Monday, August 29, 2022

[insert traditional "where has summer gone?" lament here]

We love the Fall, but we're always a bit distressed to see August drifting away.  Recuperate rapidly, Jess.

1) IntelliBridge is recruiting for a part-time Communications Specialist/Writer to craft science news content about the NASA Earth Science Applied Sciences program – 3+ years science communications experience desired.

2) Eyewitness Palestine seeks a Communications & Fundraising Coordinator with 2-5 years of relevant fundraising, communications & marketing experience – $45k-$50k – apply by Sept. 18

3) Political reform group Unify America is seeking a Director of Software Engineering with 5+ years experience as a developer with at least 2 years running engineering dev teams, as well as advanced skills in software architecture & web application development, preferably Django/Python, modern Javascript frameworks & video applications – remote-based

4) Tech watchdog journalism group The Markup seeks an Editor for 6-month term – $70k for the 6 months – strong track recording of publishing journalism that holds institutions accountable on behalf of the public desired – remote-based – review of applications starts Aug. 30, final deadline Sept. 12

5-7) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

8) American Payroll Association – Assistant Manager of Government Relations

9) American Political Science Association – Program Assistant supporting the Centennial Center – part-time

10) Arlington Education Association – Admin Assistant – part-time – $20-$30/hr

11-14) Brookings Institution

15-18) Cancer Support Community

19) Capitol Riverfront BID – Communications Coordinator

20-26) College of William & Mary – Williamsburg, Va.

26-27) Congressional Budget Office

28) Cornerstone Research – Director, Marketing Communications

29) Customer Value Partners – Communications Specialist supporting their Dept. of Veterans Affairs client

30-33) DGC Communications – remote-based

34) Digital Promise – Senior Communications Manager – $90k-$100k

35-38) Freedom House

39) Heritage Foundation – Graphic Designer

40) KPMG – Senior Associate, Corporate Communications – DC or McLean, Va. & 8 other major cities

41) MITRE – Communications Writer supporting the Center for Securing the Homeland

42) Montgomery Parks/Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission – Marketing & Public Affairs Manager – $61k-$112k – apply by Sept. 3

43) National Gallery of Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$116k – apply by Sept. 9

44) Partnership for Public Service – Social Media Manager – $70k-$95k

45) Prime Therapeutics – Public Relations Manager – $71k-$107k – remote-based

46) Quorum – Senior Content Marketing Manager – $94k-$115k

47) Secret Service – Writer/Editor – $126k-$164k – apply Aug. 31

48-54) United Nations Association

55-57) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

58-59) World Resources Institute

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Your Tuesday Set

1-2) Fresh opportunities from New America:

3-4) The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition has let us know they are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

5-6) 340B Health

7) Aflac – Federal Relations Assistant

8) Air Line Pilots Association – Mass Media Relations Specialist

9) American Academy of Family Physicians – Manager, Legislative Affairs

10-11) AstraZeneca

12) Center for Climate and Energy Solutions – Press Secretary – $65k-$85k

13) Children’s National Hospital – Marketing Communications Project Lead

14-16) Conservation International

17) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – State Policy Specialist

18) Energy Futures Initiative – Communications Associate – $60k-$70k – see also main career page

19) Federal Transit Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$138k – apply by Sept. 2

20-23) FleishmanHillard

24-26) Interdependence Public Relations

27-30) George Mason University

31-34) Georgetown University

35-36) Kennedy Krieger Institute – Baltimore, MD

37) KPMG – Associate, Federal Strategic Communications – Secret clearance required

38) Meta – Public Affairs Manager – DC, New York, San Francisco or Menlo Park, CA

39) Met Life – Assistant Vice President, Global Government Relations – environment, social & governance issues focus

40) Mystery major membership-based organization – Social Media Strategist – 6-month term – $48/hr – position will develop and execute social content strategy with a focus on the African American community – search managed by RJM Technologies

41-45) National Journal

46) Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Government Affairs Coordinator (scroll to find)

47-48) Volkswagen Group of America

49-51) Women for Women International

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Coalition, Institution, Administration & System

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! We hope one or more of these merits your resume & well-crafted cover letter.

1) Credence Management Solutions is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the USAID Bureau for Global Health – relevant communications skills & previous experience with an organization or entity working in the international development or foreign policy space desired

2-3) Collaborative Communications Group is seeking a Senior Associate, Engagement Services (scroll to find) with 5+ years of communications & PR experience including work in digital strategy & implementation, content marketing, and the development of communications campaigns – $90k-$110k – Events Associate role also noted

4-7) Our friends at the DC Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs are looking to fill the following positions in anticipation of transitioning into the District’s newest agencies, the Department of Buildings and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, written and oral communication & problem solving deemed critical:

8) The National Public Pension Coalition is seeking an Executive Director with substantial management experience, thorough knowledge of current state electoral practices & state legislative cycles, and the ability to lead national programs through state campaigns amidst divergent local interests – $105k-$130k – remote-based w/ significant travel.

9-12) Fedwriters has let us know they are recruiting for these roles supporting their PBGC client – see also main career page

13) Garfinkel + Associates is seeking a Writer/Project Manager with compelling storytelling skills & the ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics – $64k-$75k – remote-based; open to candidates anywhere in U.S. as well as part-time engagements.

14) Schmidt Public Affairs has passed along a part-time Public Affairs Apprenticeship post suited for candidates with exceptional writing & editing skills and an interest in healthcare advocacy – 3-6 month term

15) Feldman Strategies is seeking a Communications Fellow for the Fall 2022 term – full- or part-time – $16/hr – previous relevant work/intern communications experience desired; political/campaign background a plus

16) AICPA & CIMA – Lead Specialist, State Society Affairs

17) American Humane – Director of Communications

18-20) Brookings Institution

21-22) Crowell Moring

23) Federal Aviation Administration – Communications Specialist – $75k-$115k – apply by Aug. 26

24-27) FOX News

28-31) George Washington University

32) Lake Forest Church – Content & Communications Strategist – Denver, NC

33) Lumina Corps – Health Communications Associate – see also main career page

34-35) Nature Conservancy

36-39) Obama Foundation

40) Rare – Outreach Associate supporting the Center for Behavior & the Environment

41) Raytheon – Director, International Government Relations

42-43) Sabin Vaccine Institute – see also main career page

44-47) University of Maryland Medical System

Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; perhaps a free concert w/ Telecaster legend Bill Kirchen can enliven your Saturday.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Keeping On

1) The American Council on Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Campaign Manager (scroll to find) to support the Macro Grid Initiative – $110k-$125k – 5-7 years’ experience in advocacy, communications, political campaign, or organizing sought, as well as knowledge of knowledge of transmission and renewable energy integration issues.

2) Edelman PR is looking to bring aboard a Senior Account Exec to support their international public affairs work – 3+ years track record of success in a communications function & always-positive mindset desired.

3) Everytown for Gun Safety is recruiting for a Communications Associate with at least one year of relevant experience & top-notch writing skills – $58k – DC or New York

4-5) Opportunities from the American Association of University Professors (scroll to find):

6) CCI Health Services is in search mode for a Creative Services Director with 5+ years of experience in graphic design; nonprofit background a plus – $65k-$78k

7) Maryland human services & workforce development group Humanim is seeking a Manager, Marketing (scroll down to find) with 4+ years of experience that demonstrate your capabilities develop & execute targeted, creative marketing & digital advertising campaigns – $60k-$68k – Columbia, MD

8) Friends of the Columbia Gorge is seeking a Conservation Director to lead policy & advocacy efforts to preserve this spectacular region – $78k-$85k – 7+ years of conservation-related or other advocacy experience desired – Portland, OR or near Gorge area – apply by Sept. 7

9) The Office of Gov. John Carney passed along this call for a Policy Aide to provide support on a range of activities – Delaware-based; we’re guessing Dover

10-13) American Enterprise Institute – fundraising-related searches managed Talent Market

14-15) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

16-20) American University

21) Biotechnology Innovation Organization – State Government Affairs Director, Eastern Region

22) Communications Workers of America – Strategic Research Associate for Telecommunications Policy – $68k-$118k

23) Embassy of Canada – Immigration Program Assistant – $60k – apply by Aug. 19

24-26) Fannie Mae

27-30) Georgetown University

31) Holtec International – Corporate Director of Government Relations

32-35) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

36) In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda – Communications Associate (pdf) – $60k-$68k – see also LinkedIn listing

37) League of Conservation Voters – Government Affairs Representative, Healthy Communities – $63k-$77k – apply by Aug. 28

38) McKissack & McKissack – Public Relations & Marketing Team Coordinator

39) Mystery law firm – Media Relations Specialist – search managed by Fawkes IDM

40) National Association of Independent Schools – Meetings & Events Coordinator

41-42) National Defense Industrial Association

43) Outcome – Communications Associate

44-45) Patient Access Network Foundation

46) USAging – Communications Assistant – apply by Aug. 19

47-49) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

50) ... and finally: the event-planning role of a lifetime awaits you as Social Secretary to Her Majesty’s Ambassador at the British Embassy – $85k – we’re getting our formal wear cleaned & pressed in anticipation of your generous invites – apply by Aug. 28

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Dog Days

The dog days of summer bow out soon; we had forgotten how early they kick off in July. Enjoy your early August Tuesday and the jobs.

1) Garfinkel + Associates are seeking a Writer/Project Manager with compelling storytelling skills & the ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics – $64k-$75k – remote-based; open to candidates anywhere in U.S. as well as part-time engagements.

1-2) The American Occupational Therapy Association has let us know they are actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

3) Emerge Texas is looking for a new Executive Director to help their work recruit, train and inspire Democratic women to pursue public office – 5+ years relevant experience required, with at least 3 of those years involving Texas politics; passion for women’s political leadership & proven fundraising chops also desired – $70k – location flexible within TX

4) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Assistant to the Office of the COO – strategic-thinking & take-imitative mindset plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience desired

5-7) American Oversight

8-9) America Votes

10-12) Arlington County

13) CoStar Group – Content Marketing Specialst supporting Homesnap

14-17) Capitol Hill

18) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Policy Analyst/Public Engagement & Community Liaison – $97k-$170k – apply by Aug. 22

19) Dept. of Interior/U.S. Geological Survey – Public Affairs Specialist – $66k-$126k – Reston, Va; Laurel, MD; Falmouth, MA; Troy, NY; Lakewood, CO or remote-based – apply by Aug. 18; subject to early closure

20-21) Enterprise Community Partners

22-28) George Mason University

29-30) Howard University

31-47) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as noted – these are all fairly recently posted:

48) National Gallery of Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$116k – apply by Aug. 12

49) National Science Foundation – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$164k – apply today, Aug. 9

50-52) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

53) State Department – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Aug. 10

54-57) Urban Institute

58) U.S. Navy Installations Command – Digital Media Specialist – $85k-$100k – remote-based – apply by Aug. 14

59-66) Washington Post

67-69) World Resources Institute

Thursday, August 4, 2022

We Miss 19 & 22 Already

1) Vanguard Communications is recruiting for Senior Account Exec with experience developing communications materials, including web content outreach products, social media content & print materials, as well as a background in public campaigns & materials for underserved populations; familiarity with Medicaid a plus – $65k-$80k – see also main career page

2) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Fairfax-based Communications Manager with significant public information experience, along with facility with social media channels & previous spokesperson work; transportation or public safety background a plus – $106k-$124k – apply by Aug. 15

3) Bicoastal government relations firm Vectis seeks a Director of Federal Advocacy with 5-7 years of relevant congressional, agency, or private sector government affairs experience, as well as strong writing chops – $100k-$135k

4) SOS Children’s Villages USA is seeking a Social Media Engagement Manager with 3-5 years’ experience along with strong writing skills, previous management of an organization’s social media accounts, and basic graphic design and video editing skills – position is fully remote, and we’re also told that flexible hours & even unlimited PTO (if you’re crushing your performance marks, we assume) are part of the bargain – see also main career page

5-6) Opportunities with the Office of the Baltimore County Executive in Towson, MD:

7) The University of Maryland, Baltimore has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Media Public Relations Specialist (or Senior-grade) role – 2+ years of related communications, marketing, media, public or client relations experience desired - mid-$60k to mid-$70k – Baltimore, MD

8) The Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) campaign is seeking an Operations Director for a voter outreach and GOTV canvass on a full-time basis through November 2022 – 3+ years experience in campaign operations or a similar fast-paced setting such as the restaurant industry desired, as well as a proven track record of building trust and supporting diverse staff across multiple locations – Hartford, CT – search managed by Grossman Solutions

9) The New Center aims to establish the ideas and the community to create an effective political center in the U.S. – and you can join that effort as a Fall 2022 Policy Research Intern – open to current undergrads with strong research &  writing skills & experience in public policy and/or politics – DC-based or remote.

10) ACLU of Virginia – Digital Communications Manager – $53k-$69k – Richmond, Va.

11-12) AdvaMed – see also main career page

13-15) American Association for Justice – see also main career page

16) American Bankers Association – PR Coordinator

17-18) American Cleaning Institute

19-20) British Embassy

21) Bowie State University – Associate Director of Marketing & Communications – Bowie, MD – apply by Sept. 1

22) Capital One – PAC Administrator

23) Dominion Energy – External Affairs Representative

25-29) Heritage Foundation

30) Mid-Atlantic Make a Wish Foundation – Director of Development/Major Gifts

31-34) Monumental Sports & Entertainment

35) Mystery employer – Graphic Designer – $55k-$60k – Laurel, MD – search managed by the Midtown Group

36-37) National LGBTQ Task Force

38-39) National Partnership for Women & Families

40-42) National Public Radio

43-45) POLITICO

50) S&P Global – Communications Manager – DC, New York, Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

51) Tax Executives Institute – Manager of Marketing & Communications

52-53) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

54) Washington Examiner – Public Relations Manager (scroll to find)

Best wishes for a winning weekend to the terrific Josh Bell and the incandescent Juan Soto, Nats enthusiasts, and all the rest of you fine folks from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Here We Go Again

We flaked last week & now we're back.  Lots of great direct-to-us submissions to atone (at least as we see it) for our absence.

1) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Director, Communications & Standards Adoption with 10+ years’ experience along with strong communications, organizational & project management capabilities.

2-3) Digital advocacy group Global Digital Wave has let us know they are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

5) Political reform stalwart Issue One seeks Communications Director with 5+ years of experience in communications, journalism or digital/print media, along with a background leading high-performing teams – $100k-$120k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5-6) Mission-driven communications firm Hattaway Communications has just passed these along:

7) The American Gas Association is seeking a Membership Specialist with experience in administrative & meeting support, strong communication skills, and pervious work in a membership environment with database management – Capitol Hill/Union Station-proximate location.

8-11) Earthjustice has let us know about three new communications posts & a paralegal opportunity:

12) United Philanthropy Forum is seeking a Senior Communications Manager with experience developing & executing effective communications strategies, and working with a broad range of communications tools and channels – $85k-$95k – will consider remote candidates – apply by Aug. 15

13-15) Everytown for Gun Safety has shared these opportunities to join their advocacy for gun violence prevention:

16) Per a just-seen comment, we learn that the World Justice Project is looking to bring on a Director of Media & Content Strategy with at least 5 years’ experience in journalism or media relations & a proven track record of collegial working and coordinating across teams, cultures, language & time zones.

17-18) The office of Delaware Governor John Carney is recruiting for two Dover, DE-based posts (scroll to find):

19) American College of Cardiology – PAC & Grassroots Analyst

20-23) American Enterprise Institute

24-25) Center for Strategic & International Studies

26-30) Georgetown University

31) Goucher College – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

32) HDR – Strategic Communications Coordinator – Las Vegas, NV

33-34) ICF International

35-37) Jobs with Justice (scroll to find)

38) Marriott International – Director, Media Relations

39) Mystery top-ranking global law firm – PR/Media Strategist – to $175k – search managed by Noor Staffing Group

40-44) United Nations Foundation