, & Membership – search managed by Staffing Advisors

43) National Health CouncilSenior Coordinator, Marketing Communications – $54k-$63k

44) Open Government PartnershipCommunications Associate – $50k-$65k – DC, London, UK or Brussels, BE

45-48) Sojourners – fellowship positions, Aug. 2022 to Aug. 2023 – see fellowship FAQs – apply by June 15

49-50) University of Maryland

51-53) US Pharmacopeia

Friday, May 13, 2022

42 on 5/13

5/23 Update: Sorry for the extended absence – back soon (Tuesday after Memorial Day, it turns out); all good.  

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Howdy Friday-the-13th job-searchers!  We hope you get lucky with one (or more) of these.

1) The Consumer Brands Association is seeking a Communications Specialist with 1-2 years of job/intern experience in communications role or internships & knowledge of social media tools – – proficiency with WordPress, Adobe Acrobat & Canva a plus.

2-5) The Mortgage Bankers Association has passed along these along:

6) Forbes-Tate Partners is recruiting for a Director, Public Affairs (scroll to find) with relevant experience, such as work on political campaigns, in private sector communications, on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, or at a trade association.

7-11) The World Resources Institute has let us know they have a lot of roles to fill in DC & elsewhere – here’s a sampling; search for more here.

12) Forthright Advising is recruiting for a Vice President of Strategic Partnerships (scroll to find) with 10-15 years of experience in child-and-family focused communications roles & a proven track record in sales & new business development – fully remote – update: this has been filled

13) Arlington CountyOperations Communications Specialist, Dept. of Environmental Services – $57k-$100k – apply by May 26

14-15) British Embassy – New York-based opportunities with the Trade & Investment team

16-18) Chesapeake Bay Foundation

19) Data Quality CampaignAssociate Director, Communications – apply by May 20

20-21) Federal Aviation Administration

22-25) FreedomWorks

26-28) George W. Bush Institute – Dallas, TX

29-30) League of Conservation Voters

31) LGBTQ Victory InstituteVice President of Communications – $120k-$140k

32) National Center for Public Policy ResearchDirector of Communications – search managed by Talent Market

33) TwitterPublic Policy Manager, US State & Local – DC or San Francisco, CA

34) U.S. NavyMarketing Manager, Fleet & Family Readiness Programs – $24-$31/hr – Annapolis, MD – apply by May 31

35-41) Washington Post

42) Weber ShandwickAssociate, Media Relations

Best wishes for a cheerful & winning weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Monday, May 9, 2022

Fired Up

Hello Monday!  We're fired up this morning & happy to bring you 61 jobs & fellowships/internships. So, have at it – and let's go Caps!

1-2) Carbon180 is recruiting for two posts – see also main career page

3-5) Fresh opportunities from Resources for the Future – see also main career page

6) Progressive communications firm Feldman Strategies is looking to hire a Communications Fellow for the Summer 2022 term – open to full- or part-time candidates – $15/hr – communications experience either in a company/organization  setting or on a political or advocacy campaign desired.

7) AmazonPolitical Programs Manager

8-12) American Enterprise Institute

13) American Jewish CommitteeAssistant Director, Political Outreach

14-20) BlueCross BlueShield Association

21-23) Bread for the World – see also main career page

24-25) Center for Economic & Policy Research

26) Charles SchwabDirector of Public Affairs & Issue Management

27-30) Corner Alliance – see also main careers page

31) Food & Water WatchCalifornia Director – Los Angeles, Ventura, or remote-based in CA

32-34) Heritage Foundation

35-39) Hill & Knowlton Strategies

40) Nemours Children’s HealthDirector, External Affairs/Government Relations – Wilmington, DE

41-43) Obama Foundation

44-47) Sierra Club

48-49) Tesla Motors

50-51) Trust for Public Land

52-55) United Nations Foundation

56-57) Visit Alexandria Meetings Support Specialist (scroll to find)

58) Washington Center for Equitable GrowthDirector of Tax Policy – $110k-$184k

59-61) Women for Women International

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Half-Sized; High Quality

A lot of great direct-submissions in today's set, plus some other good finds in today's shorter-than-usual set.

1) Garfinkel + Associates is looking for a detail-oriented Writer/Project Manager with the ability to craft compelling copy – agency background a plus – $60k-$72k

2) For What It’s Worth, a weekly newsletter that provides resources & news to help young investors align their investments with their values, is seeking a Director of Growth Marketing with experience in a newsletter subscriber acquisition and/or growth marketing – can be remote-based w/ occasional travel to their DC HQ – search managed by Chaloner

3-4) The Consumer Brands Association has let us know they’re actively recruiting for these:

5-7) Dumbarton Oaks, a research institute, museum, and historic garden in a lovely & relatively chill precinct of Georgetown, has passed along this Communications Manager role suited for aspirants with 5+ years of relevant work experience; video production skills a plus.  We also see Digital Content Editor and Publications Production Coordinator opportunities available.

8) Sharice Davids for Congress is putting out a call for a Kansas City, KS-based Communications Coordinator – past campaign and/or political experience is a plus, as is previous communications/scheduling experience – $4,000/mo. + benefits.

9-11) The News Literacy Project is in search mode for:

12) ZemiTek is seeking a Communications Specialist to support USAID – 5+ years of experience developing/implementing communication campaigns & strategies desired.

13) The States United Democracy Center is seeking a Press Secretary with strong writing skills and 3+ years of experience in communications, campaigns, news media, and/or advocacy. Can be fully remote; preference for candidates in DC or Boston, MA – $65k-$80k.

14) EdSurge is seeking a Public Relations Staffer on a contract/part-time basis – long-term role – key responsibility will be media relations as you create a strategy for making EdSurge journalism more visible & pitching their content.

15) The National Association of Development Organizations is putting out the call for a Policy & Government Relations Fellow with strong writing & communications skills – part-time – $18/hr

16) Bank of AmericaFederal Public Policy Lobbyist

17) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedia Relations Advisor – $95k-$150k – DC, Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO or San Francisco, CA – apply by May 13

18) Compressed Gas AssociationDirector of Marketing Communications – $100k-$110k

19-20) Corning

21) Genesis Healthcare Government Relations Director

22) Maryland Dept. of TransportationDirector of Media Relations – $75k-$124k – Baltimore, MD

23-24) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

25) Smithsonian Institution/Museum of African American History & CultureAssistant Director of Communications – $148k-$176k – apply by May 11; subject to early closure

26) U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsSocial Media Specialist

27-30) Wells Fargo