Friday, May 31, 2024

Summer Fridays

It's the first official Fr!day of Summer (although you could have counted last weekend's opener).  There's only 13 more beyond this one until the calendar clicks over into September. We think you know what we're getting at here. And good luck w/ the job-search and/or browse.

1) Watershed is seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial Vice President of Stakeholder Intelligence (scroll to find) to join the their media intelligence & insights firm specializing in the energy, transportation, financial services, manufacturing & health sectors – 10+ years of experience in journalism, communications, stakeholder engagement, or a related field desired, as well as strong knowledge of open source intelligence sources and methods, including media analytics tools & platforms – Alexandria-based

2-8) American Enterprise Institute

9) American Hospital AssociationAssociate Director, Health Analytics & Policy – $126k-$158k

10-11) American University

12) Architect of the CapitolCommunications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by June 14

13-14) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

15-17) British Embassy

18-21) Crosscut Strategies

22) EversourceVice President, Federal & Regulatory Policy

23) Energy Futures InitiativeCommunications Deputy Director – $95k-$110k

24-25) Federal Emergency Management Agency

26-27) Fresh searches helmed by Korn Ferry:

28) GenentechDirector of Government Affairs

29) Milton Gottesman Jewish Day SchoolStoryteller & Communications Associate – see also main career page

30) National Association of ManufacturersContent Manager

31) National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesDigital Advocacy Manager

32-34) National Association of Realtors – see also main career page

35) Naval Research LaboratoryPublic Affairs Specialist – $81k-$130k – apply by June 5

36) Nuclear Threat InitiativeOutreach & Advocacy Specialist – remote-based contract position

37) Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Manager supporting the Broadband Access Initiative

38) Pew Research CenterCommunications Associate – $70k

39-41) Resources for the Future – see also main career page

42-46) Smithsonian Institution

47) Thomistic InstituteSocial Media Manager

48) VizientHospital Payment Policy & Regulatory Affairs Director (may have to scroll to find) – $117k-$175k

49) Young VoicesDevelopment Associate – search managed by Talent Market

Best wishes for an terrific Summer Fr!day & weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Let's Get Started!

No time to waste! Summer's here & we've got jobs-a-plenty to kick off your cheerfully shortened work week.

1) West End Strategy Team is seeking an exceptional manager & strategic leader to serve as the firm’s Executive Vice President – proven abilities in team leadership, strategy+execution, relationship-building, and effective communications desired – $175k-$200k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2) Goodwill Industries has passed along this fresh Public Relations Manager role suited for aspirants with strong writing skills, broad knowledge or PR/communications practices, and understanding of social media tools

3-4) Arnold Ventures describe themselves as a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity & minimize injustice, is seeking a Vice President, Advocacy, Communications & External Affairs with 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in policy, campaigns or government – $200k-$300k – Health Care Analyst role also available – $75k-$90k  – see also main career page

5-6) In addition to the media relations-focused Communications Assistant role we found for last Monday’s set, our friends at the Council on Foreign Relations tell us they’re also actively recruiting for this Assistant Editor post requiring at least one year of editorial/writing experience or internship experience in communications, journalism, publishing, or related field, as well as proven knowledge of current U.S. foreign policy and international affairs issues – $51k-$54k pay grade applies to both of these.

7-8) Opportunities with the the AdHoc Group, an advisory firm that helps startups & investors successfully grow climate tech businesses in complex, regulated markets.

9-10) The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is in search mode for:

55-56) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification, a nonprofit focused on accelerating the pace of clean transportation at the state level, is seeking two entrepreneurial director-level hires – remote-based – June 14 initial deadline – see also main career page

11-12) American Academy of Physician Associates/Assistants – see also main career page

13-15) American Dental Association

16-17) American Physical Therapy Association – see also main career page

18) BNY MellonSenior Vice President, Public Engagement Communications

19) Catholic Mobilizing NetworkDirector of Communications – $80k-$85k – apply by June 14

20) Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of HealthDirector of Corporate & Foundation Relations

21) Chief Executives OrganizationSenior Events Manager

22) Convenience Distribution AssociationPrograms and Communications Associate/Senior Associate – $40k-$60k – remote-based; HQ is in Reston – apply by June 7

23) DC Dept. of Employment ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by June 4

24) DC Dept. of Health Supervisory Legislative Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by June 12

25) DC Office of the State Superintendent of EducationDirector of Communications & Community Outreach – $127k-$177k – apply today, May 28

26) Earthjustice Associate Director of Social Media – $123k-$161k – preference for DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Franciso, CA-based candidates

27) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Digital Media Specialist – $66k-$169k – DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA – apply by June 7

28-29) Georgetown University

30) HITT ContractingDirector of Communications

31-33) Intuitive Research & Technology Corp.

34-35) ITG Brands – see also main career page

36) Maritime AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by May 31

37) National Multifamily Housing CouncilCommunications Associate – see also main career page

38) Penn State Great ValleyAssistant Director of Strategic Communications – $51k-$74k – Malvern, PA

39) Primary Care CollaborativePolicy Associate – $50k+

40) Rails-to-Trails ConservancyDirector, Western Region – $108k-$116k – Oakland, CA

41) Sancorp ConsultingSenior Congressional & Public Affairs Specialist/Advisor – see also main career page

42-44) Sandy Hook Promise

45-46) Share Our Strength

47) U.S. Geological SurveyAssociate Director for Communications & Publishing – $191k-$221k – apply by June 20

48-51) Washington Post

52) Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsDirector Congressional Relations – $131k-$191k – apply by June 4

53) … and finally: Your day-to-day will consist of interaction with a number of high-profile interlocutors (government officials, policymakers, media and celebrities); discretion is key, but so, too, is an eye for flare – so goes the call for this covet-worthy Assistant Social Secretary post with our pals at the British Embassy – $24/hr – apply by June 9

54) ... and finally, part 2: somebody at Windows Catering Company managed must have been really on the ball to snag catering.com as their company url. Perhaps in your role as Social Media & Marketing Manager with them you can show similar initiative in helping land the above-referenced & high-profile Embassy account.

Monday, May 20, 2024

What's Your Next Move?

Thursday update: No additional posts this week. We'll be back after Memorial Day.  Have a lovely weekend.

Hello Monday! Have a great job-search (and excellent overall) day & week!

1) Paint recycling proponent PaintCare is seeking a Communications Associate with strong communications & customer service skills; facility with project management software & Adobe Creative Suite applications preferred – $62k-$72k – see also main career page

2) Lautman Maska Neill & Company, a direct response consulting agency specializing in integrated fundraising for nonprofits, is seeking a Digital Account Manager (scroll to find) with 6-7 years’ experience in the digital space, ideally in an agency environment, as well as facility working with eCRMs such as Engaging Networks, Luminate Online & EveryAction – $90k-$95k

3-6) The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty is hiring for:

7) Prince William County Schools is recruiting for a job our tipster described as Social Media Communications Specialist (official title: Information Specialist) for research, creation & curation of web and social media content – $59k-$94k – Manassas, Va.

8-9) Fresh searches helmed by our friends at Grossman Solutions

10) An unnamed DC-based media production firm is seeing an Operations Coordinator with 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: operations, HR, accounting, finance, facilities management, or general business administration – to $75k – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

11-12) AdvaMed/Advanced Medical Technology Association (scroll to find)

13) Aerospace Industries AssociationSenior Director, Legislative Affairs – see also main career page

14) American College of CardiologyAssociate Director, Legislative Affairs

15-16) AstraZeneca

17-19) British Embassy

20) Calvin Coolidge Presidential FoundationDirector, Coolidge Speech & Debate Program – DC or Plymouth, VT – search managed by Talent Market

21-24) Capitol Hill

25) Consumer Financial Protection BureauPublic Affairs Specialist – $140k-$238k – apply by May 21

26) Council on Foreign RelationsCommunications Assistant – $51k-$54k

27-28) CureSearch for Children’s Cancer – fully-remote positions

29) Dept. of Commerce/International Trade AdministrationLegislative Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by May 22; subject to early closure

30) Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Safety & Environmental EnforcementPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by May 28

31) DropboxDirector, Head of Government Affairs, US Federal & Latin America – $200k-$329k

32-34) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – see also main career page

35) Fair Labor AssociationCommunications Specialist – $53k-$65k

36) Federal Maritime CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by May 28

37) Lockheed-MartinSenior Manager of Corporate Communications

38) Marriott InternationalSenior Manager, Communications

39) National Archives FoundationDirector of Marketing & Communications (scroll to find)

40-41) Oceana

42) Ocean ConservancyBoard Relations Manager – $72k-$105k

43) Pacific Forest TrustPolicy Associate – $65k-$75k – San Francisco, CA

44-48) Resources for the Future

49-50) Sierra Club

51) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitDirector of Events & Communications – $79k-$153k

52) State Dept.Congressional Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by May 28

53) Vertical Aviation InternationalDirector of Government Affairs – see also main career page

54) VPD Government SolutionsStrategic Communications & Policy Analyst supporting U.S. Customs & Border Protection

55) World Wildlife FundManager, Donor Communications & Stewardship

Monday, May 13, 2024

We're Jealous Already

Thursday update: no more posts this week. See you again Monday (we hope).  All good, just extra busy.

1) Behavioral AI company Surgo Health is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of experience in communications/public relations is required; background in health related fields strongly preferred – $150k-$175k – search managed by Chaloner

2-3) Child Trends is actively recruiting for roles that can be based in Rockville, MD; Chapel Hill, NC or Minneapolis, MN – see also main career page
  • Research Communications Analyst/Senior Analyst – $72k-$87k – 2-5 years relevant experience desired, as well as capabilities in strategic communications and outreach planning, metrics analysis for continuous quality improvement & creative problem-solving
  • Communications Assistant – $53k – strong writing ability required; described to us as a great position for a recent or upcoming college grad.

4) The National Institute for Reproductive Health is seeking a dynamic leader & exceptional strategist as its next President – $250k-$300k – solid understanding of the reproductive rights & justice movement, as well as electoral/legislative politics & ballot initiatives is required – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5-7) These opportunities with the Campaign Workshop run through the 2024 election cycle (July-Nov.), are fully remote, and have a May 17 application deadline – see also main career page

8-11) Someone dropped the Consumer Technology Association’s careers page in the comments section; here’s a few relevant (if not fresh) opportunities we’ll highlight from that:

12) American Cancer SocietyAssociate Director, Federal Media Advocacy – $78k-$100k – remote-based

13) Arlington CountyCommunications & Public Affairs Manager supporting the Dept. of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management – $106k-$164k – apply by May 23

14) Aspen InstituteSenior Associate, Communications & Engagement – $74k-$78k

15) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by May 19; subject to early closure

16) Cathedral of St. Matthew the ApostleCommunications Director

17) College of American PathologistsManager Advocacy Communications & Production

18) Co-Star GroupDirector, PR & Communications promoting Homes.com

19) DC Public SchoolsCommunications Coordinator – $73k-$84k

20) Fairfax CountyDirector, Communications Productions Division – $106k-$181k – apply by May 24

21-23) Heritage Foundation

24) ICFCommunications & Engagement Lead supporting the U.S. Global Change Research Program – $87k-$148k

25) League of Conservation Voters Director of Planned Giving – $90k-$110k – DC; New York, San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA or Denver, CO preferred – apply by May 27

26) LeidosCommunications Manager – $61k-$111k – Reston, Va. or Huntsville, AL

27) MGM Resorts InternationalSocial Media Specialist at MGM National Harbor – $28/hr
 
28) Mother JonesReporter, Disinformation/Extremism & Technology – $70k-$100k – San Francisco, CA

29-32) National Geographic Society

33) National Park FoundationInterns – Summer 2024 – $20/hr

34-35) Nature Conservancy

36-37) POLITICO

38) RTX/Raytheon TechnologiesDirector of Government Relations – Asia policy focus – $171k-$343k

39-42) Smithsonian Institution

43-44) United Nations Foundation

45) U.S. Geological SurveyPublic Affairs Specialist – $62k-$96k – Anchorage, AK; Tucson, AZ; Moffett Field, CA or Pasadena, CA – apply by May 20; subject to early closure

46) World Central KitchenDirector, Internal Communications

47) … and finally: we’re imagining the business-travel opportunities that go with this Director of Marketing, Luxury Brands supporting Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve & Bulgari Global marques and we’re jealous of you already – apply by May 14

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Digital, Esssential, Environmental & Religious

1) Democratic direct mail firm Mission Control Inc. is seeking a Junior Account Exec to work with senior staff & with national and local campaigns up to manage their mail programs – $45k-$55k –1-3 years of experience, an eagle eye for detail & delight in proofreading & fact-checking desired.

2) Global Wave Digital is actively recruiting for a Digital Advertising Strategist with 3-5 years of digital campaigning, digital organizing, or online advocacy experience, including experience running digital ad campaigns on major social and digital platforms for political and/or issue-advocacy campaigns – $65k-$85k – experience living or working in East or West Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America or Eurasia, or a strong cultural connection to one of those areas, would be a plus.

3-6) America's Essential Hospitals

7-9) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

10) British EmbassyContent Marketing Manager, Dept. for Business & Trade – $87k – New York – apply by May 20

11) Catholic UniversityAssistant Director of Event Planning

12) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Public Affairs Specialist – $140k-$238k – apply by May 22

13-18) Edelman PR – positions can be based in DC or other major cities – see also main career page

19) Environmental & Energy Study InstituteCommunications Intern and Policy Intern – Fall 2024 – $17/hr – apply by May 12

20) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & MalariaPolicy Director

21) Food & Water WatchJunior Digital Graphic Designer – $45k-$55k – remote-based

22) Green America Grants & Partnerships Director supporting the Center for Sustainability Solutions – $95k-$105k

23-27) Greenpeace – DC and other locations

28-29) Jane Goodall Institute

30) MerckAssociate Director, Federal Policy & Government Relations – apply by May 20

31-32) Meta

33) MITRE Corp.Internal Communications Strategist

34-36) National Governors Association – see also main career page

37-40) National Public Radio

41-43) National Retail Federation

44-46) POLITICO

47) University of MarylandDevelopment Specialist, School of Public Health – apply by May 13

48) U.S.-China Business CouncilHead of U.S. Government Affairs

49-50) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – see also main career page

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Dare to Dream

One of these could be your new job/gig/career/calling. Go for it.

1-2) Active Secret clearances are required for these new opportunities with the Organizational Development Resource Group – see also main career page

3) EMPath, a 200-year-old nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same, is seeking a Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator – demonstrated success in developing & driving nonprofit social media strategies that drive engagement & achieve objectives desired – to $60k – Boston, MA – see also main career page

4-5) Action Against Hunger

6) Air Line Pilots Association, InternationalCommunications Specialist

7-9) American Battlefield Trust

10-12) American Horticultural Society

13) American Red CrossRegional Communications Director – DC or Baltimore, MD

14) Association of American Medical CollegesLegislative Analyst – $102k targeted

15) Bread for the WorldSenior Domestic Policy Advisor (pdf) – $75k-$95k – see also main career page

16-23) CQ/Roll Call/FiscalNote – see also main career page

24) Doctors Without Borders Interim Press Officer – mid-June 2024 to Jan. 2025 – New York

25) EarthjusticeAssociate Director of Social Media – DC, New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA preferred – $123k-$161k

26) Enterprise Community PartnersSenior Vice President, Public Policy – $227k-$336k

27-29) Environmental Defense Fund

30) Federal Housing Finance AgencyExternal Affairs Specialist, Congressional Stakeholder Relations – $74k-$117k – apply by May 10

31) Gavi/Vaccine AllianceSenior Donor Manager, U.S. Strategy – apply by May 19 – see also main career page

32) Government Accountability OfficeManaging Director, Office of Public Affairs – $147k-$221k – apply by May 28

33-34) ICF

35-36) International Monetary Fund

37-38) JPMorgan Chase

39) McKessonDirector, Federal Affairs

40) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific CommandCongressional Outreach Manager – $139k-$181k – apply by May 15

41-42) ONE Campaign

43) Patient Access Network FoundationCommunications Strategist – $64k-$74k – see also main career page

44) Raytheon TechnologiesDirector, Government Relations – $171k-$343k – Navy Appropriations focus – active Secret clearance required

45) Special OlympicsDirector, Marketing & Communications/Corporate Partnerships

46) Ventus Executive SolutionsLegislative Affairs Specialist – Secret clearance required

47-49) Washington Institute for Near East Studies

50) Washington PostCongress Editor – applications received by May 8 will be prioritized

51-53) World Food Program USA

54) World ReliefDirector, Annual Fund – Baltimore, MD

Friday, May 3, 2024

Is One of These Your Winning Ticket?

Hello Fr!day job-searchers! We're a work-in-progress as we head into May's festive first weekend.

1-4) AFL-CIO

5-8) Brookings Institution

9-11) Comcast

12) Competitive Enterprise Institute Digital Marketing Manager – search managed by Talent Market

13-14) CropLife America

15-17) Georgetown University

18) Mystery employerLegislative Coordinator – search managed by the Ford Agency

19-20) Pew Charitable Trusts

21-22) Results For America – see also main career page

23-25) TikTok

26-27) UCLA – Los Angeles, CA

28) Amazon Web ServicesCommunications Content Specialist – Arlington/Herndon, Va. or Seattle, WA

29-38) Arnold & Porter

31) Arrabella AdvisorsMedia Relations & Communications Manager – $63k-$86k – DC, New York or Durham, NC

32) Earth Day NetworkStaff Writer – $65k-$75k

33) EDJ AssociatesMedia Relations Meeting Planner/Senior Planner – $50k-$80k

34-35) Environment America

36) International Association of Chiefs of PoliceDigital Editor/Project Manager – to $65k

37) NASASenior Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$181k – proficiency in Spanish required – apply by May 6

38) Pok̩mon Company InternationalDirector of Corporate Communications Р$178k-$211k РBellevue, WA Рsee also main career page

39-40) Schneider Electric

 – more to come OK, we're done –

Best wishes for a winning ticket for the Kentucky Derby (or the Running of the Chihuahuas at the Wharf), a festive Cinco de Mayo, and a delightful weekend overall from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.