Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Rock Star

The National Women’s Law Center is seeking a Legislative Representative for its women’s health and reproductive rights program. Successful candidate will monitor and advocate on issues related to health care and health insurance, including health care reform, Medicaid, SCHIP and private insurance, and women’s health. Direct legislative experience is highly desirable; JD or Master’s degree is preferred.

The Sierra Club looks to add a Conservation Organizer, Responsible Trade Program to organize support for grassroots campaigns, events and skills training and to generate turnout for campaign visibility events. Just a couple years experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations will get you considered. A caveat: they note that the job is grant-funded, limited duration ending one year from hire date.

The Worldwatch Institute has their sights set on hiring a Climate and Energy Program Director to lead the program, represent the Institute before the media and other high-profile audiences, and of course, for fundraising. Five to ten years in the climate and energy field, including international and supervisory experience, are among their requirements. Apply by Dec. 15.

Women’s Law? Sierra Club? Climate Change? For any of my conservative comrades who didn’t punch their monitor after the first three listings – here’s something just for you: The Heritage Foundation is looking for a new Vice President of Communications to guide their marketing/communications strategy across multiple channels including print and broadcast media. Ten years of communications/media experience, including at least five in a management role, are required. Research, Marketing and Policy Analyst (Microsimulation and Religion/Civil Society) positions are also available.

Humana Inc. would like to hire a Grassroots Consultant to develop, and implement various grassroots programs that engage employees, members, and business partners. Responsibilities include engaging activists/volunteers, coalition-building and database management. Here’s the Humana careers page, if that link proves troublesome.

Roll Call is in the market for a Senior Floor Editor for their GalleryWatch online legislative tracking service. They’re looking for highly-motivated, energetic self-starter folks familiar with the legislative process.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has a spot open for a Media Relations Manager to work out of DC or Marina del Rey, CA (today’s forecast high temp: 66 degrees). Responsibilities include developing global media communications strategy, media outreach, and spokesperson. Proficiency in languages other than English is an advantage. Even better – ICANN’s next Director of International Policy Development can potentially operate out of DC, Marina del Rey, Brussels, or Sydney (sunny and 84) – and their Director of Policy Communications/Information Services posting is also open as to location.

OK – Sydney’s out of the question – how about Morningside Heights? Columbia University's Business School has a desk waiting for a Senior Media Relations Officer to help drive an aggressive media relations strategy to enhance the school’s national and international visibility and reputation. They’re looking for creative, exceptional, and energetic types with a demonstrated track record of media placements in top-tier media outlets.

The Energy Action Coalition is trying to build a nationwide network of young clean energy/climate activists – and they’re also looking to build their headquarters team: Managing Director – Online Organizer – Outreach & Environmental Justice Director positions are all currently open. DC and/or San Francisco-based fellowships are also available.

Rock Star wanted! But don’t get the Guitar Hero out just yet – some anonymous company (the innovative and exciting kind, apparently) is auditioning for a Web Development Rock Star. They’re willing to pay $110k-$140k for skills in web development, Java and XML. Via Washington Recruiter. Did somebody say “keep on rocking?”

Today’s job search resource: the Heritage Foundation job bank – designed to help match conservatives and even classical-liberals with public affairs employers.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Crown Jewel

Previously found opportunities closing this week:

AARPDirector, Federal Govt. RelationsMonday, Dec. 1

American Wind Wildlife InstituteExecutive Director – via Kearns West PRMonday, Dec. 1

Center for Technology & National Security PolicyInternMonday, Dec. 1

Eisenhower InstituteInternMonday, Dec. 1 suggested

Inter-American DialogueInternMonday, Dec. 1

National Security ArchiveInternMonday, Dec. 1

American Art Therapy AssociationExecutive DirectorFriday, Dec. 5

CNNIntern, John King Unit – search via DC location or using ID # 109403BR – Friday, Dec. 5

National Association of County/City Health OfficialsIntern, Community Health TeamSunday, Dec. 7
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Women Work! The National Network for Women's Employment has Spring 2009 Intern opportunities in Development, Communications, Membership and Field Services, Special Projects, and Public Policy.

World at Work is a nonprofit focusing on compensation, benefits, work-life and integrated total rewards. They have a fairly fresh call out for Public Policy Professionals here – you may also wish to note older Executive Assistant and Media Relations Manager openings at that link that we have previously featured.

The Director of Corporate Relations slot with the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Foundation is a little outside our usual beat; however, it may be of interest to some of you with broad PR, fundraising or association management skills. They are Metro-convenient in their new Old Town location.

Three jobs of interest with the Independent Community Bankers of America: Assistant Director, Publications – and – Regulatory Counsel – and – Compliance Policy Manager. The first is a writing/editing-heavy position, and editorial experience, AP Stylebook chops and electronic/blog skills are welcomed. The latter pair of regulatory jobs focus on advocacy before financial agencies and Congress, with varying degrees of experience sought.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons seeks an Assistant Director of Government Relations to help build their strategy for lobbying the Congress and the administration on legislative/regulatory issues, along with the usual attendant committee work and PAC/grassroots activities.

Want to be the next Director of Federal Relations for the University of Washington? First, select “staff jobs” and search for Req #50510 in the link we’ve provided. Next, convince them that you’re the person with the skills to juggle a complicated calendar of two time zones (you’re headed out to lunch here while they’re just getting to the office on campus) and that you’ve got the strategic focus and dynamic skill sets they seek. Frequent trips to Seattle are part of the job, as a dynamic thinker like you might guess. Apply by Dec. 12.

Burson-Masteller – the crown jewel* of the globe-spanning Young & Rubicam/WPP Empire – seeks a new Public Affairs Director for business development, counsel/strategy to current clients, staff supervision and relationship building. Issue management and media relations expertise are required.

An unnamed government agency is seeking a Public Affairs Officer (keyword: 1113) to maintain internal and external websites and provide other communications outreach assistance. Secret-level clearance and Share Point experience necessary. Via Library Associates.

The Post ad says doesn’t explicitly say this Communications Professional position is with Potomac Communications Group – but that’s where your application appears to be headed. Even if you don’t have the writing, problem, and communications project management skills they seek, you might want to take a look at the PCGPR web site, even if it’s just for the book & movie recommendations. I’m going to give Absence of Malice a shot.

The World Wildlife Fund seeks a Director of Media Relations to oversee communications strategies that will result in high-level coverage of WWF’s programs and partnerships. They’re looking for at least 10 years related professional experience; knowledge of conservation and climate issues preferred.

You have until December 9 to apply for the Public Programs Coordinator position with the Architect of the Capitol. Successful candidate will be responsible for public relations efforts for the US Botanic Garden. Pay range is $58-$76k, job ID: BG-2009-020.

Today’s job search resource is the impressively comprehensive Think Tank/NGO directory compiled by Worldpress.org. We found many of the intern opportunities featured just below via this site. They are also seeking a Part Time Web Editor.

* Used to work there; great company.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Just Internships

Here's a listing of 109 DC-area internship opportunities – mostly related to public affairs. Please note – the * indicates that the Spring semester application deadline appears to have passed. Of course, the information found in these links is believed accurate, but you should probably verify that opportunities are still available if you have any questions/doubts.

Please pass this along to anyone interested in internships/fellowships this Spring or beyond. I also welcome you to post any links to public-affairs intern opportunities in the comments section. I'll remove any that look like spam or not related to public affairs.

1) AIPAC – apply by Jan. 1
2) Altria Corp. – DC Co-op/Intern opportunity, look for other Altria opportunities nationwide at cantbeattheexperience.com
3) American Bankers Association – Nov. & Dec. start times listed, may already be filled
4) American Chemical Society
5) American Councils for International Education
6) American Enterprise Institute
7) American Foreign Policy Council *
8) Analytic Services
9) APCO Worldwide *
10) Aspen Institute
11) Avisar
12) Atlantic Council of the US *
13)
Atlantic Media (fellowships and intern opportunities - publishes The Atlantic magazine, National Journal, Congress Daily, the Hotline, Government Executive and more)
14) Atlas Economic & Research Foundation
15) Blue Cross/Blue Shield
16)
Brookings Institution
17) Burson-Marsteller
18) Capitol Hill Opportunities via Hillzoo.com
19) Carnegie Endowment for World Peace – fellowships
20) Cato Institute *
21) Center for Defense Information
22) Central Intelligence Agency *
23) Center For Responsive Politics
24) Center for International Policy *
25) Center For National Policy
26) Center for Technology & National Security – apply by Dec. 1
27) Center for Strategic & Intl. Studies – apply by Nov. 30
28) Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance
29) CIVICUS
30)
CNN – John King unit, apply by Dec. 5
31) Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
32) Congressional Management Foundation
33) Conservation International
34) Council on Foreign Relations – DC & NYC
35) CSPAN
36) Democratic Cong. Campaign Committee – apply by Jan. 5
37) Democratic National Committee – could only find 2007 intern info on site
38) Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
39) Dow Jones Newswires – summer 2009, search DC location
40) Earthjustice
41) Economic Strategy Institute *
42) Eisenhower Institute - Dec. 1 deadline suggested
43) Ethics & Public Policy Center
44) Farm Sanctuary
45) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
46) Fleishman-Hilliard PR – list of intern program contacts nationwide, possibly out-of-date
47) Fox Cable Networks – look for National Geographic Channel opportunities in DC
48) Food & Water Watch
49) Foundation on Economic Trends
50) Freedom Forum
51) FreedomWorks – formerly Citizens for a Sound Economy
52) The Fund For Peace
53) HALT (Help Abolish Legal Tyranny)
54) Henry L. Stimson Center *
55) Heritage Foundation
56) Hudson Institute
57) Human Rights First
58) Human Rights Watch
59) Institute for Global Engagement
60) Institute for Policy Studies
61) Inter-American Dialogue – apply by Dec. 1
62) InterAction – apply by Jan. 12
63) Intl. Peace Operations Assn. – apply by Nov. 28
64) Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies
65) Ketchum PR *
66) The Magazine Group
67) Middle East Institute *
68) Migration Policy Institute *
69) NARAL/Pro-Choice Maryland – apply by Dec. 12
70) National Academies – physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, or geology majors only
71) Natl. Assn of County/City Health Officials – apply by Dec. 7
72) National Democratic Institute
73) National Endowment for Democracy
74) National Gallery of Art – Summer and Fall 2009 opportunities
75) National Governors Association
76) National Institute for Public Policy
77) National Republican Congressional Committee
78) National Republican Senatorial Committee
79) National Security Archive – apply by Dec. 1
80) New America Foundation
81) Nixon Center – apply by Dec. 15
82) Malaria No More – not sure if DC- or NYC-based opportunity
83) Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference – Virginia Beach, Va.
84) Military Times
85) One Economy
86) PBS
87) Pepco – Summer 2009 only, DC and other locations
88) Population Reference Bureau – fellowships for 2009 grads
89) Progressive Policy Institute – shows 2008 info only
90) Radio One
91) ReallaeR
92) Red Cross
93) Republican National Committee – apply by Dec. 15
94) Resources for the Future – fellowships & internships
95) RESULTS Educational Fund – at least one opportunity notes a Nov. 30 deadline
96) Sanofi Pasteur
97) Slate/DoubleX
98) Special Olympics of Virginia – Richmond, Va.
99) Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
100) United Press Intl. – also: paid marketing opportunity
101) Urban Institute – research assistants/summer internships
102) US Commission Intl. Religious Freedom – apply by Dec. 15
103) US Institute for Peace – fellowships for full-time DC-area college students only
104) Washington Institute for Near East Study
105) Washington Post/Express
106) Woodrow Wilson International Center *
107) World Resources Institute
108) Worldwatch Institute – no 2009 info posted
109) World Wildlife Fund – some opportunities close in December

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation does not have any internship opportunities – but they do offer some resources on volunteering in the non-profit arena

The National Association of Schools of Public Administration also provides a broad-based source of relevant resources.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Operationalization

The State Department is looking for Website Content Manager to review content and develop web policy and design standards to support diplomacy initiatives. Salary range: $82k-$107k, apply by Friday, Nov. 28. Job ID IIP-2009-0009

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association is seeking a dynamic Director of Communications for their fast-paced organization. Phew – we’re just getting started, and I’m already tired. Those of you with more stamina – and interest/experience in healthcare advocacy, public affairs and media relations might want to look into it.

Military Families United would like to enlist a Director of Communications for proactive, aggressive and responsive earned media efforts. Established media contacts are required; campaign experience is a plus. They also have out the call for a Director of Government Relations with extensive knowledge of current and emerging military-related policy issues and legislative experience.

Children’s Hospital needs a Director, Interactive Communications, stat! Successful candidate will guide the strategic direction, operationalization (!), and maintenance of their web operations. At least three years web development experience and some of the usual web-related skill sets are required. Can also search via main CH career page – use requisition # 1901.

The Center for Clean Air Policy describe themselves as the only independent, nonprofit think tank working exclusively on climate and air quality policy issues at the local, U.S. national and international levels. They have openings for a Government Relations Manager and two or three International Policy Analysts – apply before the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31. Also still listed on their site – but showing an Oct. 31 deadline – is the Brussels-based Director, European Office position.

Amnesty International USA is looking for an accomplished strategist with a distinguished track record to open doors at the highest levels of government, media and other influence-making communities as Government Relations Managing Director. An assortment of lower-profile DC and NY-based opportunities are also available at that link.

The Pew Charitable Trusts has a newly-created Deputy Director, Government Relations position in their also-young (about three years old) GR department. Legislative tracking and advocacy – particularly related to tax issues appear to be main duties. A hefty-sounding twelve years of related experience is required. An assortment of communications and program staff opportunities are also available.

The National Iranian American Council has an opening for you fundraising pros – Director of Development – to help keeps the lights on and the paychecks from bouncing. Internship opportunities also at that link.

The National Parks Association has multiple opportunities to consider:
Today’s job search resource – listing aggregator Virginia Job Network.

Coming Wednesday – for the home-for-the-holidays crowd - just internships.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Save Money. Live Better.

Previously-found opportunities closing this week:

Brookings InstitutionResearch Assistant, Project on Internal Displacement Monday, Nov. 24

Architect of the CapitolPublic Affairs Specialist Tuesday, Nov. 25

Dept. of LaborPublic Affairs Specialist Tuesday, Nov. 25

Treasury Dept.Legislative AdvisorWednesday, Nov. 26

Consumer Data Industry AssociationDirector of Government Affairs Friday, Nov. 28

Joint Center for Political & Economic StudiesAdministrative Assistant - Administrative CoordinatorFriday, Nov. 28

Small Foundations CouncilProgram Manager, Corporate Relations (note: pdf link) – Friday, Nov. 28

Metro Government Relations Officer (note: you’ll have to search further within link) – Friday, Nov. 28

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The National Association of County and City Health Officials has 10 communications, editorial, program and research-oriented positions posted on their website – ranging from low to high experience levels. Of particular general interest to our viewership might be the newly-created Public Communications Manager slot ($63k-$78k salary range, apply by January 7). They also have Internship opportunities available – apply by December 7.

Conservation International has the call out for not just any old VP candidate – but rather a dynamic Vice President for Conservation Policy to provide strategic direction for CI’s overall involvement in international and U.S. policy and identify key issues, organizations and fora* in which to engage. A relevant PhD or Master’s degree, and extensive knowledge of international policies related to biodiversity, climate change and natural resource management are just part of the required toolbox.

Toyota is seeking an experienced Energy and Environmental Research/Analysis professional. Primary responsibilities will be to analyze future long-term energy and environmental issues, sustainable transportation, biofuels, climate change & related issues. Engineering degrees and environmental/energy policy analysis experience required.

Can I get a price check on aisle three for two Walmart jobs? Specifically, I’m talking about two Director, Federal Government Relations positions in Health/Wellness and Environmental Sustainability. Three to five years’ experience with issue–relevant House or Senate Committee/Subcommittee is what they’re looking for in particular.

Self-described leading consulting firm Avisar has a (again, self-described) fantastic opportunity for a Public Affairs/Media Analysis professional with a secret-level clearance for classified work.

The Society for Research in Child Development seeks a Senior Associate for Dissemination and Policy to lead media outreach and work on legislative relations at the federal and state levels, among other duties. The Society is affiliated with the University of Michigan.

Exchange Monitor Publications would like to add several Energy Reporters to their roster. Both mid-career professionals and reporters with 1-3 years experience are encouraged to apply – including recent college graduates with newspaper experience.

To kick off this week’s job-search resources, we give you the Foreign Policy Association job board, which features a preponderance of Washington-area opportunities.

* fora – plural of forum. I had no idea.


Friday, November 21, 2008

Sic Semper Tyrannis

The National Air Transport Association has an immediate opening for a Manager, Regulatory Affairs (note: pdf link) to interface primarily with the FAA and TSA, with an emphasis on monitoring/analyzing regulatory initiatives. Knowledge of FAA regulations – and pilot certification – would be preferred.

The National Association of Realtors is looking for a PAC Major Donor Representative and a PAC Coordinator to help open wallets across the land. Fundraising experience is required for the Major Donor slot; administrative/organizational skills for the Coordinator job.

An anonymous public affairs firm has enlisted Plan B Communications to assist them in finding a Senior Project Manager/Director for client service, new business development, media relations, team leadership, and more. Grassroots campaigns experience would be helpful.

HALT (Help Abolish Legal Tyranny), the nation's largest legal reform organization, has undergrad and grad-student Intern opportunities in their friendly-sounding DC offices. $300 a week in beer money is an added bonus.

The Consumer Data Industry Association is seeking a Director of Government Affairs for policy, legislative and regulatory activities. Capitol Hill experience (naturally) and a law degree are required. Apply by Nov. 28.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies focuses exclusively on issues of particular concern to African Americans and other people of color. They currently list four opportunities available:
The AFL-CIO has two openings for Media Outreach Specialists to manage events, write releases/op-eds/background-materials and perform other media relations duties. A minimum of five years pro-active media outreach, including experience working with Capital Hill reporters, is among the position requirements.

The Center for Independent Media is on deadline to find two News Editors to help manage and direct agenda for two to three of their sites – Colorado Independent, Iowa Independent, Michigan Messenger, Minnesota Independent and New Mexico Independent – out of their Washington offices. Requirements include: minimum of five years editing news at national or statewide level in the region; web writing experience, understanding of policy, legislation and the workings of state government and investigative reporting skills.

The National Academies group (National Academy of Science, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council) is looking for a Senior Program Officer to assist their Policy and Global Affairs Division in their quest to identify and build synergy among their disciplines and issue areas. Masters degree required; PhD in science, engineering or health desired.

Haymarket Media seeks a Washington Bureau Chief for their PRWeek publication. You’ll serve as central editorial contact for your region, representing the magazine’s editorial team – all from your home office in this role.

Friday’s job search tool – Philanthropy Careers – showing 36 jobs in DC alone in the last month, with an emphasis on fundraising/development positions.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

You'll Always Have Paris

Another just-the-jobs Thursday for you – 12 positions with 10 organizations:

1) Department of EnergySupervisory Policy Analyst – salary range $115k-$149k – apply by Friday, Nov. 21 – announcement # 09HQMP-PI-38-266

2) BoardSourceVice President, Governance Research (note: pdf link) – via Slesinger Management

3) Food and Water Watch:
4) ICF InternationalAssociate, Strategic Communications – job ID Job ID: 47860908002 – main ICF career page

5) Nature ConservancyWeb Systems Manager – search using job ID 10656

6) Ogilvy PRAccount Director, Social Marketing Practice

7) Procter & GambleGlobal Government Relations Manager – job ID ER 00000549 – main P&G careers page

8) Rare ConservationDirector, Communications & Creative Services

9) United WayExecutive Vice President, Investor Relations – via Korn Ferry

10) Unknown association/advocacy group, children’s issuesLegislative Assistant – salary range up to $55k – via Hire Standard Staffing

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Follow the Money

Securing America’s Energy Future seeks a Director, Congressional Affairs to lobby on energy security issues – specifically reducing dependence on foreign oil. They’re looking for candidates with working relationships with decision makers on energy issues in particular.

Are you inherently nosey? Maybe you should look into a Communications/ Research Internship with the Center for Responsive Politics, where you’ll help them track and analyze the effects of money and influence in politics. Jan 1 is their application guideline for Spring 2009.

Global engineering/construction firm URS has the call out for a Junior Strategic Communications Specialist to work in their Gaithersburg offices. Public relations experience and writing, media relations, event planning, and community outreach skills get you in the door. Job ID URS27743.

Yesterday’s edition featured the National Wildlife Foundation’s Online Grassroots Coordinator - Conservation Programs posting. We should have also taken that opportunity to also note that Sr. Manager, Grassroots Marketing and Operations job – the coordinator’s boss – is also currently listed.

Also available in the environmental area is the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Project Manager opportunity with the Environmental Defense Fund. They seek 8+ years relevant work experience in fisheries or natural resources policy/management, with particular experience dealing with complex policy, regulatory, or legislative processes.

Looking for a unique brand of Capitol Hill experience? Consider an Internship with the Congressional Management Foundation – a group providing management training, consulting, and research services to congressional offices. They claim they won’t treat you like a lackey and you’ll learn a great deal about how Congress works.

A national Jewish women's organization is searching for a Director, Marketing/Communications (scroll down to bottom). Offices in New York, DC and Israel. The position oversees the marketing, membership, and communications initiatives for the organization. Via Association Staffing – several other DC-based association admin/management jobs also available at link.

The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy has an opening for a Communications Coordinator in their Fall Church operation. Newsletter production and email/website outreach are among the responsibilities. Salary range: $35k-$45k.

Well off our beaten path in terms of geography – but surely one of you folks would like to become the Executive Director of the Montana Brewers Association in Billings, MT. Your six-pack of responsibilities: communication, administration, operations, public relations, fund raising, and lobbying on behalf of the association.

Bethesda-based BrowserMedia has multiple web-related jobs to fill, including Project Manager and Information Architect positions.

Today’s job search resources involve the 2008 Plum Book – United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions (official PDF/text version) and an interactive version – www.transitionjobs.us – brought to you by Avue Technologies.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

AEs, VPs & EDs

Two openings available with the Alliance to Save Energy: Director, Municipal Clean Energy Project - and - Public Policy Associate

U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks an Executive Director, Policy for their Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness. The incumbent will develop and implement policy on capital markets regulatory matters and serve as the substantive expert on related issues. Seven-plus years experience developing policy related to capital markets and a thorough understanding of financial services regulation are part of the desired skill-set.

NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland has Internship opportunities available starting in January – apply by Dec. 12. The Communications Intern will work on a variety of activities in including social networking, newsletter production and preparing news summaries. A Program Intern is also sought to assist with lobbying, membership and other outreach functions.

Edelman PR has Senior & Assistant Account Executive slots to fill. The Senior AE slot appears to be for healthcare-related work, and requires at least three years experience. The Assistant AE is an entry-level position with their StrategyOne unit (although PR internship experience is desired).

Hurry – the American College of Cardiology has been looking for a new Vice President, Advocacy since October. The Veep will manage legislative policy, regulatory affairs, payer advocacy, PAC, Grassroots, and state government activities.

Are you interested/experienced in online activism, grassroots, social marketing, and conservation? If so, the National Wildlife Federation might consider you for their Online Grassroots Coordinator - Conservation Programs position. Successful candidate will work with campaign staff to implement strategic approaches for the mobilization of e-activists. Internet skills and familiarity with grassroots mobilization would be helpful, as well.

This one’s a little bit out of our usual public affairs wheelhouse: the Association for Small Foundations represents 3,000+ foundations with few or no staffers. They are looking for a Program Manager, Corporate Relations (note: pdf link) to help provide and promote the programs and services offered by ASF, as well as manage selected events and corporate sponsor outreach. Apply by Nov. 28.

The American Art Therapy Association is hunting for an Executive Director who is comfortable working within a non-traditional/virtual office as well as traditional office management structure. Some items to note: they also employ an association management firm, the position is a contract offering – no benefits supplied – and, requires just 30-35 hours a week of your time. Apply by Dec. 5.

A double-dose of enviro-oriented job search tools today: job boards from GreenBiz.com – and – treehugger.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Mystery Loves Company

Previously-found opportunities closing this week:

The Architect of the Capitol would like to add a new Public Affairs Specialist to their Office of the Director of Congressional and External Relations. Winning hire is responsible for planning and carrying out the public information, internal information, government relations, and community relations programs – and coordinates visits of VIPs to AOC facilities and events. Salary: $98-$127k - deadline: Nov. 25 – announcement number: OCER-2009-018

Takeda Pharmaceuticals has a cool-titled position available: National Director - External Affairs & Technical Intelligence (Search using job number 0800562 or under Illinois-based positions). Prime directives for the ND-EA&TI involve developing public policy strategies in concert with government affairs team and other internal/external stakeholders. A PhD is desired, and the position may be located in DC or Deerfield, IL, according to the description.

Do you have plans to motor west? If it’s in that Prius or bio-diesel conversion, then perhaps you would be interested in the California State Director of Government Affairs opportunity with the Environmental Working Group – in either Oakland or Sacramento. They’re looking for someone with substantial experience in legislative and policy battles at the state level – with California legislative, regulatory and policy experience in particular.

Pharma giant Amgen seeks a Director of Regulatory Affairs (note: pdf-hybrid link) to define and defend their interests on regulatory issues, working with government, association and company stakeholders. You can also search via their main career page, using job ID NB50355026.

Unidentified bipartisan health government relations lobbying shop is putting out the call for a Government Relations Director (Health Care). A minimum of five years experience and expertise in health policy and federal legislative, appropriations, and regulatory processes is required – but “portables are not necessary” – which I imagine means that you don’t have to bring business in with you – they’re plenty busy right now, thank you. Search managed by the Mergis Group.

An anonymous non-profit dedicated to promoting product development and world-wide access to microbicides has engaged FutureStep/Korn Ferry to help them find a Director of Communications. Candidates with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in relevant health care (for-profit and non-profit) organizations are encouraged to apply. They are, in particular, looking for someone who can develop compelling narratives about the impact and value of their company and its work. You can also search here using keyword IABC65088.

An yet another another mystery healthcare-related job for you – an unnamed DC law firm is looking for a Public Affairs Advisor with an interest in healthcare issues for the usual gamut of legislative/lobbying activities.

The Treasury Department has a space for a Legislative Advisor with their Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for legislative and policy analysis and advocacy work. Salary range: $58k-90k – apply by Nov. 26 – announcement # 09-CDFI-015P.

Freedom House seeks a Managing Editor for its bi-lingual website, Gozaar.org, promoting for discussion of democracy and human rights in Iran. The Managing Editor will manage production and English content of Gozaar, and work to expand the site’s offerings. A Master’s degree, writing/journalism experience and Middle East issue experience are among the job requirements.

The American Institute of Architects has their designs on hiring a new Manager, Federal Regulatory Relations. Considerable knowledge of the federal government and its regulatory and rulemaking agencies is the principal qualification.

This October listing for Senior Director, Eastern Forests with the Wilderness Society may be past its prime – but perhaps one of you with interest – and extensive experience - in forest and wildlife conservation may still want to look into it.

Finally – for those of you looking to leave the swamps of the Potomac for Manhattan – Ketchum PR has an opening for an Account Executive, Issues and Crisis Management for which DC–related experience – crisis communications, healthcare, government, public affairs and/or media relations – would make you an attractive candidate.

Today’s job searchers resource – journalismjobs.com. Just four DC-based jobs in there as of today’s posting – but all of them seem fairly recent/fresh.