Thursday, June 30, 2022

How About 40 Before Your 4th?

Hello pre-Independence-Day-extended-weekend job-seekers & -browsers; we've got 40 terrific opportunities for you to dive into before your mindset starts drifting towards Monday's cookouts & fireworks.

1) The National Legal Aid Association is recruiting for a Director, Digital Communications with 7+ years of experience in communications or related field, as well as skills in email marketing, social media, SEO, analytics, and CRM tools – $85k-$89k

2) A moderate U.S. Senate Office has shared this Communications Manager opportunity suited for candidates with at least five years of newsroom, Hill or agency experience; polished writing skills are a must, of course.

3-7) Opportunities from our friends at the Economic Innovation Group – internships noted can start ASAP & run through December; $20/hr. pay grade noted

8) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking a Communications Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in writing & producing publications, journalism, PR, local, state or federal government, or a nonprofit organization – $57k-$81k

9) RESULTS, a nonprofit grassroots group focused on both U.S. & global poverty issues, is seeking an Associate Director, Communications with extensive experience in communications & media relations, with a focus on policy change – $95k-$107k – apply by July 11

10-11) We’re told that Children’s Law Center is currently recruiting for two development positions to help support their essential work on behalf of DC children & families.

12) U.S. News & World Report is seeking an Associate Editor for the credit card, loan & banking beat –  about a year of professional editing experience at a media company desired, along with strong copy editing skills facility with AP style

13-14) The Primary Care Development Corporation has passed along this New York-based Communications Intern post for the Fall 2022 term – part-time & paid position – ideal candidate is a recent graduate or an undergrad/graduate student in journalism, communications, PR, or similar field; graphic design skill preferred – some of you may be interested in this also-NYC-based Policy Manager post instead – see also main career page

15) American Association for Justice – PAC Director

16) Capital One – Communications Principal Associate, Public Affairs & Media Relations – McLean, Va; Richmond, Va; New York or Plano, TX

17) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Associate Director of Planned Giving – $85k – Annapolis, MD

18) Delta Airlines – Senior Government Affairs Analyst, Sustainability

19-22) Georgetown University

23) Kelly Government Solutions – Health & Science Communications Specialist supporting the National Institutes of Health

24-25) Mercy Ships International – Garden Valley, TX

26) Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board – Senior Media Relations Specialist – see also main career page

27) Naval Research Laboratory – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$139k – apply by July 1

28) National Peace Corps Association – Communications Manager – Seattle, WA – apply by Aug. 5

29-30) Oxfam America

31) ONE Campaign – Membership Mobilization Assistant

32-33) Operation Blessing – remote-based opportunities

34) Project Hope – Media Relations Manager – see also main career page

35) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Researcher/Policy Analyst – $50k-$70k – apply by July 11

36-38) United Nations Foundation

39) Versar – Media Relations Specialist – see also main career page

40) … and finally: training camp is still a couple months away, but your Washington Capitals are holding tryouts now, metaphorically speaking, for an Assistant Manager, Media Relations who is certain to remember us fondly with a couple seat upgrades in upcoming season, right?  One-plus year of media relations, PR, or related experience desired, preferably with a sports/entertainment organization.

Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Be safe on the 4th, and we'll see you again next week.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Paradigm, Justice, Relief & Trust

Hello Fr!day job-scourers!  This hefty set with a generous serving of great, direct-to-us submissions should hold you until we return next week (probably Wednesday).

1) The American Constitution Society is seeking a Press Secretary (pdf) with 3+ years of experience in media relations, journalism, or PR – previous work on nonprofit legal and policy issues or Capitol Hill/campaign background are plusses – $65k-$75k

2) Bipartisan lobbying firm Lot Sixteen has shared this comprehensive but cheerful call for a Communications Director – best candidates with have 2-3 years of experience in an agency doing account work, or similar stint doing in-house communications for a company, nonprofit or trade association, or a relevant Capitol Hill/political campaign background.

3-6) The First Amendment-focused Freedom Forum has let us know they are recruiting for multiple roles:

7) Communication/public affairs consulting cabal New Paradigm Strategy Group is seeking a Communications & Social Media Associate with 2-4 years of experience, sharp communication skills, digital expertise, organized & detail-oriented mindset, and sound political instincts. 

8) The American Institutes for Research is hiring for a Senior Manager for Media & News Services to help elevate AIR’s presence in industry & mainstream media in education, health, international development and other areas, and respond to current news events – 10+ years of journalism/PR experience desired.   

9-10) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has alerted us to these two fresh opportunities – see also main career page

11) Our friends at Crosscut Strategies are putting out the call for an Associate/Senior Associate (scroll to find) with 1-2 years of experience working with traditional media, writing materials for public distribution, and conducting policy & media research – familiarity with and/or interest in health care, energy, technology, financial services, and related issues preferred.

12) Silver Spring-based Tifereth Israel Synagogue is looking for a Communications & Development Specialist with at least 2 years’ digital content/marketing experience, including knowledge of Customer Management Systems , as well as design & social media skills – $45k-$50k

13-14) British Embassy

15) Charles Koch Foundation – Senior Development Writer

16-22) C-SPAN

23-25) Exelon

26) Georgetown University – Senior Development Associate, Institutional Partnerships

27-28) House of Representatives

29) International Justice Mission – Senior Coordinator, Digital Strategy – interim role; July-Oct. 2022 – see also main career page

30) International Rescue Committee – Fundraising Copywriter – DC, New York, or Glendale, CA – see also main career page

31) Islamic Relief USA – Communications Specialist, Publications & Reports – Proficiency in written Arabic, Urdu, and/or Farsi preferred

33) Lutheran World Relief – Digital Marketing Manager, Institutional Donor Marketing – DC or Baltimore, MD

34-36) Mercy Corps – DC or Portland, OR – see also main career page

37) Microsoft – Government Affairs Manager

38-39) National Cherry Blossom Festival (scroll to find)

40) PATH – Communications Officer supporting the Digital Square program – can be based in any PATH location, which includes DC – see also main career page

41) Trust for the National Mall – Interns – paid positions

42-50) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

51-53) U.S. Institute for Peace

54) Zimmer Biomet – Vice President, Product Communications – $259k-$347k – remote-based

Best wishes for a restorative and terriffic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The Longest Day

Today's summer solstice puts us in mind of this star-rich D-Day film (Fabian, even!) and the Del Fuegos' sharp debut LP.  Enjoy the day and the jobs!

1) Alliance of Community Health Plans has passed along this Director/Managing Director of Communications role suited for candidates with 8+ years of related experience & demonstrated success in developing & executing communication programs, preferably in the health care, policy or advocacy space.

2-3) The Pan American Development Foundation is soliciting propoals from capable pros to help showcase their 60th anniversary campaign – see also main procurement opportunities page

4) Access Now – U.S. Campaigner – $69k-$90k – DC or New York – see also main career page

5) Adventist Healthcare – Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator

6-8) American Hospital Association

9) Applied Memetics – Proposal Writer, Government/Public Health – remote-based; 1099 status

10) BerlinRosen – Political Copywriter – temporary position; mid-July through late-Oct. 2022 – DC or New York – see also main career page

11) Brookings Institution – Executive Assistant supporting the Brookings Metro program

12) Evidence Action – Associate Director, Communications – see also main career page

13) Fairfax County Park Authority – Marketing & Communications Director – $81k-$135k – apply by July 15

14) FHI 360 – Policy Advocacy & Communications Advisor – see also main career page

15-16) George Mason University

17) Global Impact – Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships – $65k-$75k

18-19) Hilton Hotels

20-21) Innovations for Poverty Action

22-30) Leidos – Secret/Public Trust clearances required for many of these:

31) National Association of Attorneys General – Counsel for Tobacco & Public Health – JD required

32-33) National Consumers League (scroll to find)

34-36) POLITICO

37-41) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Open Season

Hello Thursday and hello U.S. Open CXXII.  We're rooting for a local favorite, steady-putting Denny McCarthy.

1) Global Wave Digital is recruiting for a Digital Creative Content Designer to support their work taking on tobacco & oil interests and advancing sexual reproductive health, epidemic preparedness, and human rights – 465k-$85k – seeking candidates with 3+ years’ experience in developing creative digital content for advocacy campaigns, with emphasis on design and concept development for social media platforms

2-7) Climate Power has passed along these fresh opportunities – see also main career page and about us section

8-10) American Enterprise Institute

11-13) American University

14-15) American Property Casualty Insurance Association

16) Berkshire Hathaway Energy – Director, Government Relations – $110k-$129k

17-18) British Embassy

19) Campaign Finance Solutions Group – Senior PAC Specialist – $75k-$90k

21) Clinton Foundation – Government Relations Associate – temporary post though Sept. 2022 – New York

21) College Board – Director, External Communications – remote-based

22) Compassion International – Global Marketing Communications Specialist – $51k-$64k – remote-based

23) CORE Group – Knowledge & Communications Manager (pdf) supporting USAID’s Agency for All project – $65k-$75k – see also main career page

24-25) Customer Value Partners

26) DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency –Public Affairs Specialist – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by June 20; subject to early closure

27-30) Doctors Without Borders

31) Engender Health – Director, Philanthropy – $160k-$170k – specific U.S. location not specified, but their U.S. HQ is in DC

32) Federal Trade Commission – Writer-Editor/Speechwriter – $106k-$138k – apply by June 27

33-34) Foundation for Defense of Democracies – see also main career page

35-36) General Dynamics IT – Secret clearances required

37) Land O’Lakes, Inc. – Senior Manager of Government/Federal & Industry Relations

38-39) Lupus Foundation

40) National LGBTQ Task Force – Major Gifts Officer

41) Occupational Safety & Health Administration – Social Media Specialist – $47k-$74k – location negotiable – apply by June 27

42-43) Pew Research Center

44-46) Prometheus Federal Services – see also main career page

47-48) RAINN

49) Union of Concerned Scientists – Western States Policy Manager – $90k-$101k – Oakland or Sacramento, CA

50-58) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Best wishes for a super-great Thursday-into-weekend run and a happy Father's Day from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

Monday, June 13, 2022

57 for your Monday

Welcome back to your job seek week!

1) The Foundation for Government Accountability is recruiting for a Federal Affairs Director with 8+ years’ related experience in working on or with Capitol Hill and/or an executive agency along with strong commitment to free market principles – search managed by Talent Market

2) Alexandria City Public Schools – Media Relations Specialist – $67k-$82k

3-5) American Forest Foundation (scroll to find)

6-8) American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page

9-11) American Progress

12) American Society of Civil Engineers – Media Relations Manager – apply by July 10

13-16) CARE USA

17) Catholic Diocese of Washington – Admin Assistant, Office of Communications

18) Catholic Relief Services – Communication & Knowledge Management Advisor – see also main career page

19) Center for Civilians in Conflict – Senior Major Giving Consultant – RFP

20-21) Center for Strategic & International Studies

22) ChildFund International – Director, Philanthropy & Corporate Partnering – see also main career page

23-29) Council on Foreign Relations

30-31) Georgetown University

32-35) George Washington University

36) Home Builders Institute – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – see also main career page

37) International Fresh Produce Association – Communications & Public Relations Manager – $68k-$72k

38) Marriott International – Vice President, Associate Communications & Engagement – internal communications focus

39) Mystery employer – Digital Marketing & Fundraising Manager – 4-month term – search managed by Cella

40-45) Northrop Grumman

46) SANS Institute – Director, Brand & Communications

47) US-ASEAN Business Council – Special Assistant to the President & CEO – responsibilities include communications-related actvities

48) Win Without War – Senior Communications Associate/Communications Manager – WWW anticipates closing applications on July 6

49-57) … and finally, new opportunities with our lately beleaguered pals at the Washington Post since our June 3 set:

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Agency, Institute, League & Chamber

1) Evidence Action is hiring an Associate Director of Communications to help showcase their globe-spanning work with evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty for hundreds of millions of people – 10+ years of experience in communications desired, as well as digital communications & media savvy.

2-5) The National Association of Manufacturers is actively recruiting for these posts:

6) ACLU – Communications Strategist, Criminal Justice – DC or New York

7-8) Action Against Hunger – New York

9) Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Senior Director of Marketing & Communication – see also main career page – apply by June 14

10-11) American Enterprise Institute

12-13) American Rivers

14) Association of American Medical Colleges – Digital Content Specialist

15-16) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – DC or Seattle, WA

17) Center for Global Development – Press Secretary – $63k – see also main career page

18-19) Children’s Inn at NIH (scroll to find – descriptions were initially hard to see for us after clickin on individual positions; keep at it)

20) Coast Guard – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – apply by June 21

21-25) Conservation International

26-29) Coptic Orphans – Arabic language skills preferred for all of these

30) Dell Technologies – Political Operations Manager

31-33) George Mason University

34) League of Conservation Voters – Senior Vice President of Development – $180k-$250k – search managed by Thinking Ahead

35) Library of Congress/Congressional Research Service – Public Affairs Coordinator – $61k-$80k – apply by June 16

36-37) M+R – DC, New York, Boston, MA or Oakland, CA

38-39) National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

40-42) POLITICO

43) Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$138k – apply by June 14; subject to early closure

44) Theological Horizons – Engagement & Communications Manager – Charlottesville, Va.

45) Truth Initiative – Research Associate

46) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager/Senior Manager, International IP Policy

47) U.S. Postal Service – Communications Analyst – $89k-$138k – apply by June 10; subject to early closure

48-50) Volkswagen Group of America

51-52) …and finally: we’re only glancingly familiar with Static Media's elecletic constellation of online brands – but it looks like millions of other folks find them essential.  More importantly for your interests, they have multiple content development & writer roles (scroll to find) that can be performed wherever you are, plus one fixed-location gig: this Social Media Specialist in Indianapolis, IN with a Wednesday-thru-Sunday workweek.

We'll be back (or at least plan to be back) with a new set on Monday, so best wishes for a great rest-of-week + weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Friday, June 3, 2022

Into Your Weekend

Hello Fr!day job-scrutinizers! We hope one (or more) of these are worthy of your well-crafted cover letter & sparkling CV.

1) Our old friends at CLS Strategies have a new name: Vision 360 Partners – and they’ve passed along this new call for a self-starting Managing Associate – 4-6 years of related experience preferred, working on Capitol Hill, for political campaigns, in-house, or an agency, association, or in journalism.

2) The American Optometric Association is seeking a Senior Communications Associate with at least 3-5 years’ experience in corporate or association communications and the ability to craft press releases, speeches, and other materials – search managed by Chaloner

3-7) Georgetown University is actively recruiting for this Director of Communications post supporting the Institute of Politics & Public Service – 3-5 years of experience in political communications, advocacy communications, or media; digital communications savvy a must – other recent Georgetown offerings include:

8) The Brookings Institution is recruiting for a Media Relations Assistant with at least one year of related experience, including internship, campaign, or volunteer work; demonstrated interest in Congress and the news media strongly preferred.

9) Johns Hopkins University has shared this Strategic Communications Manager role supporting their International Vaccine Access Center – seeking candidates with 5+ years’ experience in communications on behalf of an organization or research center, or in international public health, or similar background – Baltimore, MD

10) Accountable.US – Director of Government Affairs – $140k

11) Alliance for Aging Research – Vice President of Communications

12) Alliance for Health Policy – Vice President of Marketing & Development – June 12 described as priority deadline

13-15) American Battlefield Trust (scroll to find)

16) Annie E. Casey Foundation – Senior Digital Communications Associate – see also main career page

17-18) Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health – see also main career page

19-20) British Embassy – New York

21-22) Humane Society of the U.S. – see also main career page

23) KABOOM! – Communications Specialist

24) Maryland National-Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Planning Department – Publications Specialist – $47k-$84k – apply by June 13

25-26) Mystery employers – searches managed by Robert Half

27) National Motor Freight Traffic Association – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – search managed by Sterling Martin Associates

28) National Park Foundation – Director, Media & Public Relations – see also main career page

29) ONE Campaign – Communications & Media Manager to the CEO

30) Phillips Collection – Media Relations Manager – $50k-$55k – see also main career page

31-32) Resistance Communications – part-time, remote-based positions

33-35) Sarcoma Foundation

36-41) Washington Post

We note tomorrow's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ fest in Centreville, DC's Metropolitan Beer Trail, and Sierra Nevada's Dankful for your weekend consideration – and your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource hopes it's a lovely one whatever you get into or stay out of.