Friday, March 22, 2024

A Friday Check-In and a Check-Out

Hello Friday job-dreamers!  Just a heads-up that we'll be taking next week off.

Monday update: a South Florida State House campaign is seeking a Campaign Manager with 1-2 years of relevant experience & knowledge of state legislative campaign work – $4k-$5k/mo

1) The World Resources Institute has passed along this fresh Media Relations Manager post suited for candidates with 7+ years’ experience in successfully pitching journalists & securing coverage in top-tier media outlets; expertise in environment, climate, energy, or development issues preferred – $96k-$110k – apply by Apr. 9

2) Penta Group is seeking an External Affairs Manager with 5-7 years of overall professional experience, ideally with 2+ years of experience recruiting difficult-to-reach audiences for market research & 2+ years’ experience managing people and directly supervising revenue-linked projects.

3) The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy tells us this Communications & Membership Coordinator role provides interesting work on an important public protection mission and comes w/ great benefits.  They added that applications should go to careers@fsbpt.org – see also main career page.

4) The Black Rock Group characterizes this Account Executive role an entry-level opportunity to advance & develop skills in the public affairs field – strong writing skills required; facility with graphic design, website development, or event planning is a plus – North Old Town Alexandria location

5) M+R is hiring for a Vice President of Strategic Communications to join the leadership team of M+R Win, their full-service campaign shop that runs advocacy, organizing & electoral campaigns – 10-12 years’ experience, including 3+ in a leadership role – $132k+bonus – DC, New York, Oakland, CA or fully remote – see also main career page

6) Earthjustice is seeking a Legal Practice Manager with 5+ years of experience in a professional office management position; background working in a multi-site organizational structure preferred – $98k-$109k – apply by Apr. 14

7) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum has shared this Chicago-based Director of People Culture post with us – $125k-$145k – 10+ years of experience in HR with direct management & supervisory experience required; HRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification a big plus.

8) Arnold Ventures Policy Director – Houston, TX

9) Astra-ZenecaDirector, Corporate Affairs/Product Communications supporting A-Z’s  Vaccines & Immune Therapies Unit with a focus on their RSV and flu portfolio

10) British EmbassyExternal Engagement & Communications Manager, Welsh Government – $63k – apply by Apr. 8

11) Cato InstituteTrade Policy Analyst – search managed by Talent Market

12-15) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

16) Democratic National CommitteeWomen’s Coalitions Director – $105k

17-19) Denton’s Global Advisors

20) ExpediaDirector, Government & Corporate Affairs

21) Export-Import Bank of the U.S.Senior External Engagement Advisor – $139k-$181k – apply by Apr. 5

22) Georgetown UniversityDonor Events Coordinator

23-26) Fresh opportunities via Scion Staffing:

27) University of California, IrvineDirector of Federal Government Relations – $100k-$140k – DC-based – can also search here using keyword 65799 (direct link might not work the first time)

28-31) Washington Post

32) Wells FargoChief Communications Officer – DC or New York – $276k-$645k – apply by Apr. 24

33) … and finally: we imagine the setting at Membership & Communications Director at Belle Haven Country Club is pretty pleasant.

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend and minimally busted brackets from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource – and a fine week after that.  See you again around Apr. 1, we hope.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Here You Go

Hello Monday! We're bereft of a clever/relevant title, but we've got plenty of great jobs.

1) The NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund is recruiting for an Editorial Director with 10+ years of experience in journalism and/or communications along with proven team management & mentoring skills – $120k-$150k – search managed by Chaloner

2) The American Institutes for Research is looking for Digital Communications Specialist to help develop, grow, and improve the institution’s website & digital presence – Arlington, Va, HQ or location negotiable (incl. multiple other DC-area offices) or remote-based.

3) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is seeking a Content Specialist with 2-3 years of relevant experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field – $55k-$60k – DC; New York; Atlanta, GA; St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago, IL

4-6) American University

7) The Campaign WorkshopProgressive Political Consulting Internship – Summer 2024 – paid position – remote-based

8-10) Catholic Diocese of Arlington

11) Chevy Chase ClubDirector of Marketing & Communications – $125k-$140k

12) City of AlexandriaSenior Communications Officer, Dept. of Transportation & Environmental Services – $67k-$119k – apply by Mar. 27

13) Congressional Research ServiceLegislative Analyst – $99k-$128k – two vacancies; remote-based – apply by Mar. 25

14) Dept. of Health & Human Services Communications Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Mar. 24

15) Dept. of the TreasurySupervisory Communications Specialist – $154k-$243k – apply by Apr. 1

16) Grounded SolutionsCommunications Specialist (pdf) – see also main career page

17-23) Heritage Foundation

24) Joyce FoundationPresident & CEO – Chicago, IL – search managed by Heidrick & Struggles

25-26) Malala Fund

27) Mystery healthcare association PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Manager – search managed by the Sparks Group

28-29) National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/Medicine

30) National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $82k-$181k – apply by Mar. 21

31-33) ONE Campaign

34) Oxfam AmericaSenior Policy Advisor, Economic Justice – $90k-$95k – can be remote-based – apply by Mar. 25

35) Peace CorpsCongressional Relations Specialist – $70k-$128k – apply by Mar. 25; subject to early closure

36) Pew Charitable TrustsExecutive Assistant, Environment

37-38) Salt River Project

39) Save the ChildrenCommunications Advisor – $84k-$94k – DC, Fairfield, CT or remote-based

40) Senate Office of the Legislative CounselLegislative Assistant – $45k – apply by Mar. 22

41-42) Shared Hope International – see also main career page

43-47) Opportunities via Talent Market:

47) Wallace FoundationCommunications Officer – $169k-$188k – New York – search managed by Chaloner

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Decide Yourself

We're a little late to the game this morning, but we hope it's worth the wait.

1) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is recruiting for a Development Associate with 2+ years of prior experience with development work or similar role, as well as demonstrated success in maintaining detailed records, managing databases, and managing multiple competing demands; facility with database management software is a plus – $52k – DC, Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL – see also main career page

2) Airbus U.S. Space & DefenseDirector of Marketing & Communications – apply by Apr. 11

3-4) Airlines for America

5-7) American Academy of Pediatrics – see also main career page

8-9) American Society of Clinical Oncology

10-12) Aspen Institute

13) BLN24 Director of Strategic Communications – see also main career page

14) British EmbassySenior Trade Policy Adviser – $110k – apply by Mar. 18

15-17) Care – see also main career page

18) CGI Federal Media Relations Associate

19) Comcast Vice President, Public Affairs

20) Cornerstone MontgomeryDirector of Development & Communication (scroll to find) – $90k+ – see also main career page

21-26) DDC Public Affairs – see also main career page

27) Dept. of DefensePublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 25

28) Dept. of Health & Human ServicesGraphic Designer – $99k=$128k – apply by Mar. 17

29) Dept. of Labor Writer/Editor – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 18

30) Fairfax CountyWeb Content Editor – $66k-$110k – apply by Mar. 22

31) Food & Agriculture Organization of the United NationsCommunication Officer – intermediate-level knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish desired – apply by Mar. 21 – see also main career page

32) Food & Friends Communications Director

33-37) Georgetown University

38) Metropolitan Police Dept. Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – apply by Apr. 20

39) Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityGovernment Affairs Representative – $89k-$130k – apply by Mar. 22

40-44) PEN America – see also main career page

45) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Director, Lead for Government Affairs

46) Sinclair BroadcastingEditorial Assistant, Digital Content/True Crime

47) Special OlympicsDirector, Global Health Communications

48) State Dept. Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Bureau of Global Health Security & Diplomacy – $99k-$128k – apply by Mar. 20

49) University of MarylandCommunications Specialist – apply by Mar. 31

50) U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionPolicy Assistant

51) Wells FargoCommunications Director, Strategy/Digital & Innovation & Technology – DC; New York; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX or Tempe, AZ

52) Win Without War Government Relations Associate – $52k – apply by Apr. 8

53-55) … and finally: Semafor communications honcho Meera Pattni is developing a database to help connect journalists with media opportunities in response to the current tide of layoffs/closures in that space – and here’s a few opportunities w/ her employer:

56) ... and finally, part 2: we were cheered to see this Media & Advocacy Officer with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as it gave us the opportunity to think of these guys – see also main career page and decide yourself if radio's gonna stay.

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


Monday, March 11, 2024

The Ball's in Your Court

Hello Monday! If you're game, we're hopeful this set will deliver at least one match.

1) Public Knowledge is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel/Analyst with a passion for free expression & access to knowledge and 5+ years’ experience in civil society organizations, Capitol Hill, Federal agencies, or other relevant policy‐related background; JD or graduate degree a plus – $90k-$110k – see also main career page

2-4) The Center for Community Progress, a national nonprofit that helps cities comprehensively tackle vacant and abandoned properties and community revitalization, is actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

5-6) Dexis has shared two opportunities supporting the USAID Bureau for Conflict Prevention & Stabilization – see also main career page

7) AFL-CIOCommunications Coordinator, Clean Energy Jobs – one-year term – $99k

8) American Council on Renewable EnergyLegislative Director – see also main career page

9-10) American Dental Association – see also main career page

11-12) Dignari

13) Gender JusticeAdvocacy Director – $114k – remote-based in Twin Cities, MN area – search managed by LeaderFit

14-16) George Mason University

17-20) George Washington University

21) Gunston HallPR & Marketing Specialist/Marketing Assistant – $20/hr

22) Hillel International Interns – Summer 2024 – $16/hr – specialties include social media, digital fundraising & marketing roles

23) Kaiser PermanenteSenior Manager, Events & Community Relations

24-29) Ketchum – see also main career page

30-31) Martha’s Table – see also main career page

32) Monumental Sports Social Media Coordinator

33-35) National Democratic Institute

36) Nord Anglia Education/ British International School of WashingtonMarketing & Communications Coordinator

37) U.S. Chamber of CommerceSenior Director, Internal & Executive Communications

38-39) U.S. News & World Report – see also main career page

40) Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCommunications Director, School of Medicine/Dept. of Internal Medicine – Richmond, Va.

41) … and finally: we’re serving up the rare instance where a backhanded compliment is a good thing with this Director of Marketing & Communications role at the Herndon-based U.S. Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic – $105k-$125k pay grade means you can afford a vintage Aldila Cannon & a sharp FILA jacket to complete your workday look.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Cool, Calm & Collected – or Wild, if that's Your Thing

Hello nearing-the-end-of-the-week job-shoppers! We hope one (or more) of these is worth the application effort.

1-3) Progressive/Democrat-focused political, digital & public affairs consulting firm Arc Initiatives has let us know about this fresh Director role supporting their social impact, civic e-training & leadership development team – $90k-$125k – 6+ years of experience working on electoral campaigns or at a party committee, in a government role, on Capitol Hill, at an advocacy/non-profit group, or similar background desired – Arc has also confirmed they’re recruiting for: searches include:

4) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Communications Director to lead communications for the Plastic & Material Science team within their Private Sector Engagement dept. – 10+ years' program/communications experience or similar background required; working knowledge plastic pollution issues and/or material science preferred.

5) ACLUDirector of Policy & Government Affairs, Liberty Division – $206k

6) American-German Institute/Halle FoundationInternships – Summer 2024 – $1,700/mo – German language skills preferred – apply by Apr. 12

7-9) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

10-11) Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges – see also main career page

12) Cayuse HoldingsDigital Communications Specialist supporting the State Dept. Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs – $38-$43/hr – active Secret clearance required – see also main career page

13-14) Center for a New American Security

15) CitiHead of Public Policy Engagement – $170k-$300k

16) Competitive Enterprise InstituteInternships – Summer 2024 – apply by Apr. 15

17) Environmental Protection AgencyCommunication Operations Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by Mar. 13

18-22) Georgetown University

23-24) Hoover Institution – Stanford, CA

25) Media Research CenterMarketing Assistant (scroll to find) – Herndon, Va.

26) National Council on Urban Indian HealthDirector of Congressional Relations – $100k-$130k – see also main career page

27) National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$1067 – apply by Mar. 11

28) Office of Congressional Workplace RightsDeputy Executive Director, Senate – $184k-$203k – apply by Mar. 26

29-31) Resources for the Future – see also main career page

32) SAICCorporate Communications Officer – intelligence community focus – Secret clearance required

33) Small Business Administration – External Affairs/Legislative & Media Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Mar. 20; subject to early closure

34) SOS InternationalCommunications Specialist – Secret clearance preferred

35) Truman Center/Truman National Security ProjectPresident & CEO (pdf) – search managed by Heidrick & Struggles – see also main career page

36-39) University of Maryland

40) Walt Disney CompanyDirector, Corporate Communications – $155k-$229k – DC, New York, Burbank, CA or Orlando, FL

41) ZemiTek LLCSenior Policy Advisor supporting USAID – $112k

Best wishes for a cool, calm & collected (or wild, if that's your thing) weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. There's a band at Old Hat on Saturday, which probably skews more to the latter option.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Jobs for a Monday in March

1) Tria Federal is seeking a Content Strategist with 3+ years of experience to be the company’s lead for planning and developing written content that supports their marketing & communications strategy – see also main career page

2) The Pew Charitable Trusts has let us know they are still actively recruiting for this Senior Associate, Prospect Research & Portfolio Management role – 4+ years’ experience with a nonprofit organization sought; donor research background preferred.

3-4) American Cancer Society

5-6) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

7) American Federation of TeachersSenior Associate, Digital Campaigner – $97k – see also main career page

8-11) Axios – see also main career page

12) British Embassy/UK Mission to the UNSenior Policy Advisor, Europe & Disarmament – $87k – New York – apply by Mar. 21

13) Credence Management SolutionsPress Specialist supporting USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance – $118k

14) Dept. of Labor Policy Advisor – $117k-$181k – apply by Mar. 15

15) DHS/Customs & Border ProtectionDigital Communication Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Mar. 6

16) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Legislative Advisor – $180k-$252k – apply by Mar. 6

17) General Dynamics ITInternal Communications Specialist

18-19) Independent Community Bankers of America

20) Living CitiesSenior Associate, Communications & Narrative Change – $73k-$90k

21) Mystery Arlington-based B2B services companyCommunications Director – search managed by the Sparks Group

22-24) Nestlé

25-26) POLITICO

27-28) Sage Communications – see also main career page

29) Scott Circle CommunicationsIntern – $20/hr

30-33) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

34-35) Walt Disney Company – Lake Buena Vista, FL

36-39) Washington Post

40-41) Working America – fixed-term positions through mid-Nov. 2024

We're pretty bummed to see Kuzy exiled, effective immediately, and Rustico's Ballston outpost closing after this coming Sunday. Thanks for the memories.