Monday, October 31, 2022

Reportedly Awesome

OK, we're back.  Best wishes for an treat-rich & trick-minimal Halloween Monday!

1) While the listing for this Social Media Specialist role with Unify America specifies a Chicago work location, we’ve been assured this can be a remote-from-anywhere position – at least 1-2 years of social media content creation & cross-platform management required, along with facility editing videos for social media required.

2-3) Beyond Petrochemicals, a recently launched enterprise backed by the Resources Legacy Fund is staffing up – searches managed by Grossman Solutions

4) The American Academy of PAs is seeking a Director, State Advocacy & Outreach with 5+ years of related experience in lobbying & grassroots advocacy as well as knowledge of health care issues.

5-6) Cabon180 is seeking new recruits to help advance their work in the carbon removal/reversal space – see also main career page:

7-8) DC-based PR cabal kglobal has passed along pair of Spring 2023 (early Jan. start date) Intern posts:

9) American Association of Pharmaceutical ScientistsCommunications Manager

10) American Society of AnesthesiologistsAssociate Director of Congressional & Political Affairs

11) BechtelCommunications Lead

12-15) British Embassy

16-17) Bristol Myers Squibb

18-19) CARE

20) Congressional Budget OfficeCommunications Associate/Intern – starting Jan. 2023 – $21-$28/hr – apply by Nov. 13

21) CareFirst BlueCross/BlueShieldSenior Legislative Coordinator

22) Dept. of the InteriorPublic Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Nov. 7

23) Human Rights CampaignPublic Policy Advocate (scroll to find)

24) Mystery (and reportedly awesome) drone manufacturerManager for U.S. Government Relations – search managed by Vitamin T

25) Nestlé USACorporate Affairs Manager, Nutrition & Food Policy

26) Patent & Trademark OfficePublic Affairs Specialist – $61k-$97k- apply by Nov. 9

27) PIRG Consumer Watchdog Associate – $30k-$33k – DC, Boston, or Chicago

28-30) PLUS Communications

31) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & HamptonCommunications Specialist – DC, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, or multiple CA locations

32) Strategies 360 Director/Vice President, Public Affairs – $90k-$150k – Seattle, WA

33-34) United Health Group

35-36) Wounded Warrior Project – can work from DC or other several other locations for both of these:

37) World Economic ForumHead of Media Relations – New York

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Jobs? We got 'em!

10/27 update - we plan to publish again on 10/31. Just been busy & then was off on a work trip.  See you Monday!

1) The Groundwork Collaborative is seeking a Director to oversee the creation & launch of a new Economic Speakers Bureau – experience running a communications operation, strong management skills & proven ability in hiring/building a team are among desired attributes – familiar with the progressive economic policymaking & existing relationships w/ media bookers a plus – $130k

2) Mighty Earth has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Media & Digital Manager role suited for applicants with 5+ years of experience in media relations & communications strategy & a U.S. and global environmental, climate, energy issues, and social justice issues – foreign language skills a plus – $76k-$95k – DC or London, UK

3-5) Curley Company has passed along these opportunities to join in their strategic communications & advocacy work – see also main career page

6) The Organic Trade Association is seeking a Senior Director of Government Affairs (scroll to find) with 5+ years of related work experience, including at least two as Legislative Aide in the House or Senate.

7-8) Anthology

9) Democracy FundCommunications Associate

10-12) Dept. of Commerce/Economic Development Administration

13) Dept. of JusticeCongressional & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Oct. 25

14-16) Fairfax County

17) Howard UniversityMedia Coordinator

18) Innovation & Value Initiative FoundationCommunications Manager

19) Internal Revenue ServicePublic Affairs Specialist/Communications & Liaison – $94k-$141k – apply by Oct. 21

20) LeidosMedia Relations Manager – $81k-$170k

21-22) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

23-27) National Governors Association – see also main career page

28) Oxfam AmericaSenior Policy Advisor, Climate Justice – $71k-$106k – DC or other Mid-Atlantic/New England location

29-31) Porter Novelli

32-34) Refugees International

35-38) Stand Together

39) StantechSenior PR Specialist

40) State Dept.Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $126k-$164k – apply by Oct. 19

41) U.S. Chamber of CommerceDirector of Communications

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Let's Get Started

Hello Wednesday and hello Capitals 2022-23 season opener! Yes, we're excited.

1) The American Medical Group Association is recruiting for a Senior Manager, National Health Campaigns with 5+ years of work experience, a track record of managing communications or projects for a healthcare organization, government agency, pharmaceutical company, or PR firm, and ability to write effectively for a variety of audiences across different channels 

2-3) Here’s a pair of opportunities submitted via Friday's comments:

4-9) American University

10) Arizona State UniversitySenior Director, Foreign Policy/Global Human Rights & Democracy supporting the McCain Institute – DC-based – apply by Oct. 21

11) Children’s Defense FundDirector of Federal Policy – see also main career page

12) Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Safety & Environmental EnforcementLegislative Specialist – $89k-$138k – apply by Oct. 18; subject to early closure

13) First BookMarketing & Communications Director – see also main career page

14-17) Georgetown University

18) Humane LeagueSenior Manager of Public Policy Campaigns – $87k-$94k – remote-based

19-29) ICF International

30) International Liquid Terminals AssociationDirector of Government Affairs

31) League of Conservation VotersMajor Gifts Coordinator – $55k-$65k – apply by Oct. 23

32) Lupus FoundationDirector, Public Policy – see also main career page

33) Mass MutualGovernment Relations Consultant

34) Mystery Alexandria-based nonprofit Communications & Marketing Coordinator – temporary post – $22-$26/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

35) Mystery employerGovernment Affairs Analyst (search using keyword 22-101532 – 6+ month term – search managed by eTeam

36-37) Mystery law firm – DC or New York – searches managed by R & W Group

38) National Apartment AssociationSenior Manager, Public Policy

39) National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$138k – apply by Nov. 5

40-42) Novartis

43) Palladian PartnersSenior Communications Associate

44) Patent & Trademark OfficePublic Affairs Specialist – $61k-$80k – apply by Oct. 19

45) Railroad Retirement Board Legislative Affairs Specialist – $50k-$65k – apply by Oct. 14

46-47) RV Industry Association

48) Stringfellow Management GroupMarketing & Communications Coordinator – $50k range – predominantly remote-based

49) U.S. Postal ServiceSenior Social Media Strategist – $100k-$116k – apply by Oct. 18

50-52) ZERO TO THREE

That's it for this week; so best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.  Here's a few out-of-town fests we found on tap:

Friday, October 7, 2022

Will You Answer the Call to the Bullpen?

Hello Fr!day job-searchers! Good luck w/ the hunt & enjoy the fine Fall weather at last.

1) Here’s an opportunity to join the international landmine-removal stalwart HALO Trust as a Government Affairs Associate – $55k-$60k – preference for candidates with prior experience related to international affairs, grant management, office management, or client or constituent services.

2) The Public Religion Research Institute is recruiting for a Senior Communications Associate with 5+ years of full-time experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing/strategic communications to manage a team of two plus a full-service strategic comms agency – check back in mid-Oct. for details on Spring 2023 Intern (scroll down) opportunities

3-4) Two new roles available with the National Audubon Society – searches managed by Grossman Solutions

5) ... and following on that, Grossman Solutions is recruiting a Director of Operations for themselves – 7+ years experience demonstrating to keep finance, HR & operations functions rolling along effectively sought.

6-7) We just happened upon these Washington Metro Area Transit Authority opportunities sporting a closing today, Oct. 7 application deadline, so we’ve bumped them up near the top of the list:

8) AmentumSenior Director, Government Relations

9-11) American Civil Liberties Union

12-15) American Hotel & Lodging Association

16) AmazonPR Manager, Amazon Ads

17) American Trucking AssociationsCommunications Manager – see also main career page

18) Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceDirector of Organizing

19) British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $72k – apply by Oct. 18

20-21) Council on Foreign Relations

22-23) Customer Value Partners

24) Defenders of WildlifeSenior Government Relations Representative – $70k-$78k

25-26) Farm Credit Council

27-28) Freddie Mac

29-30) Mortgage Bankers Association

31) National Grain and Feed AssociationVice President of Government & Public Affairs

32) National Park FoundationSenior Manager, Board & Council Relations – see also main career page

33) U.S. Chamber of CommerceCoordinator, Cyber/Space & National Security Policy

34-36) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

37-38) US Pharmacopeia

39-40) Whiteboard Advisors – ass also main career page

41-43) Women for Women International

44) World Food Program USAManager of Digital Advertising & Marketing – $85k-$88k – location flexible; DC area preferred

45) World Resources InstituteSenior Legislative Engagement Manager

46) World Wildlife FundSenior Admin Assistant, Media & External Affairs

47) … and finally: your Washington Nationals are already thinking ahead to 2023 with this call for a part-time Bullpen Cart Driver – must be able to work at least 50% of Nats home games.

Best wishes for a stellar weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.  Here's a selection of festival season happenings to further fuel your fun:

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The Job You Want, the Job You Need, the Job You Deserve ...

... or even the job that needs you; maybe it's one of these. Happy searching!

1-5) Earth Justice has passed along a couple of fresh opportunities to help our planet & ecosystems lawyer up, so to speak – see also main career page

5) Air Line Pilots Association, International Communications Specialist

6) American Association of Airport ExecutivesFederal Affairs Coordinator – see also main careers page

7-10) American Forests

11) American Physical Therapy AssociationCommunications & Marketing Manager [link corrected] supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

12) American Society of Clinical OncologyCongressional Affairs Specialist

13-15) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State (scroll to find)

16) Anheuser-BuschSenior Communications Manager – $120k-$127k – New York

17-23) Booz Allen Hamilton – secret clearance or ability to obtain clearance required in most cases

24) (c) Management, Inc. Marketing Coordinator supporting the Oncology State Societies at ACCC

25-29) Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – see also main career page

30-32) Consumer Federation of America (scroll to find)

33) Conway StrategicCommunications Director – $100k-$115k – see also main career page

34-36) Friends Committee on National Legislation – Quaker public interest advocacy group – see also main career page

37) Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsCommunications Specialist – see also main career page

38-41) KPMG

42) Make-A-Wish Mid-AtlanticDirector of Giving & Engagement

43) Mystery Silver Spring-based employerCommunications Specialist – $24-$28/hr – search managed by Randstad

44-47) National Federation of Independent Business

48) Perkins EastmanGraphic Designer – design/architecture firm – see also main career page

49-51) Plastics Industry Association (scroll to find)

52-53) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

54) Safe State AllianceGovernment Relations Manager – $70k-$80k – remote-based; preferably in DC area

55) St. Andrew's Episcopal SchoolAssistant Director, Lions Fund

58-60) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.