Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Challenge, Advancement, Equality & Welfare .... and Oysters!

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks Maryland Grassroots Manager with at least 3 years of experience that includes a variety of grassroots organizing; volunteer leadership & training – Annapolis, MD – apply by July 18

National Nurses United, the largest nurses’ union & professional association, seeks Political Organizer with the ability to organize & execute grassroots campaigns, as well as a demonstrated commitment to social/economic justice – they are still actively recruiting for the Legislative Advocate post, as well 

Save the Children has a LOT of Internships available for the Fall term; everything from Health and Nutrition Documentation & Knowledge Management Intern to Media Communications & Research Intern, as well as other advocacy, development & program-related Intern opportunities – apply by Aug. 15

The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation seeks Research & Policy Analyst with strong research & writing skills; experience in health policy or public policy research and analysis is preferred. 

Millennium Challenge CorporationSenior Communications Officer – $58k-$117k – job ID: MCC-1162092-14-062-CPA-DE –apply by July 23

New since our late-June visit with Edelman PR
American Association for the Advancement of Science Communications Associate – seeking candidate with 1-2 years of work experience in a news organization, public relations office, or a position with extensive public contact

The Freethought Equality Fund, supporters of candidates who identify as humanist, atheist, agnostic, and are fans of the separation church & state, seeks Political Intern for Aug.-Nov. time frame - $500-$1,000/mo. stipend noted

Capitol Hill
Bethesda-based animal welfare group seeks Communications & Media Relations Specialist with at least 3 years PR or media relations/communications experience – $70k-$100k – search managed by Serendipity Staffing – apply by July 31 

Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing – $120k-$181k – job ID: 00-ER-14-1153284-14 – apply by July 28

These appear to be the most recent opportunities w/ APCO Worldwide:
Democracy AllianceExecutive Assistant

Mystery business association –  Manager, Corporate Relations – fundraising/development – $55k-$65k

Association of School Business Officials InternationalMarketing Writer – $35k-$40k – superior written and oral communication skills are foremost among the wants for the post

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
We close today’s set as we opened it – with another Chesapeake Bay Foundation opportunity – in this case, it’s for an occasionally-out-on-the-Bay Oyster Restoration Specialist (scroll down) working out of an assortment of MD locations – variety of educational, development & admin duties also part of the 15-month position – apply by July 18 – and now we're all fired up to visit Hank's again!

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

J-T-J, W-I-P

Just-the-jobs style today, and a work-in-progress, as well now we're done.

1-3) CNN
4-6) National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
7-10) National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
11-13) Partnership for Public Service – see main career page here
14) Society for Women’s Health ResearchCommunications Coordinator

15-17) United Way (note: you may have to scroll down to see descriptions)
18) United Way of the National Capitol AreaExecutive Assistant – apply by July 16

19-20) University of Maryland
21) Blue Cross/Blue Shield AssociationDirector, Federal Relations

22) ChevronFederal Government Affairs Representative – apply by July 21

23-26) Consumers Union
27) Environmental Defense FundClimate & Air Legislative Affairs Manager

28) Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education NetworkPolicy Director

29) NASALegislative Affairs Specialist – $34k-$55k – job ID: HQ14R0001 – for recent grads – apply by July 29

30) Shire - State Government Relations & Public Affairs Lead/Director (search government relations category or job ID 8694BR)

31-32) ACLU
33) Advanced Energy EconomyDirector of Federal Policy

34-35) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
36-37) Conservation International
38) Dept. of JusticePublic Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – job ID: COPS-14-1163727-DEU – apply by July 28

39) Living SocialSenior Manager, Communications

40) Widely known national bankSenior Communications Manager – search managed by Bloom, Gross & Associate
 – more to come OK, we're done–

Monday, July 14, 2014

I Want to Be Sedated

A lot to process this Monday morning; first and foremost, the too-soon passing of Tommy Ramone, the last of the original lineup of that beloved quartet.

Next, we's like to know that there are some additions the last week's plus-sized environmental jobs special at the bottom of today's post.

And, finally, don't forget yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Hamilton Place Strategies is in search mode for Interns of the paid variety starting in the late-Aug./early-Sept. time frame – research & writing duties appear predominant among a variety of taskings.

The American Association for Homecare seeks Regulatory Affairs Associate to monitor CMS, GAO, OIG in addition to other regulatory bodies, and provide analysis of rules, summaries and developing federal agency correspondence. Knowledge of CMS, Medicare issues and previous advocacy experience preferred.

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Hager SharpAccount Exec/Research Associate – knowledge of and experience with qualitative & quantitative research techniques required

American Academy of PediatricsLegislative Assistant – responsibilities include monitoring & reporting on on legislative and regulatory proposals, as well as attending hearings and special interest group meetings and conducting research

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Federal Communications CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the Connect2HealthFCC Task Force – $89k-$138k – job ID: DEU-OGC-2014-0001 – apply by July 31
New since our 6/10 check-in with Powell Tate/Weber Shandwick:
National PTAAdvocacy Coordinator – min. 2-3 years prior experience working on Capitol Hill, in a state legislature, or w/ non-profit required; experience in issues related to children’s health, welfare, education or appropriations/budget preferred – part-time Web Content Intern post also noted

ACSDEditorial Assistant – see also main career page

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas seeks Executive Director to lead the newly founded LBJ Washington Center in its mission to educate a new generation of leaders through an 18-month program in federal policy making, and produce policy-relevant research.

East-West CenterProjects & Outreach Coordinator – $52k – Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related field plus at least one year of experience researching and analyzing information/data particularly sought – apply by Aug. 11

The EastWest Institute seeks Intern, Economic Security for their DC outpost; several more Fall 2014 Internships in the New York HQ also available

Fresh Freelance Radio Producer post available with Federal News Radio – 1-3 years news experience required

Lewis PR
AristotleManager, Grassroots & PAC Consulting – experience building relationships, managing and organizing political and community outreach on political and advocacy issue campaigns desired
Recent fundraising opportunities from National Public Radio:
Recently posted Internships ( search internships tab or go directly to following links) with the Brookings Institution: International Order & StrategyCommunicationsDemocracy & Human RightsLatin America Initiative 

Human Rights CampaignFederal Club Coordinator – one to three years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, along w/ strong communications & admin skill sets, are required
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Susan G. Komen FoundationExecutive Director, SGK Greater Fort Worth (scroll to find) – experience in non-profit management, fundraising, marketing communications, and partnering with a board of directors desired – Fort Worth, TX – search managed by WhitneySmith Company

FTI ConsultingAdmin Receptionist – part-time

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Addendum - we did a little more digging and found these opportunities to add to last week's already gigantic environmental job & internship special:

American Forest FoundationDirector, Communications & Policy (pdf) – search managed by Waldron HR

Audubon SocietyPublic Policy Intern

Chesapeake Bay FoundationLegal Intern – Richmond, Va.

Environmental & Energy Study InstituteProject Associate

Mountain Institute
National Council for Air & Stream ImprovementPresident & CEO – Research Triangle Park, NC – apply by Aug. 1 (per press release)

Pacific Forest TrustExecutive Coordinator – San Francisco, CA

Potomac ConservancyDirector of Community Conservation (pdf) – apply by July 15

Rails to Trails ConservancyInterns (scroll down)

United National Environmental ProgrammePersonal Assistant to the Secretary General – New York – apply by July 27

Sunday, July 13, 2014

For a Limited Time Only

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  So there you go. 

Groundswell –  Director of Development – search managed by ReWorkJuly 14

Public Health InstituteSenior Communications AdvisorJuly 14

Virginia Tech – Public Relations Coordinator (search position # 11501) – Blacksburg, Va – July 14

 George Mason University
United Nations Foundation
British EmbassyAdministrative & Engagement Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $38k – July 15

Divine ChocolatePresident, U.S. subsidiary – July 15

Potomac ConservancyDirector of Community Conservation/OutreachJuly 15

Women’s Refugee CommissionCampaign Manager, International Campaign to Eliminate Gender Discrimination in Nationality Laws – New York – July 15 

Calvert CountyPublic Information Specialist, Economic Development – $51k-$76k – Prince Frederick, MD – July 16 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
Bureau of International Labor AffairsInternational Relations Officer supporting the Office of Child Labor/Forced Labor & Human Trafficking – $89k-$138k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-ILAB-179 – July 18

Columbia AssociationWriter/EditorJuly 18

McCain Institute for International Leadership – Executive AssistantJuly 18 

University of MarylandEvent & Communications Coordinator supporting the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures – July 18 

National Black Child Development InstituteCommunications ManagerJuly 18 

United NationsDirector, UN Information Center (search Washington location or public information & external relations job network) – July 19   

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Marketing & Communications Officer – $49k-$82k – Pomona, CA July 20  

League of Conservation VotersDirector of Digital StrategyJuly 20

Washington Institute for Near East PolicyDevelopment Assistant – search managed by the HR TeamJuly 20

Friday, July 11, 2014

E55

That's right: eeeeeee fifty five.  e five five.  Are you happy now?

Some nice direct-to-us submissions leading off your Friday mystifyingly titled set.  Enjoy.

Collaborative Communications Group seeks highly motivated and extensively experienced Associate Director, Media Services – strong understanding of K-12 education issues particularly desired – apply by Aug. 9

The Center for the Study of Social Policy seeks two Program/Research Assistant (pdf) hires who hold a strong interest in social policy, particularly in creating pathways out of poverty, reforming child welfare/human service systems, and revitalizing neighborhoods

Devex Impact, an online platform at the nexus of business & global development, is seeking a Business & Corporate Social Responsibility Journalist to manage and produce content – experience working in media, journalism, or communications required – apply by July 31

The McCain Institute for International Leadership, a DC-based affiliate of Arizona State U., seeks an Executive Assistant to support the group’s ED – familiarity w/ Apple/Mac OSX systems would help your case – apply by July 18 – Interns also sought for the Fall session in: Communications & EventsDecision ScienceDevelopment / Next Generation LeadersHumanitarian ActionNational Securitysubmission info here; apply by Aug. 8

Our Friendship Heights-based friends at the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine are looking to add a Research & Educations Coordinator to the team in support of their laudable work to replace the use of animals in basic research and numerous areas of medical education and training

United Nations Foundation
American UniversityAssistant Athletics Communications Director – experience in sports information and with StatCrew programs desired 

International Christian Concern
Mystery non-profit in the therapeutic field seeks a Director of Government & Public Relations – $50k-$56k – Bethesda location 

Animal Welfare InstitutePublic Relations Coordinator – 1-3 years public relations-related experience required, as well as in-depth knowledge of media monitoring tools and news delivery services.

Pew Charitable Trusts
American Moving & Storage AssociationDirector, Public Relations – minimum of 7 years related work experience required

Pro Mujer works to help provide poor women in Latin America with the means to build livelihoods for themselves and futures for their families through microfinance, business training, and health care support; your spot in this worthwhile enterprise would be Director of Communications, should you pass muster w/ search-leader Global Recruitment Specialists

Illinois Policy Institute – searches managed by Talent Market
Marriott seeks Public Relations Coordinator for the Ritz-Carlton at Tysons Corner

Best wishes an un-mystifying and pleasant-in-all-ways weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

As you might guess ....

... if it's Thursday, then it's just-the-jobs.  And it is, in fact, Thursday.  Enjoy.

1-3) 2U
4) American Academy of Family Physicians - Government Relations Representative

5) American Academy of Physician AssistantsManager, Online Communications

6-9) Berlin Rosen – DC or New York, except as noted –
10) Brookings InstitutionAssociate Vice President for Institutional Advancement – search managed by DRI Consulting

11-13) Burson Marsteller
14-23) Capitol Hill
  • Ohio RepublicanPress Secretary
  • Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) – Scheduler
  • Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) – Intern – early Aug. start date preferred
  • Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) – Intern
  • Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) – Intern
  • Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) – Intern
  • Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) – Intern
  • Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) – Intern
  • Ohio RepublicanIntern
  • Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) – Intern
24) CHS Inc. Manager, Political Action Committee – DC or Inver Grove Heights, MN

25) CQ/Roll CallState Information Researcher

26) Inmed Partnerships for ChildrenCommunications Manager – Ashburn, Va.

27) Foundation for Government AccountabilityMedia Relations Director – Naples, FL or remote location – search managed by Talent Market

28) Georgetown UniversityCommunications & Outreach Coordinator, Mission & Ministry

29) Library of Congress Writer/Editor – $76k-$98k – job ID: 140016 – apply by July 28

30) Lockheed MartinCommunications Representative

33) National Labor Relations BoardPublic Affairs Specialist – $106k-$157k – job ID: NL14DE1159934SA – apply by July 22

32-33) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
34) SurescriptsSenior PR Manager

35) Toy Industry AssociationDirector of State Government Affairs

36) Union of Concerned ScientistsCommunications Officer – low $50k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Aug. 3

37) University of VirginiaDonor Relations Coordinator – $37k-$40k – Charlottesville, Va.

38-39) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
40) Washington CapitalsMedia Relations Intern

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Environmental Jobs 13

For your Tuesday Wednesday specialty programming, we're once again focused on jobs & internships in the environmental & conservation space.  Note: many of these organizations show additional outside-of-DC-area opportunities besides the ones we've referenced here, so poke around further if you're not DC-based (or are looking to flee).

*** denotes an opportunity added after the original posting of this set.

African Wildlife Foundation Major Gifts Officer 

Alaska Wilderness LeagueInterns

Alice Ferguson FoundationBridging the Watershed Coordinator – Accokeek, MD

Alliance for Community Trees Interns (scroll down)

Alliance to Save Energy
Amazon Conservation TeamInterns

Amazon WatchCommunications & PR Internships – Oakland, CA

American Farmland Trust

American Forests – Interns (scroll down) 

American Forest FoundationDirector, Communications & Policy (pdf) – search managed by Waldron HR ***

American Rivers
Appalachian VoicesCommunications Outreach Associate and Outreach & Education Associate (scroll down) – administered under Americorps – Boone, NC

Audubon Society
Center for Biological Diversity – San Francisco, CA
Center for Clean Air PolicyInternational Policy Intern – Spanish language skills required 

Center for Health, Environment & Justice
Center for International Environmental Law Internships & Fellowships

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Clean Water Action
Climate InstituteInterns (see left-hand menu for details) – apply by Aug. 10 

Conservation FundMajor Gifts Manager – New York, Newark, NJ or Philadelphia, PA – see also main career page 

Conservation International
Conservation Law Foundation Senior Major Gifts Officer – Boston, MA

Defenders of WildlifeFederal Lands Policy Analyst

Delaware Nature SocietyInterns – Hockessin, DE

Ducks Unlimited
Earth Day NetworkInterns

Earth Justice
Environment America
Environmental & Energy Study Institute Project Associate *** 

Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Law Institute
Environmental Working Group
Food & Water Watch
Friends of the Earth
Global Green USA
Greenpeace
Green America
Institute for Market Transformation –  Development Manager (scroll down)

Land Trust AllianceVice President of Development – search managed by Thinking Ahead

League of Conservation VotersDirector of Digital Strategy – apply by July 20 

Mountain Institute ***
National Association of Conservation DistrictsInterns

National Council for Air & Stream ImprovementPresident & CEO – Research Triangle Park, NC – apply by Aug. 1 (per press release) *** 

National Council for Science & the EnvironmentConference Intern

National Fish & Wildlife Federation
National Geographic Society – currently upgrading to a new HR/career system today; we’ll check it Thursday or Friday

National Park & Recreation AssociationAdvocacy & Outreach Specialist – $45k-$50k – see also main career page 

National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Foundation – also see main career page here
National Sustainable Agriculture CoalitionInterns
Natural Resources Defense Council
 National Wildlife Federation
National Wild Turkey Federation
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
Oceana
Ocean ConservancyInterns (scroll down) 

Pacific Forest TrustExecutive Coordinator – San Francisco, CA *** 

Pew Charitable Trusts/Pew Environment Group
Potomac Conservancy Director of Community Conservation (pdf) – apply by July 15 *** 

Public Employees for Environmental ResponsibilityClerks/Legal Internships 

Rails to Trails ConservancyInterns (scroll down) *** 

Rainforest Alliance – multiple communications & fundraising development opportunities (scroll to find) – New York

Rare Conservation (scroll to find)
Sierra Club
Southern Environmental Law CenterStaff Attorney – Nashville, TN

Trust for Public Land
Trout UnlimitedDevelopment Assistant – $40k-$45k

Union of Concerned Scientists
United National Environmental Programme Personal Assistant to the Secretary General – New York – apply by July 27 *** 

U.S. Climate Action Network Executive Director 

U.S. Green Building Council
Wilderness Society – see also main career page
Wildlife Alliance – New York
Wildlife Conservation Society (search all and scroll to find) – New York
World Resources Institute
World Wildlife Fund
Worldwatch InstituteOnline Communications Intern

Monday, July 7, 2014

Back at It

Tuesday update: we are still working on a special edition on jobs & internships with environmental & conservation groups, but that won't be arriving until Wednesday – see you then.

OK, we're back for a full week of job-seek.  Check out this hopefully-lucky-for-you 7/7 set, as well as a pretty good sized run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The National Recreation & Park Association actively seeks self-starter and problem-solver for Advocacy & Outreach Specialist post handling a broad range of duties in the advocacy, policy development, research and communications space – $45k-$50k

Jewish War Veterans of the USA are recruiting for a Programs & Public Relations Coordinator for extensive communications-related responsibilities, as well as fundraising & event-planning taskings; familiarity with Jewish community and nonprofits a plus.

Ducks UnlimitedGovernmental Communications Manager – seeking candidates with knowledge of congressional process and congressional press corps, and/or familiarity with wildlife- and sportsmen-related conservation issues.

National Public Radio shows a LOT of Fall 2014 Intern opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines – apply by July 16

MWW Group
ICF InternationalCopywriter, Strategic Communications (search communications category or job # 1400001049) – 5+ years of advertising copywriting experience, as well as ability to write in multiple formats, from web and digital to print and radio, are sought.

Holistic methodology, trustworthy stewardship, award-winning expertise, & top industry talent
; that last item of BRG Communications’ self-professed brand attributes could apply to you, if you’re invited aboard as Account Manager for this down-by-the-river, heart-of-Old-Town-based firm.

George Mason University
Alzheimer’s AssociationSenior Specialist, Public Relations – deal candidate has proven experience working with Capitol Hill press corps, Members of Congress and/or on political campaigns

We won’t make you wait until the usual Friday run for these fresh opportunities with American University:
Federal Election CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $52k-$98k – job ID: VA 14-025 – apply by July 12 

IBM seeks External Relations Professional to support their government relations operation by building, maintaining and leveraging a unique influence community, including media, analysts, think tanks, academics and other government influencers.

Dougherty & Associates, Inc. seeks Communications Consultant and Strategic Communications Consultant, the latter of which would be in support of their Department of Veteran’s Affairs client

National MS Society   
IT solutions provider Enlightened seeks Communications Specialist to support the Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Innovation & Transformation – 5+ years experience developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies merit you consideration.

GE seeks to bring on a Government Relations Leader to be responsible for overseeing engagement with governments world-wide on oil & gas policy & regulatory issues, with a particular focus on subsea, drilling and surface, turbo machinery, and measurement & control systems.

DDC Advocacy is in search mode for a Political Coordinator to provide admin support and serve as a campaign coordinator for our issue-based advocacy campaigns. 

New since our month-ago check-in with the American Enterprise Institute:
This temporary Political Assistant post appears to be the latest offering from the AFL-CIO

Bureau of International Labor AffairsInternational Relations Officer supporting the Office of Child Labor/Forced Labor & Human Trafficking – $89k-$138k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-ILAB-179 – apply by July 18

ERP International seeks top-flight Policy Analyst to support the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System and the Army Medical Command

Is the Trinity Marketing casting about for a Tyson’s Corner-based part-time Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Marketing Associate related to this Boston-based outfit?  We have no idea – $40-$60k salary opportunity noted

… and, finally: perhaps one of you folks has the very very strong marketing/merchandising experience required for the oenophile dream job of Director, Online Merchandising for Total Wine & More

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Here's Your Post-4th PNOCITUW ...

... as in previously-noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week; and a lot of them, at that. 

DC Dept. of HealthPublic Affairs Specialist – $64k-$82k – July 7  

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Policy Analyst – $113k-$207k – job ID: 2014-HQD-B1313 – July 7

George Mason UniversityPublic Information Manager – $40k-$45k – July 7

Smithsonian InstitutionDirector of Development/Major Gift Officer supporting the Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterJuly 7 

United Nations FoundationProgram Associate, Post-2015 Development Agenda InitiativeJuly 7

University of Maryland
Senior Communications Associate – $60k-$75k – July 7

Food & Drug Administration
Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, Va.
Census BureauPublic Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: PIO-2014-0002 – July 8

DC Public Service CommissionPolicy Advisor – $93k-$131k – July 8

Wilson CenterProgram Associate (pdf) to support the Kennan Institute – $63k-$75k – fluency in Russan required – July 8

American University
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
British Embassy
DC Health Benefit Exchange AuthorityPublic Information Officer – $101k-$141k – July 10

DC Dept. on Disability ServicesLegislative & Policy Analyst – $74k-$95k – July 10

Dept. of LaborPublic Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-OPA-169 – July 10 

Pan American Health Organization Director, External Relations/Partnerships & Resource Mobilization – $95k-$103k net of tax, plus local posting adjustment – July 10

Stimson Center – Communications SpecialistJuly 10 

Embassy of the Republic of Korea Commerce & Energy Researcher – fluency in Korean required – July 11

Seattle Public SchoolsMedia Relations Specialist – $52k-$72k – Seattle, WA – July 11

Literacy Council of Montgomery County – Executive Director (pdf) – July 13

Union of Concerned ScientistsGift & Data Processing Manager – Cambridge, MA – July 13