Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Bubbling Over

Welcome back to your abbreviated job-seek week. This will probably be the last set for 2022, but we will update this with any direct submissions.

1-2) Join a fast-moving, progressive communications team that is working with labor unions, voting rights organizations, health care advocacy groups, gender & sexuality equity groups, and other progressive & political organizations. As a boutique firm, Feldman Strategies prides itself on a hands-on approach that puts a focus on the success & results of their clients – and they’ve asked us to share these: (scroll to find):

3) The American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a Program Manager, Digital Communications (pdf) with 1-3 year’s relevant experience; background in healthcare and facility with applications such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite & WordPress a plus – see also main career page

4) Verified Voting is seeking a part-time Digital Communications Associate (pdf) with demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, website, design, or comparable field, as well as proven graphic design expertise – $32k-$37k – see also main career page

5) World Wildlife FederationCommunications Manager – 8+ years of experience in working with the media, working with senior executives, engaging in public relations, journalism, or marketing communications required, as well as knowledge of environmental issues, conservation, and/or sustainability.

6) AC Disaster ConsultingIntergovernmental Affairs & Public Information Consultant – $80k-$110k – see also main career page

7) Aerojet RockedyneCommunications Intern – Summer 2023 – Arlington, Va. or Huntsville, AL

8) American Chemistry CouncilAssociate Director, Public Affairs & Sustainability – see also main career page

9) British EmbassyExecutive Assistant & Deputy Programme Manager, Trade & Global Issues Section – $58k – apply by Jan. 3

10-11) Brookings Institution

12-16) Capitol Hill

17-18) Coptic Orphans

19-20) Federal Communications Commission

21) Internal Revenue ServicePublic Affairs Specialist/National Media Relations Analyst – $126k-$164k – apply by Jan. 5

22) Inova Health System Senior Content Manager – see also main career page

23) Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital AreaCommunications Manager – $65k – see also main career page

24-27) National Public Radio

28-30) Northrop Grumman

31) Office of the Director of National IntelligenceCommunications Officer – $61k-$80k – apply by Jan. 20; subject to early closure

32-37) Oxfam America – DC, Boston, or remote-based in mid-Atlantic-to-New England for most of these – see also main career page

38) Personal Care Products CouncilCommunications & Digital Media Intern – paid position – see also main career page

39) Society for NeuroscienceFederal Affairs Manager – $68k-$77k

40) Society for Science Advancement Intern – $16/hr – headline notes this is a Summer 2023 role; description states “start date in early February 2023 is negotiable” (possibly re-use of older text here)

41) SRI InternationalHead of Media Relations – Arlington, Va., Princeton, NJ or Menlo Park, CA

42-44) Washington Post

45-47) … and we’ll end 2022 by noting opportunities with cleverly named and no-longer-quite-as-opaque communications cabal Nobody:

Now who ordered the end-of-year Champagne & other bubbly drinks roundup in advance of NYE?

Whatever you get up to kick out the old year & ring in the new, best wishes for a safe Dec. 31 & a happy 2023 from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Monday, December 19, 2022

Deja Vu

Wednesday Update – here's a few more that have appeared in our inbox this week – we'll note them again on our post-Christmas set (probably Tuesday, Dec. 27):

48) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck SurgeryProgram Manager, Digital Communications (pdf) – see also main career page

49) Verified VotingDigital Communications Associate (pdf) – part-time – $32k-$37k – see also main career page

50) World Wildlife FederationCommunications Manager

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Yes, you have seen some of these before: 4-8 are repeats from Friday's abbreviated set. We thought they deserved a little extra attention during the busy holiday season – just like we all do.

1) American Oversight is seeking a Legal Intern for the Summer 2023 term for a range of duties including collaborating on draft open records requests, conducting legal research, drafting complaints and other litigation documents, assisting in developing litigation strategy, observing court hearings – open to law students who will have completed their first semester of law by start date.

2-3) Our friends at the Mortgage Bankers Association have passed these along:

4) The American Gas Association has passed along a call for a Director of Public Relations with demonstrated capabilities in media relations & writing/editing; working knowledge of natural gas industry issues and terminology a plus – see also main career page

5) The National Association of Development Organizations is seeking a Communications Manager with 2+ years of related experience & ability to tailor voice & content to various audiences depending on platform

6) The Audubon Society is seeking an Executive Engagement Manager to coordinate development of a comprehensive strategy for CEO engagement with key audiences, including donors, staff, Board, media, conservation leaders, and partners – 5+ years’ experience in a leadership support role desired.

7) URAC is recruiting for a Director, State Relations with 5-10 years of experience working in state government advocacy, command of current health policy issues & understanding of state legislative and state regulatory processes.

8) FedWriters is looking for a part-time Technical Writer/Editor with 5+ years' experience in corporate, Federal agency, or journalistic writing & editing to support their HHS Office of Inspector General client.

9) Air Traffic Control AssociationPR & Marketing Coordinator

10-14) American University

15) AquentSenior Policy & Communication Manager – $90k-$150k

16-17) British Embassy

18) Chesapeake Bay FoundationMaryland Engagement Coordinator – $48k-$53k – Annapolis, MD

19-23) Children’s National Hospital

24) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryCommunications Specialist – Laurel, MD

25) Manna Food CenterCommunications Manager (scroll to find) – $49k-$56k

26) Marriott Corp.Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

27) Mystery healthcare research organizationDigital Media Assistant – 6-month term – $25-$28/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

28) National Small Business AssociationDirector of Federal Policy

29-34) Nature Conservancy

35-36) Pew Research Center

33-39) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

40-41) Subject Matter

42) Truman Center for National Policy/National Security ProjectVice President of Communications

43) Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel AssociationDirector of Government Affairs – Richmond, Va.

44) VSE Corp/EnergeticsPrincipal Communications Specialist – DC or Columbia, MD; remote options available

45-46) Wells Fargo Bank

47) Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public AgenciesPublic Relations & Outreach Manager – appears to have been reposted Dec. 15 – see also main career page

This is it until after Christmas. Be safe, be great, and we hope Santa is generous to you all.

Friday, December 16, 2022

We Just Can't Wait

We were originally planning to hold off a new set until Monday, but then decided we just couldn't wait for you to see first five direct-to-us leads before the weekend set in – and then we added a few more finds to bolster the set.

1) The American Gas Association has passed along a call for a Director of Public Relations with demonstrated capabilities in media relations & writing/editing; working knowledge of natural gas industry issues and terminology a plus – see also main career page

2) The National Association of Development Organizations is seeking a Communications Manager with 2+ years of related experience & ability to tailor voice & content to various audiences depending on platform

3) The Audubon Society is seeking an Executive Engagement Manager to coordinate development of a comprehensive strategy for CEO engagement with key audiences, including donors, staff, Board, media, conservation leaders, and partners – 5+ years’ experience in a leadership support role desired.

4) URAC is recruiting for a Director, State Relations with 5-10 years of experience working in state government advocacy, command of current health policy issues & understanding of state legislative and state regulatory processes.

5) FedWriters is looking for a part-time Technical Writer/Editor with 5+ years' experience in corporate, Federal agency, or journalistic writing & editing to support their HHS Office of Inspector General client.

6) Best BuyAssociate Director, Government Affairs

7) Booz Allen HamiltonCommunications Specialist supporting their U.S. Army client

8-10) Congressional Budget Office

11) Cultural VistasCommunications Coordinator supporting the Edmund S. Muskie Professional Fellowship Program

12) Dept. of Defense Program Analyst/Communications Outreach – $126k-$164k – apply by Dec. 23

13) Municipal Securities Rulemaking BoardDirector, Government & Public Affairs

14-15) National Association of Community Health Centers

16) Ogilvy PRVice President, Risk Communications supporting their FEMA client

17-18) Recent searches managed by Talent Market:

19) SC JohnsonGovernment Relations Manager

20) World Health OrganizationPublic Health Assistant – $48k – apply by Jan. 3

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

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Here are Some Jobs!

We're blocked for a clever title this morning, but we do have a good measure of great, direct-to-us submissions in today's set.

1-3) Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington seeks a passionate & creative Senior Communications Strategist (scroll to find) with 6-10 years’ experience, preferably in a nonprofit, campaign or Hill position; facility w/ with multiple social media platforms also desired – $70k-$80k – Summer 2023 Policy Intern and Legal Intern opportunities also noted.

4) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation has shared this Communications Coordinator post suited for candidates with strong communications skills as well as facility in graphic design, social media, and content management systems – $78k-$88k – apply by Dec. 26

5-6) Our friends at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are recruiting for these posts supporting the Montgomery Parks side of the operation:

7-9) Fresh opportunities with strategic communications group kglobal:

10) Melwood is actively recruiting for a Grant Writer to craft persuasive fundraising & institutional development materials for audiences including foundations, government agencies & corporations – 3+ years’ experience in fundraising/development, expressly grant and report writing, & donor relations or comparable experience, is desired – we’re told they are open to discussion on remote work/schedule for this post

11-13) The Open Technology Institute has just passed these along:

14) Alexandria City Public SchoolsMedia Relations Specialist – $67k-$82k

15) Architect of the CapitolLegislative Affairs Specialist – $89k-$138k – apply by Jan. 13

16-17) BP

18-21) Brookings Institution

22) CGI FederalMedia Relations Associate

23) City of GaithersburgCommunication & Public Engagement Division Manager – $93k-$166k – additional detail here

24) Development Finance CorporationLegislative Affairs Specialist – $74k-$116k – apply by Dec. 16; subject to early closure

25-26) Foundation of the National Institutes of Health – see also main career page

27) ICF International Health Communications Manager, Media Relations

28) Ocean Conservancy Director of Government Relations – $115k-$144k

29-33) Politico

34) State DepartmentPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$138k – apply by Dec. 23

35) Washington PostBreaking News Reporter/Features – apply by Jan. 16

Friday, December 9, 2022

Infatuated with The Infatuation

Hello Fr!day job-browsers! Let's get to it!

1) Advocates for Community HealthDirector of Policy & Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page

2-3) Bipartisan Policy Center

3-4) British Embassy

5) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $81k-$105k – apply by Dec. 16

6) CognosanteCommunications Specialist supporting the DHS Office of the CFO

7-11) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

12-13) Council on Foreign Relations

14) Federal Emergency Management Agency Media Relations Specialists – temporary posts –$25/hr – Fort Myers & Kissimmee, FL – apply by Dec. 26; subject to early closure

15) Generac Power SystemsDirector of Policy & Regulatory Affairs

16) George Mason UniversityCommunications & Outreach Assistant supporting the Center for Global Islamic Studies – apply by Jan. 6

17) GoogleManager, Content Regulation/Government Affairs & Public Policy – DC or Mountain View/San Francisco, CA

18-19) Heritage Foundation

20) International Transportation Learning CenterCommunications Associate

21) National Archives & Records AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $126k-$164k – apply by Dec. 13

22) Noema MagazineSenior Editor – $110k-$160k – Los Angeles, CA or remote-based

23) Securing America’s Energy FutureVice President, U.S. Government Affairs – $130k-$160k – also in PDF format

24-25) SEIU

16-31) United Nations Foundation

32) University of MarylandCommunications Coordinator – apply by Dec. 22

33) U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector GeneralCommunications Analyst/Public Relations – $89k-$138k – apply by Dec. 22; subject to early closure

34) … and finally:  The Infatuation is hiring a Restaurant Critic/Staff Writer to revive its apparently dormant DC outpost, which is likely a fun & fab opportunity by itself.  But what we find esp. noteworthy is that this restaurant recommendation & review site was acquired in 2021 by JPMorgan Chase to accelerate the financial service giant's investment in dining, and that a multi-city food festival called EEEEEATSCON [caps theirs] is also part of the equation. Bon appetit!

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

Monday, December 5, 2022

Get in the Spirit of Things

1) Be a part the fight to reduce the outsized influence of money in government & politics as Communications Director for Issue One – 10+ years of experience in organizational & campaign communications in politics, government, or issue advocacy desired – DC or New York – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Government Housing Finance with 10+ years’ experience with housing finance policy. capital markets issues along with a background that includes advocating before FHFA, HUD, VA, Ginnie Mae, and the SEC.

3-4) The Aspen Institute is seeking a Communications Associate and a Digital Communications Associate, each with 2-3 years’ relevant experience, to support their Economic Opportunities Program – $60k-$70k

5) Child Trends is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead its communications work on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous children and families, and children and families experiencing poverty – to $89k – 8-10 years related experience desired – can be fully remote

6) World Wildlife FundSenior Communications Specialist, Government Affairs & Advocacy – 6-8 years of experience in communications, political science, conservation, policy, or advocacy sought.

7) America ForwardAdvocacy Manager

8-9) American Academy of Ophthalmology

10-11) BAE Systems

12) British EmbassyPress & Public Affairs Officer – $28/hr – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 11

13-14) Center for Audit Quality

15) Commission on Civil RightsPublic Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Dec. 13

16) DC Dept. of General Services Associate Director of Legislative Affairs – $127k-$177k – apply by Dec. 7

17) DoD/Organization of the Joint Chiefs of StaffCongressional Affairs Specialist – $148k-$176k – apply by Dec. 13

18-20) Georgetown University

21) Glen Echo Group Fellow/Intern, Spring 2023

22) International Council on Clean TransportationSenior Admin Coordinator, International Partnerships Program

23) Jumpstart for Young ChildrenDirector of Federal Policy & Government Relations – $75k-$90k

24-26) National Association of Home Builders

27) National Building MuseumDigital Marketing Manager – see also main career page

28) National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – apply by Dec. 9

29) Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryFederal Affairs Director – DC-based – apply by Dec. 8

30) Rapoza Associates – Senior Policy Associate (link initially brings up about three dozen lines of code for us right now, but we were able to scroll way down to find job description) – apply by Dec. 22

32-32) Trust for America’s Health

33) United Nations Environment ProgrammeRegional Director, North America – apply by Dec. 29

34-39) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

40) Vox OptimaWriter (scroll to find; currently at bottom) – Secret clearance required

41) Washington Center for Equitable GrowthDevelopment Director – $110k-$184k

42) Wells Fargo Senior Lead Government Relations Specialist/Consumer Public Policy Engagement Senior Lead

43) Western Alliance BankGovernment Relations Manager – remote-based in DC area

44) WestinghouseDirector, Government Affairs

Here's a reminder to get your holiday spirit(s) on at Washingtonian's 2022 Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Thursday evening Dec. 8 at Union Market in Northeast DC.