Friday, January 27, 2023

Hello Again! We're a Work-in-Progress Today (and Every Day, Really)

Hello Fr!day job-seekers!  Been away too long and we've got more to add, so check back later. [edit: all done now] Lots of great direct-to-us leads today.

1) Heads-up! This Media Relations Specialist post with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority closes today, Jan. 27 (at 11:59 pm) – $87k-$126k – 5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications and/or TV/radio/print media  desired. 

2) The Alaska Wilderness League is seeking an Arctic Campaigns Director with 5+ years’ experience leading high-level, national advocacy campaigns focused on achieving federal policy objectives & a proven track record of developing & leading broad coalition campaigns – $90k-$110k – DC location preferred – search managed by the Bonsai Leadership Group

3) The National League of Cities is seeking a Senior Specialist for Communications & Marketing to support the Institute for Youth Education & Families – $58k-$75k – 5+ years of marketing & communications experience required.

4) Per the comments, we see the World Food Program is seeking a Senior Director, Marketing & Digital Advertising with 10+ years of relevant marketing and digital advertising experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role – $164k-$169k

5) Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is seeking a Communications Specialist with 3-5 years of relevant work/educational experience in communications; graphic design skills & facility with content management systems also valued.

6) The 101-years-young Izaak Walton League of America is in search mode for a Grassroots Advocacy Manager (pdf) with at least 3-5 years of grassroots advocacy experience & knowledge of federal legislative, appropriations, and rulemaking processes – $60k-$65k – apply by Feb. 10 see also main career page.

7) American Oversight has shared this Communications Director role suited for candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience that includes leading & executing an organization’s comprehensive communication efforts – $130k-$150k – apply by Feb. 1 to be included in first round of consideration.

8-11) Criminal justice reform group FAMM has passed these opportunities along:

12) The World Resource Institute is seeking a term-limited Media Manager though May 2023 at a $96k-$116k rate – 7+ years relevant experience including a background working with international media desired – apply by Feb. 10

13) The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is has passed along a terrific Special Events Planner (scroll about ¾ down to find) role to oversee special all the museum’s events, including the the annual Hirshhorn Ball; the New York Artist x Artist Gala; exhibition openings, and dinners with artists on and off site. We’re told best candidates for this role will think expansively & love to see out-of-the-box ideas come to life in both small & big ways – $79k-$102k – apply by Feb. 10 – lots of other Smithsonian development/fundraising roles also noted.

14) The University of Maryland is recruiting for a Manager of Communications & External Relations supporting their Bioengineering Dept. – 5-7 years experience in communications & public relations desired; facility with content management systems, esp. Drupal, a plus – apply by Feb. 6

15) Support the anti-poverty work of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation as Communications Specialist – 3-5+ years of communications or journalism experience required, as well as proficiency with Acrobat Pro; video-editing skills a plus – Owings Mills, MD – apply by Feb. 10

17) The Pro Football Retired Players Association is still actively recruiting for this Communications Manager role – 3-5 years of related experience in agency, corporate and/or nonprofit settings; existing relationships with sports media contacts preferred.

17) The Urban institute is seeking a Designer to support their communications operation – 3-6 years of professional experience with a strong design portfolio required, along with advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Figma interface tool; aptitude in data visualization & infographics a plus

18) [filled/removed]

19) Architect of the CapitalCommunications & Congressional Relations Intern – Summer 2023 – $17/hr – apply by Jan. 31

20) British Embassy Community Liaison Officer supporting the UK Mission to the UN – $62k – New York – apply by Feb. 8

21) Catholic UniversityManager of University Publications

22) City YearCongressional Affairs Director

23-24) Coinbase – remote-based opportunities

25) Federal Housing Finance AgencyCommunications Specialist – $70k-$112k – apply by Feb. 1

) McDermott Will & EmeryPublic Relations Manager – DC, New York, Boston, or Chicago

26) National Association of Chain Drug StoresGovernment, Political, & Digital Engagement Associate

27) Ogilvy PRVice President, Media Relations

28) PriceWaterhouseCoopersCommunications Director, Social Media

20) Smithsonian American Women's History MuseumPublic Affairs Specialist/Head of Communications – $112k-$145k – apply by Feb. 1

30) Trustar BankMarketing & Communications Officer – see also main career page

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Justice, Education, Recreation & Intelligence

Jan. 25 update: Back soon, we promise (Friday, probably). All good, just been busy on multiple fronts.  And yes, we miss you, too.

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Welcome back to your job-search week!

1) The International Foundation for Election Systems is recruiting for an Advocacy & Government Affairs Specialist (scroll to find) with 6-8+ years’ experience on Capitol Hill and/or engaging with the Hill and government affairs on behalf of a mission-driven organization, preferably on foreign affairs/assistance issues.

2) The Economic Security Project is seeking a Vice President of Communications & External Affairs with 10+ years’ experience in a senior management role, either in-house or with an agency, along with a background spanning nonprofit communications, issues and/or political campaigns, and think tanks – $175k-$230k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

3) The Institute for Justice is in search mode for a Communications Project Manager with 4+ years of experience in media relations, journalism, policy or similar field, along with ability to simplify & sell complex issues to mainstream & evolving media outlets.

4-5) The Pew Research Center has passed these along:

  • Writer/Editor supporting the Short Reads data journalism blog – $79k – 5-10 years of digital journalism experience sought; candidate w/ more experience may be considered for a senior-level slot – $79k
  • Associate Digital Producer – $65k – 2-4 years digital production experience required, ideally at a think tank, research or news organization; facility with WordPress also desired  

6) Prince William County Public Schools seeks Web Communication Specialist with 3+ years’ relevant experience as well as facility with HTML, CSS & knowledge of applications such as Photoshop, InDesign & Dreamweaver – $56k-$86k – Manassas, Va. – apply by Jan. 18

7) American Humanist AssociationLegal & Policy Director – $100k-$120k – JD required

8-9) Association of University Centers on Disabilities

10-13) British Embassy

14-17) Campaign Legal Center

18-20) Center for International Private Enterprise – see also main career page

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

22) Dept. of Labor Communications Specialist supporting the Women’s Bureau – $112k-$145k – apply by Jan. 23

23) Federal Communications Commission Consumer & Government Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Jan. 27

24) Hatcher GroupDirector, Strategic Marketing & Communications – see also main career page

25) Jobs With JusticeFoundation Relations Manager (scroll to find) – low-$60k to low-$70k

26) JumpstartDirector of Federal Policy & Government Relations – $75k-$90k

27-29) League of Conservation Voters

30) Maryland State Education Association – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page

32) Mystery federal contractorCommunications Project Manager – $90k-$120k – search managed by Insight Global

32) National Air Traffic Controllers AssociationPAC & Political Coordinator

33) National Association of County EngineersCommunications Manager – $56k-$64k

34) National Parks Recreation AssociationCommunications Manager – $70k-$75k – DC or San Francisco, CA

35) Obama FoundationDirector, Corporate and Foundation Relations – DC or Chicago, IL

36-37) Office of the Director of National Intelligence

38-39) Society for Neuroscience

40) Subject MatterExecutive Assistant

41) U.S. Agency for Global MediaPublic Affairs Director – $155k-$183k – apply by Feb. 6

42) U.S. Census BureauPublic Affairs Specialist – $112k-$145k – apply by Jan. 23

43) VenescoSocial Media Specialist supporting their DEA client – $60k-$70k

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

48 on a Tuesday

Back at it! Our and finally game is particularly strong today.

1) Maxar Technologies is seeking a Director of Public Sector Global Marketing with 10+ years of experience to lead marketing strategy, positioning & execution for its global Public Sector Earth Intelligence business – $154k-$257k – Herndon, Va.

2) The Pro Football Retired Players Association has passed along this terrific, fresh Communications Manager opportunity suited for candidates with 3-5 years of related experience in agency, corporate and/or nonprofit settings; existing relationships with sports media contacts preferred. Note: the ZipRecruiter link may ask for your email before you can see the job description, but we’ve found that just refreshing the page will take you directly to the listing without needing to supply that.

3) Feldman Strategies is recruiting for a Communications Manager (scroll to find) with 3-5 years of earned media and communications experience in a firm, or related position on a campaign, Capitol Hill, or with an organization or news agency – $70k-$85k

4) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Division Administrator, Internal Communications with senior or executive level experience leading a communications operation, along with an extensive writing & editing background – $90k-$135k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Jan. 12 – note: application deadline has been extended to Jan. 16

5) Garfinkel + Associates is recruiting for a Writer/Project Manager who can distill complex material into crisp marketing copy, tackle unfamiliar subjects with smart questions & efficient research, and tell compelling stories with creative flair – $65k-$76k – fully remote-based.

6) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has shared their Simon Chaitowitz Communications Fellowship, a part-time & remote-based role starting in February 2023 – $16/hr – strong social media skills & facility with Adobe Creative Suite sought – term & start dates negotiable, but a minimum three month commitment desired

7) American AirlinesCommunication Specialist/Senior Specialist, Northeast Region

8-10) American Association for Justice – see also main career page

11) Congressional Budget OfficeCommunications Intern/Associate – starting Feb. 2023 w/ possibility to extend into the Summer – $21-$28/hr – apply by Jan. 22

12) Destination DCMarketing Specialist

13-14) Entertainment Software Association

15-18) Freddie Mac

19-27) German Marshall Fund of the U.S.

28-29) Grantmakers in Health

30) International Association of Fire FightersCommunications Assistant – $73k

31) Mystery international law firm CRM & Email Marketing Manager – search managed by the Midtown Group

32) National Institute of Standards & TechnologySupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$182k – apply by Jan. 16

33) Prince Georges County Dept. of HealthPublic Information Officer – $57k-$120k – apply by Jan. 18

34) RELXContent & Media Relations Manager – DC or New York

35) Scenic AmericaCommunications Director (pdf) – see also main career page – apply by Jan. 13

36-38) University of Delaware – Newark, DE

39) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityDigital Communications Officer – apply by Jan. 23

40) … and finally: ByteDance, the folks behind TikTok, is seeking a DC-based Strategic Response Communications Lead with 15+ years of communications/public affairs experience; strong crisis communications skills & background in technology industry policy preferred.

41) … and finally, part 2: your NWSL Washington Spirit is looking to add a Communications Specialist with 1-2 years of media relations experience & a team-oriented mindset to their starting lineup; marketing, social media & event planning skills a plus.

42-48) … and finally, part 3: several opportunities available with amusingly named, Reston-based Internet Tool & Die Company – see also main career page

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Hello 2023!

Welcome back to the search (or just casual browsing)! Here's an abbreviated (and yes, late) set with a substantial proportion of high-quality, direct-to-us finds.

1) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is recruiting for a Communications Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in writing & producing publications, journalism, public relations, or related government/nonprofit background – $60k-$79k

2) The Mercatus Center is seeking a State Outreach Associate – ideal candidate will have 2+ years of state legislative or public policy research experience and a strong desire to connect cutting-edge research with current public policy challenges – search managed by Talent Market

3) Our friends at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden has asked us to help find a dynamo to fill a crucial Digital Content Producer post and also shared some additional text that better describes the role – $74k-$97k – apply by Jan. 13

4) FINCA Impact Finance is seeking a Communications & Engagement Associate with 3-5 years of experience in communications, event support, and/or outreach work, preferably for a mission-based institution; Spanish, Russian, or French language skills a plus – apply by Jan. 10 to be included in first reviews of resumes

5-7) Unify America has passed along these opportunities – Chicago, IL or remote-based

8) 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.

9) The Fairfax County is seeking a Communications Director to support the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board – $72k-$120k – broad knowledge of public administration & PR as applied to local government operations desired – apply by Jan. 20

10) The Cato Institute is searching for a Project Manager to keep the trains running for Cato's health policy team – 3-5 years of experience in project management & interest in health policy desired – $60k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market

11) 340B HealthSenior Director of Public Relations

12-13) British Embassy

14) Conservation InternationalClimate Policy Fellow – can be based in any CI office worldwide, but Arlington, Va. or Mexico City preferred

15) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentMarketing and Outreach Specialist – $132k-$72k – apply by Jan. 12

16) DLA PiperFood & Drug Policy Advisor – JD required

17) ExxonMobilSenior Advocacy Strategy Advisor

18-20) Georgetown University

21) RobinhoodDirector of Communications – DC among office options; remote-based also possible – $176k-$265k

22) Veterans Benefits AdministrationSenior Advisor, Enterprise Communications – $135k-$203k – apply by Jan. 13

Best wishes for a great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.