Green Bottle

Let's start your Monday off with previously-referenced opportunities closing this week:

Open Society Institute – Senior Policy Analyst – Eurasia-related issues – May 11

Maryland Association of Counties – Associate Director, Government Relations – May 13

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – Executive Director – May 15

– Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center – Director of Marketing – York, Pa. – May 15

Style Weekly – Arts & Culture Editor – Richmond, Va. – May 15

Census Bureau – Media Specialist – $60k-$95k – job ID 23-09-D10-239 – May 15

George Mason University

• Director of Marketing & Communications – May 15
• Director, Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics – May 15
  

American Civil Liberties Union – Media Relations Associate – New York – May 15

Center for Reproductive Rights – Director of Finance – New York – May 15

Brookings Institution:

• Project Assistant – upper $30k range – May 15
• Policy/Research Assistant – May 15
  
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The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation seeks multi-faceted, high-energy individual to fill the Marketing Manager position for this small but aggressive business development organization. $35k-$40k, apply by May 26.

We found this neat-sounding Department of Energy Policy and Communications Analyst position ($102k-$133k – job ID 09-DOECFO-006-2 – apply by May 14) through the new Recovery Jobs segment of USAjobs.gov – but we’re a little disappointed that it’s only open to current DOE Headquarters Employees with Competitive Status.

The good news – however, is that we did find a few publicly-available jobs among the recovery-related offerings that might interest you:

• Department of Labor – Management Staff Assistant – $41k-$53k – ARRA-ETA-09-035DEU – apply by May 14
• Department of Labor – Staff Assistant – $60k-$79k – ARRA-ETA-09-041DEU – apply by May 21
• Department of Agriculture – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$113k – 09-RUS59CD-DEU – apply by June 1
  

The Open Society Institute is giving you until May 29 to get your CV in shape for their Policy Analyst for African Affairs position, where you’ll develop advocacy strategies to influence public opinion and US government policy on Africa – and then carry them out. They also have multiple New York-based intern and program positions available.

Fenton Communications is looking for Senior Vice President (scroll down to find) candidates with a strong network of players in progressive politics and a track record for securing new business in an agency setting. Ten+ years experience in public interest communications, or demonstrated equivalent experience, with preference for experience in advocacy/political public relations required. Chaloner Associates leads the search.

Among your duties as Space Policy Analyst for SAIC: Develop responses to Congressionally Directed Space Cadre and Space Industrial Base taskings – and – rovide technical, analytic, and managerial support to create synergy across the industrial base, academia, labs, the space science and technology (S&T) sector, and government space stakeholders to enable National Security Space. It all sounds pretty great to us. Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Polygraph required. Can also search here, using req ID 146192.

Crossroads United Methodist Church (Ashburn, Va.) is looking for a Communications and Connections Director. If thou art chosen, you’ll develop and implement a well-focused strategic communication plan that encompasses all media types, is that extends their discipleship strategy, and will also oversee the development of new ‘virtual church’/website.

Catholic Relief Services is seeking Director of Communications to pilot a strategic communications plan that increases CRS' visibility, and oversee the development of a comprehensive social media operation. You’ll lead a staff of 12 – just as the fellow who ran this organization as a start-up did a couple of millennia back. Baltimore location.

We go from the church to the pew – the Pew Charitable Trusts, to be precise – where their flock is short one Senior Associate, Communications. Four to eight years of media relations experience in the public policy and/or nonprofit arena desired; experience in a public relations firm and/or on Capitol Hill is a plus.

Hilton Hotels is moving their corporate offices from Beverly Hills to Fairfax. Accordingly, there are several new opportunities potentially available. Here’s a sampling of marketing/communications jobs posted in the last month (search, under “corporate” link, using ID number or DC metro location):

• Director, Communications – 25287
• Director, Media Strategy & Planning – advertising oriented – 25242
• Manager, Website & Content Management – 25037
• Director, Website + Content Management – 26749
  

You’ll have to relocate to White Plains, NY to become Media Brand Director for Heineken USA – but surely one of is willing to leave your DC-life behind to promote green bottle lifestyle. Among your duties: propose new and innovative ways to reach our target consumer segments – like perhaps generous corporate sponsorships for well-loved public affairs jobs websites.

Does this sound like you: MA or ABD (PhD candidate) in international affairs or related area required with emphasis on Chinese politics and foreign policy? Native-level proficiency in English, and high proficiency in Mandarin Chinese? If so, the Brookings Institution would your resume by May 25 for their Research Assistant position. Upper $30k – lower $40k range.

The Society for Neuroscience has the call out for:

• Media Officer
• Annual Meeting Program Assistant
• Government & Public Affairs Coordinator
  

Audible - a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com located in Newark NJ seeks a Communications Specialist to implement research and communications projects as for the CEO – blogging, speechwriting, media monitoring, report-writing, and the like. Can also search here, using job # 37161.

Monday's job search tool is exec search firm Witt-Kieffer, who appear to specialize in placements for healthcare and academic non-profits (look under practice areas to find current searches).

Dream Jobs and Beer Machines

For your Saturday change-up, we look at new media and online communications related jobs and titles nearby and around the country:

Americorps/State of Iowa – Online Communications opportunities (use keyword 6087BR) - $12k (dependent upon position and funding availability ), $5k education award, and health/dental/death benefit insurance.

Booz Allen Hamilton – Web and New Media Manager – can also search here, in McLean, VA location or job ID 01069422

Cengage – Executive Director, Content & Media Production – Belmont, CA

Christian Service Charities – Senior Associate, Marketing, Web & Communications - $45k-$55k

Clorox Co. – MarCom Associate Group Manager - Interactive/Social Media – Oakland, CA

Cone – Supervisor of New Media – Boston, MA

CUnet – Interactive Planner/Strategist, Social Media – Paramus, NJ

Disney Interactive Media Group – Director, Global Brand Marketing – Glendale, GA – can also search here, using job ID 194890

Fullhouse Interactive – Social Media Director – Milwaukee, WI – note: they boast a beer machine on premises

International Food Policy Research Institute – Social Media Intern

Murphy-Goode Winery – Wine Country Lifestyle Correspondent – note: Murphy-Goode has received terrific publicity for this job, which has probably consumed more tweet and blog bandwidth than Nigerian email scammery and kitten & panda pictures combined. We suspect the dream-job stunt-marketing trend is about to explode.

National Association of Home Builders – Online Content Administrator

NESN – New Media Associate Editor – Boston, MA

PGE Corp. – Senior Manager, Employee Experience (use job number 09001876) – San Francisco, CA

Scripps Networks – Intern, Online Editorial (select req ID 689) – Knoxville, TN

USA Today – Intern, Online Marketing

Mr. Drysdale

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is seeking a Legislative & Policy Analyst for their FDA/Healthcare Regulation Practice Group. Your primary responsibility will be to provide assistance/research for attorneys and clients on federal legislative and regulatory projects.

The hipsters at Kimpton Hotels are in search of a Regional Director of Online Marketing to lead proactive, effective online marketing and distribution efforts. Winning hire is more than welcome to comp me a couple drinks at one of these cool spots.

The Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (we’re in favor of that) has a new President, and they’ve created a new position – Senior Administrative Assistant – to make sure everything goes smoothly and swimmingly for her. Staffing Advisors is helming the hunt.

Strategic Media Services is looking for an experienced Online Media Buyer with TV and radio buying experience a plus. Please have at least two years experience in researching, planning and buying online campaigns on your resume. Or be able to fake it.*

We like to tease our friends at the World Bank – we think of them as blustery Drysdales to our folksy Clampetts. Nonetheless, we admire their StAR (Stolen Asset Recovery) Initiative, implemented to encourage and facilitate timely return of corruptly acquired assets, and further curtail safe havens for the proceeds of corruption. So, take a look at the Senior Public Sector Specialist position available there, and see if you’re willing or able to help. Apply by May 20.

Newly posted opportunities from Verizon – search here, in DC location for more background, or go directly to:

• Director, Federal Government Relations
• Intern, Public Affairs
• Intern, Public Affairs, Policy & Communications
  

Mystery financial services company seeks Government Affairs Specialist to research/monitor legislative and policy developments. They’re looking for 1-2 years experience and working knowledge of the legislative process.

Peace X Peace (as in: peace by peace) is in search of a Program Director to lead the promotion of women’s perspectives and solutions for peace building by leveraging cutting edge communications and technology. Minimum 8-10 years in program development and evaluation, and an MA degree or equivalent work experience in international development, gender studies or related field is required. Apply by May 31.

The Center for Reproductive Rights has enlisted Isaacson, Miller to help them find a Director of Government Relations and Communications. This DC-based (don’t let the “location” at top of description fool you) position is apparently reserved for a leader of exceptional commitment, vision, courage, judgment, and willingness to challenge the status quo. Not quite that visionary or courageous? They also have NY-based slots for a Legal Program Associate and Director of Finance (apply by May 15 for the latter).

Aligent Technologies is seeking a Director of Government Relations to advocate for their Life Sciences and Chemical Analysis operations. Your solid technical credentials would look best with advanced degree in related fields to Life Sciences, complimented with a degree in physics/chemistry, along with strong working knowledge of federal agencies, congressional practices. Established regulatory contacts a plus – aren’t they always? Search here, using req # 2030284 if link not compliant.

Accenture’s books are short one Government Relations Senior Specialist (search job number 00073814 or DC location). Heavy emphasis on research, analysis and representation on higher education and workforce development acts and legislation, and working with trade association/coalition peers.

Complete your application by May 13 for the Associate Director, Government Relations position with the Maryland Association of Counties. Requirements include excellent writing and oral communication skills, post graduate or law degree, familiarity with Maryland state and local government, computer proficiency. And, as you might guess, it’s in Annapolis.

General Electric has some intriguing new DC-based opportunities:

• Program Manager, Gov't Relations, Healthcare R&D (search DC location or job # 1056138) – guide government programs in alignment with GE and GE Global Research’s technology strategies and capabilities in the Healthcare R&D.
• Program Manager, Gov't Relations, Energy R&D (1055778) – same as above, but for energy (natch), including, but not limited to renewable and sustainable energy programs.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is looking for an Ethics Program Administrator to help keep them on the straight-and-narrow path. Baltimore/Woodlawn location – $86k-$113k – job ID HHS-CM-OOM-2009-0045 – apply by May 19.

It is apparently policy analyst-hiring season at the Center for Law and Social Policy:

• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Federal
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst - State
• Policy Analyst,Workforce Development
  

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine has room for a Government Relations Associate to join them in the Chevy Chase offices. One to three years of professional experience desired, association government relations/advocacy/lobbying experience preferred.

Friday’s job-search resource asks and answers the question: What Twitter applications should you use for your job hunt?, per career coach/consultants at Keppie Careers.

* Probably won't work. On the other hand, what have you got to lose?

Point Blank*

All kinds of good stuff in today's Just-the-Jobs Thursday edition.

1) American Cancer Society – Associate Director, Policy – you can also search here, using DC location or job ID 4350

2) American Geophysical Union – Director of Communications & Outreach – search managed by Staffing Advisors

3) American Heart Association – Project Coordinator, Federal Advocacy

4) AOL:

• Senior Director, Corporate Communications – Platform-A division – New York – search using job req 111741BR
• Senior Director, Corporate Communications – MediaGlow division – New York – search using job req 111742BR
• Communications Director – Dulles, Va.
  

5) ASME International – Senior Government Relations Representative

6) Center for a New American Dream:

• Conscious Consumer Marketplace Intern – apply by May 15
• Blog/Website Intern – looking for someone immediately
• Communications Intern, Fall 2009 – apply by Oct. 2
• Responsible Purchasing Network Intern – apply by May 15
• Responsible Purchasing Network Fellowships – one year appointment – $1,450/mo. plus benefits – two positions available
  

7) Collaborative Communications Group – Associate

8) Congressional Quarterly – Regulatory Document Processor

9) Corporate Executive Board – search under sales and marketing or job number listed:

• Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer – 41779
• Marketing Communications Writer – 41756
• Online Marketing Director – 41757
  

10) DC Vote – Communications Associate

11) Energy Action Coalition – Communications Director

12) Feinstein Kean Healthcare – Account Director

13) Georgetown University – Web Manager – School of Continuing Studies

14) Google – Communications Manager, Policy

15) IMC – Senior Health Policy Analyst – ref: HS07-53 – supporting Office of Science Policy at NIH

16) National Human Genome Research Institute – Director – apply by July 17

17) National Institutes of Health – Chief Information Officer – $117k-$117k – job ID OD-09-02SES – apply by June 1

18) Natural Resources Defense Council – Program Assistant

19) US Green Building Council:

• Director of Government Sector Programs
• Sponsorship & Exhibition Associate – entry-level position

* Nope - no NRA or Coalition to Stop Gun Violence jobs today - we're referring to the Lee Marvin, John Vernon (perhaps best known for his role as Dean Vernon Wormer) and Angie Dickinson film Point Blank, that we watched Tuesday night. Sometimes the clever titles are hard to come by, you know.

Outside Your Comfort Zone

The Dept. of Agriculture/Food Safety Inspection Service has a Media Public Affairs Specialist, Press Officer spot for someone who can build professional relationships with the media, and manage press conferences, interviews, and related activities. Pay grade is $73k-$113k, job ID W-CPAO-2009-0026, apply by May 18.

The Maryland State Teachers Association is seeking an Electronic Communications Specialist (word doc link inside) with web design experience, ability to produce creative content for the website, and familiarity with PHP, CSS, Dreamweaver, XHTML, JavaScript, Flash, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and video editing software. Pay range is $40k-$66k, and the application deadline has been extended to June 1. Located in heart of historic downtown Annapolis.

We’re seeing more and more good-looking jobs at LinkedIn, like this Digital Public Affairs Vice President opportunity with Edelman PR. Passion for politics, web savvy and strategic communications experience are among the requirements to receive their “highly competitive” pay package. You can also find it here, under DC location.

You have until May 22 to get your CV together for the Senior Public Information Officer posting with the DHS-affiliated Customs and Border Protection Agency, paying $73k-$95k per annum. Job ID is IHC-256928-SFP-PN.

What could be more timely than a job at a company dedicated to advancing the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide? Gilead Sciences Inc. is looking for a Regional Lead, Government Affairs (search req ID 2929 or DC location) with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in health care industry or related policy field and proven expertise driving strategic initiatives and building key relationships.

We would write up more about the Vice President for Federal Legislative Affairs position with the American Wind Energy Association – but, you can probably tell just by looking at title and organization that it’s a big-deal lobbying job in an interesting field, and they want smart, driven folks with plenty of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate for Cisco Systems’ Director, Government Affairs job should currently be working in the Congress of the United States—US Senate or US House of Representatives--or in the private sector at a law firm, corporation or trade association and have relevant experience in U. S. public policy and political affairs drawn from experience working on Capitol Hill. Well, that narrows it down to 93% of the DC area population, we suppose. Job listed as San Jose-located, but it has to be a DC based gig, right? Can also search here, using req # E846727.

The Brookings Institution is accepting applications for the position of Director and Senior Fellow of the John L. Thornton China Center. Winning hire will steer the research agenda and activities of the Center, focusing on critical policy areas in the region to foster high-level dialogue and public debate, and will coordinate with Brookings’s partners at Tsinghua University. Apply by May 29.

Locke Lord Strategies, a lobbying and consulting firm, is looking for a Legislative Assistant to support clients both domestic and international. Slight preference for Democratic background noted.

It’s far from the DC area, and perhaps outside the comfort zone and expertise of most of us here, but isn’t there someone in our viewership interested in taking on the challenge of Country Representative, Malawi for the health and social well-being exporters at Population Services International? You’ll inherit a program with an annual budget of $13 million, a staff of 200 and major, multi-year funding is assured. The less adventurous of you might be interested in the DC-based Program Manager, East Africa slot, instead.

Do you have a record of excellent scholarship and teaching in any of these subject areas: American Politics & Public Affairs • International Affairs • Religion & Politics • Health Care Admin. & Policy • Community Development and Social Change • Law and Society? Georgetown University is looking for summer Lecturers in these areas for their School of Continuing Studies. You would probably be best not to mention your desire for tenure in your application letter.

The Chronicle of Higher Education seeks a Web Development Manager – talented and committed, please – for its New Media Department. They’re looking for skill and experience with MySQL, Apache, Linux, and PHP, project management principles, HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, and Javascript.

York, Pa., isn’t too far away – closer than Malawi, at least. The Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center is located there, and you could be too, as their Director of Marketing. Apply by May 15.

Wednesday's job search resource: the online job bank of the American Advertising Federation. Unfortunately, we didn't see anything listed for Stirling Cooper.

Media Special

This online cabal is a big fan and loyal consumer of old-line, institutional media - and the the precarious state of the Boston Globe inspired us to bring you media and journalism jobs for our Tuesday focus:

1105 Media – Graphics Reporter/Copy Editor

A.M. Best Co. – Washington Bureau Manager

Atlantic Media/National Journal Group

• Journalist/Blogger – Atlantic Business Channel
• Reporter – Global Security Newswire
  

Army Times Publishing Co. – Deputy News Editor

Broadcasting Board of Governors – TV Production Specialist – $60k-$79k – job ID DEU-09-79 – apply by May 6

Bulletin News – News Analyst/Editor

Center for American Progress – Editor, campusprogress.org

Chronicle of Higher Education:

• Publisher
• Director of Editorial Research
• Editorial Internships – Fall 2009 – apply by June 4
  

CitySearch – DC City Editor

Congressional Quarterly – multiple opportunities – titles include Digital Media Coordinator, Committee and Senate Leadership Reporters, Web Producer, and admin positions

Dow Jones – Senior National Security/Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Gannett Co:

• Executive Editor, USA Weekend
• Web Designer, Gannett Healthcare Group
  

Magazine Group:

• Managing Editor – for two medically-focused consumer magazines
• Freelance Copy Editor
  

McClatchey-Tribune Regional News – Assistant News Editor - $45k-$50k

McGraw Hill/Platts – Senior Editor, Nuclear Power (search DC location or job ID 9319)

National Academies – Science Writer

National Public Radio:

• Digital Health Correspondent/Editor
• Reporter/Correspondent – Moscow Bureau
  

Parkersburg (W.Va.) News & Sentinel – Experienced Journalist

Roll Call:

• Managing Editor, congress.org
• Sales Executives
  

Style Weekly – Arts & Culture Editor – Richmond, Va. – apply by May 15

Time Warner - search using using location or req # below:

• Bureau Assignment Editor – CNN – DC – req # 112330BR
• Field Production Manager – CNN – DC – req # 111882BR
  

Thomson Reuters – Reporter/Author – SEC/financial regulation issues – can also search here, using job # MAR00001548 or DC location

Unknown industry-leading monthly magazine – Managing Editor – $50k-$60k

Washington City Paper – Internships – unpaid, full- and part-time opportunities

Washington Post – admin and production opportunities and also info on newsroom employment

Washington Post Digital – sales & web-related opportunities

Washington Times – editorial/opinion jobs listed

W*USA TV:

• Morning Executive Producer
• Multimedia Writer/Producer/Editor
• Weekend Assignment Editor – part time

High Noon - or thereabouts

Previously referenced jobs closing this week:

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$113k – job ID OFC-09-01 – May 4

Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Marketing and Communications Manager – May 4

Secretary of the Army – Congressional Actions Coordinator – $60k-$98k – job ID NEHT09094152D – May 4

Women’s High Tech Coalition, Geek Squad, and Best Buy – Public Policy Intern – $3,000 stipend – May 6

Congressional Research Service/Library of Congress – Analyst, Healthcare Delivery & Services – $102k-$133k – job ID 090069 – May 6

Center for Responsive Politics – Communications Director – May 8

National Association of County & City Health Officials – Senior Analyst, Public Health Preparedness – $52k-$64k – May 8

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The Civil Air Patrol is run by all volunteers, and they could use a few more to work on public affairs activities. They are especially in search of a sharp grant writer, along with assistance with a monthly YouTube newscast, event marketing, and garnering greater media coverage. You can find a very helpful public affairs contact here if you're interested in volunteering.

In addition to the expiring-today jobs referenced in our Sunday post below, the Treasury Dept.’s Office of Financial Stability also needs to fill desks for:

• Homeownership Operations Analyst – $50k-$133k – job ID 09-DO-366DH – apply by May 7
• Senior Liaison Officer – $120k-$153k – job ID 09-DO-436DH – apply by May 7
• Procurement Analyst - $86k-$133k – job ID 09-DO-373DH – apply by May 8
• Credit Modeling & Financial Specialist – job ID 09-DO-356DH – apply by May 13
• Operations Specialist - $50k-$133k – job ID 09-DO-424DH – apply by May 15

The Association of American Medical Colleges has a fairly fresh (posted Apr. 28) Senior Media Relations Specialist opening. Daily contact with health/science/medical national and trade press, as well interfacing with as with internal and stakeholder audiences, is among chief responsibilities. Demonstrated skills in media relations, including pitching ability, are sought – along with internet savvy and top-notch writing.

The Census Bureau’s Media Specialist opportunity comes with a couple strings attached – a possible Sept. 2010 term limit, along with an applicant boundary of DC and Montgomery/Prince George’s counties. Pay range: $60k-$95k, job ID 23-09-D10-239, apply by May 15.

The British American Security Information Council wants your resumes in the hopper by “midday” (Noon? When sun is at highest point? When they get back from lunch? Or high tea?) on June 1 for their Program Director, Washington Office position. They’ll pay you somewhere between $64k-$75k, and you’ll develop good working relationships with policy makers, opinion-shapers, and the media with the aim of promoting BASIC's work and positions.

Opportunities to play defense for the Defenders of Wildlife:

• Director of Conservation Planning
• Online Communications Volunteer – work schedule is flexible, with preference to candidates who are able to volunteer 20-40 hours per week.

The crew at Nonprofit Staffing Solutions is trying to help a membership organization of basic scientists and physicians recruit a Media Officer on a temporary/contract basis. These mad (or pleasant – how should we know?) scientists require that you have a minimum 3-6 years of communications experience at a scientific or medical related institution/organization, p.r. agency, and/or background as a science or medical journalist.

PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) has Director of Communications and Development Coordinator slots to fill - note: pdf/hybrid links that gave my ancient and crotchety computer some mild difficulty.

Preferred Systems Solutions style themselves as a recognized leader in providing information technology, engineering services, program management and consulting services. They would like to procure a Communications Specialist III to garner some extra recognition for their government and commercial clients. You’ll need to be able to achieve Secret level clearance to be invited into their Ft. Belvior fortifications on a permanent basis. Search here (Virginia location) if previous link is unhelpful.

The Maryland Institute College of Art is looking for a temporary Media Relations Writer/Publicist to assist with efforts to increase MICA’s reputation as a national leader in art and design higher education. So – how temporary, and why? Perhaps this snippet will give you a clue of what has transpired: MICA’s Office of Communications is undergoing significant changes as it prepares for new leadership and the development of a new strategic effort to expand greatly external awareness of MICA and its impact on art and design locally, regionally and nationally. This position offers an opportunity to participate in this transitional planning. Baltimore location.

An unknown Rockville operation is looking for Media Buyer & PR Manager to promote jewelry events by creating and expediting media plans; negotiating and monitoring media contracts and expenses. Female-focused media (we’re too lazy to come up with a Lifetime movie title here, but that cliché is pretty tired, anyways) includes print, radio, tv, internet and grass roots. $32k-$42k pay grade noted.

The Vane Brothers Company, boasting of more than 110 years of maritime excellence, is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist of the professional, flexible and extremely dependable variety, presumably to help them boast a little more. However, be aware that we could not find this Baltimore-based opportunity replicated among the shoreside offerings on their careers page.

Zurich of North America is in search of an Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs for the usual gamut of public affairs, lobbying, regulatory, and political-oriented activities. Advanced degree in relevant field strongly preferred (e.g. law, public admin, govt., etc). Your potential future Swiss overlords also have an Executive Assistant position in their government affairs operation that they describe as a fantastic opportunity.

Three or more years of project management experience? Excellent written and oral communication skills? Ability to work independently and as part of a team to effectively manage several projects simultaneously? If you’re nodding your head, you should lay claim to the Projects Manager position at the Propane Education and Research Council. And by lay claim, we mean send them a very nice letter, spiffy resume, and all the other info they desire.

Director of New Media sounds like a pretty sweet title, and the Center for Community Change sounds like a worthwhile social justice non-profit group. One part of the job is helping oversee experimental approaches to increasing the size and loyalty of their donor base.

Your job-hunt resource to kick off the week is the recently-hatched twitterjobsearch.com search engine.

Sundays in the TARP

We interrupt your NASCAR-watching, yard-working, power-napping or child-supervising afternoon with an ultra-rare, first-of-its-kind Sunday edition of DCPA+CJ. So what couldn't wait until Monday?

The answer - these Monday-expiring (11:59, we think) opportunities at the US Department of Treasury's TARP-wielding Office of Financial Stability:

• Supervisory Fraud Specialist - $120-$153k - job ID 09-DO-027DH - May 4
• Supervisory Compliance Risk Specialist - $120k-$153k - job ID 09-DO-360DH - May 4
• Information Disclosure Specialist - $102k-$133k - job ID 09-DO-340DH - May 4
• Public Affairs Specialist/HPO Comm Marketing Analyst - $50k-$133k - job ID 09-DO-367DH - May 4
• Homeownership Policy Analyst - $50k-$133k - job ID 09-DO-364DH - May 4
• Homeownership Data Analyst - $50k-$133k - job ID 09-DO-363DH - May 4
• Accountant/Internal Controls Analyst - $86k-$133k - job ID 09-DO-365DH - May 4

So, cancel the afternoon happy hour, TIVO the Nats game, and get cracking on your applications for these excellent TARP/Office of Financial Stability jobs. Note: we'll have more OFS opportunities for you on Monday - or find them for yourself at usajobs.gov.

Advertising Department

A handful of individuals following this site or my twitter feed (barnesgordon) have blog or websites associated with their personal job search in PR or public affairs, or referencing their solo-practitioner PR firm/capabilities. Here's a few examples I've found:

• The Final 30 Days
• Authentic Marketing Communications
• Looking to Burst into Magazine Publishing
  
• Public Relations Portfolio
• Media Relations Consultant
  

You will notice that I have not included names (although they can be found inside the links), so that they are not likely to show up in a google search as associated with a job-seeking site. Of course, if any of the folks listed here would like their link to be removed, shoot me an email (see view my complete profile at lower right), and I'll cut it.

But - here is my offer to you - if you are a job searcher in public affairs/PR or related fields (media, government relations, web development, corporate communications) and have a personal job search website or linkedin profile, send it to me, and I'll reference it on the site; either in a Saturday post, or a daily post. Include a title (something like looking for a PR job in Chicago) and a concise, single sentence description of your background/skills (for example, mine is broad advocacy communications experience including media relations, grassroots, online communications, speechwriting, social media and advertising).

Please be a solo PR/public affairs practitioner, or full-time job-searcher, and not an internship-searcher. Also - please, no tiny-url submissions - I am seeing them increasingly used as spam/virus trojan horses of late.

I don't know where this will lead - but I would certainly like to help a few of you aspiring PR and public affairs job seekers - and solo practitioners - find jobs and/or business opportunities.

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Also - this recently dropped in my in box, and I wanted to pass it along (note: I know nothing about this organization personally):

My name is Jess Rimington and I'm the Executive Director of a small non-profit called One World Youth Project (www.oneworldyouthproject.org). We have a pending opportunity to incubate in collaboration with Georgetown University. This would provide us with the ability to bring 5 of our international staff members from Philippines, Nigeria, and the USA together in one place for two years to scale our budding program. However, since there is not enough office space within Georgetown University, this offer is dependent on our ability to find office space for free in the D.C. area.

We are looking for enough space for 5 people from August 2009 to August 2010. (Ideally August 2009 to August 2011). We are extremely flexible and could work in cramped, windowless quarters. If you know of any businesses or non-profits anywhere in the D.C. the area that may have extra space, please contact me at the email found here (scroll to bottom).

Divas and Fast-Trackers

Georgetown University – in particular, their Law Center Academic Conferences and Continuing Legal Education Department – is currently seeking a Publications and Program Manager to assist with the Georgetown Law Journal Annual Review of Criminal Procedure. Pay is in the $33k-$35k range.

The gurus at iWeb Strategies are in search mode for a Project Manager who can handle a broad range of assignments related to online political work. Internet strategy or website management experience, along with HTML and Photoshop skills, are required; WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla chops would be a plus. Heart of Old Town Alexandria location.

The Brookings Institution will be accepting resumes until May 15 for their Project Assistant opening with the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. Event management and administration of the Doha Center website are among chief responsibilities. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic preferred; familiarity with Middle Eastern issues desirable. Salary in upper $30k bracket.

Turn down the volume (or pump it up, if that’s your thing) when you visit the Primal Marketing Group site to look for some kind of marketing/sales opportunity (see careers), where commitments to brands and suppliers require us to expedite expansion plans for the US market both divisionally and geographically.

Are you good in a state-of-flux sort of environment? The American Medical Student Association and Foundation note an immediate opening for a Communications and Marketing Senior Director to be tasked with leading and growing a reorganized department within an organizational structure that is being realigned. Our guess is that outside HR/organizational-change consultants were somehow involved.

Three+ years professional experience in planning, designing, and developing interactive websites? Portfolio showcasing stellar web design work, both aesthetically and in terms of user experience? A pair of affirmatives qualifies you to check out this Web Designer/Developer position with Rock Creek Strategic Marketing, a Chevy Chase-based branding and communications outfit.

In addition to the Vice President for Program & Policy position we referenced yesterday, the Education Trust is also in search of:

• Administrative Assistant, Government Affairs
• Higher Education Research & Policy Analyst
• Communications Specialist
• Manager, New Media
  

Takoma Park’s 1Sky is focused on a single issue: global warming (they’re against it). They’ve got seats available on the figurative campaign bus (or hybrid) for:

• Development Associate (note: pdf link)
• Online Community Organizer (pdf)
• Organizer (pdf)
• Interns (pdf) - multiple program areas
  

An unknown Baltimore concern is looking for several Editor Assistant types with mathematics background/education. Ideal candidates have computer savvy, strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Pay is $15-$20/hr. Search managed by our buds at the Boss Group.

Alternative/renewable energy consultants Technology Transition Corp. are in the market for an Intern to assist with development/improvement of client marketing materials and websites. $1,500 stipend for a full Summer’s worth of your labor.

The Claire Booth Luce Institute – preparing and promoting women conservative leaders since 1993 – and currently looking for a detail-oriented Assistant to the President as well as an experienced Development Officer (scroll down).

VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association) wants their next Communications & Outreach Coordinator to, well, support their efforts in all aspects of communications and outreach activities. And, successful candidate should require minimal supervision, but nonetheless have ability to work well under supervision.

Fannie Mae is in need of a Director, Strategic Planning (search job number 23311 or DC location) to work with CFO to assure the overall execution of key organizational responsibilities. This position is probably outside of our usual public affairs jobs wheelhouse, bur perhaps one of you loyal readers have the financial services industry experience, project management skills and knowledge of the secondary mortgage market they covet.

The United States Conference of Bishops has an officious-sounding Executive Assistant to the General Secretary (note: pdf link) opening – in their also-officious-sounding Office of the General Secretariat. Spanish/Italian language skills would be helpful, and a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy required. And, speaking of diplomacy, they are also in search of a Foreign Policy Advisor (also pdf) to help weigh the moral and religious dimensions of US policy on Latin American and global trade. This link might also be helpful in finding application/submission info.

For those of you looking southward, we bring you three in NC:

• North Carolina State University seeks an exceptional leader as its Chief Communications Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for University Communications (pretty sure that’s the first “Chancellor” job we’ve found). Based in Raleigh, of course. Search managed by Heyman Associates.
  

• Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center would be happy to admit a Vice President, Communications & Marketing to develop and guide all media relations, internal communications and marketing for their multi-hospital system. Winston Salem location, also by Heyman Associates.
  

• The University of North Carolina-Greensboro needs a special someone to be Special Assistant for Federal Relations – Greensboro-based, DC travel expected – apply by May 31
  

This Manager, Communications offering from ITT Defense & Electronics is a little dated (mid-February – which you can confirm by searching here in the McLean, Va. location), but maybe they are still waiting for your unique mix of 5+ years of PR/marketing communications work and experience managing external public relations and advertising agency personnel.

To close out your work week, please enjoy these not-too-far-flung opportunities we found with our job-search tool of the day – the Media Bistro jobs board. Note: you have to register to see their jobs, but we promise it’s quick, painless and spam-free.

• Think your current boss is a diva? VH1 and Sean P. Diddy Combs are now accepting resumes for potential candidates to compete for the position of P.Diddy's Personal Assistant on I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY 2. Atlanta casting call, May 23.
  

• NYDailyNews.com is looking for a Senior Web Producer to oversee gossip and entertainment coverage, presumably including plenty of coverage of the above-referenced Mr. Combs’ VIP room comings and goings.
  

• Or, you could content yourself with this bold-copy-laden Young PR Account Exec ready for fast track job from Princeton, NJ’s Resound Marketing, who ask: “Do you feel like your creativity and leadership is stifled in your current position? Do you just need the opportunity to shine? Looking for a better environment to put your ideas and capabilities to work?” They’ll put $32k-$35k in your pocket for your trouble.