Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Fresh, Focused, Photography-oriented, and then Fresh again

Wednesday evening update: computer issues will certainly delay, and possibly completely preempt, Thursday's set.  See you when we see you.

Here’s a pretty fresh Program Director, Research & Policy opportunity from the Environmental Law Institute best suited for folks with a JD or relevant PhD, as well as 7-15 years of experience demonstrating a broad knowledge of environmental, energy or natural resources law and policy – see also main career page here – apply by Mar. 17

The SEEP Network is seeking a detail-driven, organized Event & Marketing Coordinator to manage the logistics and marketing for SG2015, a conference taking place in November 2015 in Zambia on the topic of savings groups.  Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in event planning or similar detail-dependent, multi-tasking projects – 10-month term.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is looking for a creative & driven communications expert to join their team as the Vice President of Communications & Marketing – 10+ years of experience in a senior management role desired

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (scroll to find or used advanced search & job opening ID)
Social justice-focused education non-profit Teaching for Change seeks part-time Communications Coordinator (pdf) with at least 4 experience years in organizational communications, press, or media relations - $22-$25/hr.

Scroll to find Major Gifts Officer and Communications Coordinator opportunities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Nestle USACommunications Specialist – your 5+ years relevant experience should include work supporting large brands and/or companies maintaining a high level corporate image

Capitol Hill
Dept. of TransportationMedia Specialist – $76k-$99k – photography-related duties predominant; Navy Yard Metro/Nationals Park-proximate location noted – job ID: OST.RPP-2015-0001 – apply by Feb. 19 

University of VirginiaAssociate Director of Gift Planning – $65k-$85k – development & fundraising or other relevant sales/relationship management experience desired; background as financial planner, trust officer, or estate planning attorney will also be considered – Charlottesville, Va.

… and, finally: if you’ve never visited one of the many fine Freshfarm Markets that pop up around the DC area for most of the year, you must put this on your Spring to do list – or, better yet, check out this terrific Executive Director (pdf) opportunity running the whole glorious show – apply by Mar. 15

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Tuesday Focus: Social Media & Online/Digital Communications

This week's special programing hones in on opportunities in the social & digital communications space.

Adams Morgan Partnership Building Improvement DistrictSocial Media/Website Consultant – part-time – $20/hr

Alexandria Renew EnterprisesWebsite Content Manager

American Institute for ArchitectsManager, Digital Content

Biotechnology Industry OrganizationDirector, Web & New Media Communications

BlackboardWeb Content Manager

Blue CoronaSocial Media Specialist/Campaign Manager

Cigital Marketing Content Specialist

CobaltContent Coordinator

Consumer Federation of AmericaDigital Communications Manager

Council of Better Business BureausManager, Social Media Marketing

Dept. of Health & Human ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $90k-$118k – digital communications focus – HHS-ASPA-DE- 15-1322160 – apply by Feb. 20

Districtly SpeakingSocial Media Intern

Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsDigital Outreach Specialist

FintracDigital Communications Specialist (pdf)

Gannett Online/Social Media Manager

Good360Manager, Communications & Social Media

ICF InternationalSocial Media Specialist

Institute of International FinanceDigital Content Manager (scroll to find)

Latinum NetworkManager, Online Content

M+RDigital Media Manager – DC; New York; Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA

Maslow Media GroupContent Editor for PBS KIDS – contract status

Melwood GlobalSocial Media Specialist

Middle East Broadcasting NetworksSocial Media Producer – Arabic language skills required

Mothership StrategiesDigital Strategist

Mount Olivet United Methodist ChurchWeb & Media Specialist – apply by Feb. 22

Mystery digital marketing agencySocial Media Specialist – part-time

Mystery employerSocial Media Coordinator – $45k-$50k – Hanover, MD – search managed by TEKsystems

National Association of ManufacturersDigital Communications Manager

National Public RadioSocial Editor

Northrop GrummanManager, Digital Communications

ReingoldSocial Media Associate and Senior Social Media Associate

SoujornersWeb & Multimedia Associate

Taxpayers for Common SenseDigital Communications Associate (scroll to find)

United Nations FoundationSenior Editor, Digital Media – apply by Feb. 20

Unspecified major financial services corporationSocial Media Strategist – search managed by Profiles Placement

World BankOnline Communications Officer – French and/or Spanish language skills desirable – apply by Feb. 17

World Resources InstituteDirector, Online Communications

Zero to Three/National Center for Infants, Toddlers & FamiliesContent Manager (pdf)

Monday, February 9, 2015

Coordinator (2), Assistant (2), Manager (3), Specialist (3), Officer, Intern (3), Analyst, Director (2), Vice President & Staffer

First off, there's previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll start today's set with a fresh-our-inbox Marketing & Production Coordinator opportunity with the U.S. Travel Association – your 3+ years relevant experience should include copywriting, project management, marketing & familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Shaw Bransford & RothLegislative Assistant (scroll to find) – entry to mid-level position; previous experience on Capitol Hill is not necessary, but would certainly be a plus.

Mystery employer seeks Digital Programs Manager (scroll to find) to lead digital media strategy, content development, and partner engagement through a new online portal launching in Winter 2015, as well as leading convenings & awards activities – search managed by Hire Strategy

Opportunities to support sustainable democracy worldwide with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems – see also main career page
  • Web Specialist – previous experience in a Drupal-based operating system a big plus
  • Multimedia Officer – at least 4 years relevant experience and strong communications & digital/social media skillsets desired
Public affairs and lobbying firm Meridian Hill Strategies is seeking an Intern (scroll to find)  to work with CEO & VP on an assortment of research based projects. 

HDMK seeks a pair of Interns (scroll to find) for duties including legislative monitoring, research, media list building, and admin/support work

Leverage your digital savvy and communications experience into this Manager, Marketing & Communications post with the Association of Performing Arts Presenters – performing arts industry background a plus – apply by Feb. 17

Office of Management & BudgetPolicy Analyst – $52k-$118k – job ID: OMB-15-18-KA-DE – apply today, Feb. 9

Here’s a new Communications Coordinator opportunity with the Society for Women’s Health Research suited for folks with a minimum 1-2 years of work in a WordPress platform & Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

We’re guessing this freshly available Government Relations Assistant post with the American Society of Civil Engineers will not remain unfilled until the Apr. 7 application deadline noted.

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Dept. of Health & Human ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $76k-$99k – job ID: HHS-OCR-DE-15- 1308897 – apply by Feb. 11

Grant ThorntonStrategic Communications Specialist – background developing communications strategies and messaging for Federal, national security or law enforcement agencies particularly desired, as well as experience developing responses to Congressional & leadership inquiries.

Navient, which appears to be the new loan management, servicing and asset recovery spin-off from Sallie Mae, seeks Vice President of Public Policy with 10 years of experience in national politics/legislative work; background in financial service industry and/or higher education finance preferable

Lockheed MartinMedia Relations Senior Staffer – spokesperson duties will be part of your portfolio

Mystery education nonprofit in McLean seeks Fundraising Outreach Manager with  5 years of fundraising experience &  good knowledge of Raiser's Edge.

ComcastPublic Policy Intern

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Here Repeated, Soon to Be Deleted

Catch your previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week before they are but digital memories.

Food & Drug AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – job ID: FDA-OC-15- DE-1310783PW – Feb. 9

Smithsonian InstitutionSenior Advancement Program Manager/Gift Officer supporting the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $90k-$118k – job ID: 15A-MR-300236- DEU-NMAAHC – Feb. 9

 Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentCommunications Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: 15-HUD-250-P – Feb. 10

House of Representatives/New Mexico DemocratScheduler/Executive AssistantFeb. 11

World Bank
Consumer Finance Protection BureauAssociate Director, External Affairs – $181k-$259k – Feb. 12

Export-Import Bank of the U.S.Public Affairs Specialist/External Affairs Liaison – $76k-$118k – job ID: D031-15- CMM-1305890 – Feb. 12

Greenpeace – DC or San Francisco, CA
Council of State GovernmentsSenior Policy AdvisorFeb. 13

Family AllianceDevelopment Director – $91k-$102k – location flexible – Feb. 13 

Foundation for Advancing Alcohol ResponsibilityAssociate, Government RelationsFeb. 13

Institute for JusticeAssistant Director of CommunicationsFeb. 13

League of Conservation VotersNational Press SecretaryFeb. 13 

McLean Bible ChurchDirector of CommunicationsFeb. 13 

National Association of Regulatory Utility CommissionersInternational Program OfficerFeb. 13

Patriotic Millionaires – Director of CommunicationsFeb. 13

Friday, February 6, 2015

Extreme & Sweet

Lots of good direct-to-us submissions round out your job-seek week; we also have a few text-based ones we'll be adding to the comments field shortly.

Families USA, advocate for high-quality, affordable healthcare for all, seeks Digital Content Producer with 3-5 years of writing/analysis experience, preferably on policy issues.

Old Town-based 300 Brand seeks Government Affairs Manager to support clients in the Federal IT arena through a range of GR and communications/content development activities; at least 5 years of policy or communications experience required.

Blue Star Families – see also main career page
Censeo Consulting Group seeks Marketing Intern for Spring 2015 – this paid post will require 15-20 hour a week commitment through May with the possibility to extend through Summer 2015 – social media & internet research skills required.

Here’s a very fresh Communications Director opportunity with the Alliance to Save Energy suited for candidates with 5+ senior communications experience; background in energy efficiency and/or energy/environmental policy preferred.

Reputation management & digital strategy firm RepEquity is actively seeking new teammates for:
Here’s a nice set of recently-posted Intern opportunities with our friends at the British Embassy in DC, as well as New York, Atlanta & Chicago – apply by Mar. 8

American UniversityAssistant Project Director supporting the anti-torture programs thru the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law – $62k-$65k

Bethesda’s Round House Theatre seeks Development Assistant of the dynamic, organized & personable sort – high $20k

Pew Charitable Trusts
University Research Corp.Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

World Bank
Communications Advisor – apply by Feb. 15

FTI Consulting
Opportunites with (c) Management,  a company providing management services for non-profits in the healthcare field:
Society for Women’s Health ResearchHealth Policy Analyst – SAS data analysis capability required; MPH or MSPH preferred

… and finally: Energy frontier research in extreme environments?  Sign us up!  Or rather, let's sign you up for a part-time Communications Specialist post with the Carnegie Institution in that extreme arena.

… and finally, part 2: we end your week on a sweet note with an opportunity to hand out business cards with an @candyusa.com email address as Senior Director, External Communications for the National Confectioners Association – we don’t even want to consider how much waistline-expanding fun you’ll have at their trade show.

Best wishes for a super-great, Hopslam-awaiting weekend (until then, we'll occupy ourselves w/ the Nugget Nectar & Enjoy By) from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Fifty

1) ADXCommunications Lead

2) AFL-CIOPress Secretary

3) Alzheimers AssociationPublic Policy Intern

4) American College of RadiologySenior Public Relations Manager

5) American Gaming AssociationPress Secretary

6) American Intellectual Property Law AssociationCommunications Specialist

7) BCS Inc.Technical Writer/Editor

8) BechtelCorporate Media Relations Lead

9) Best Buddies InternationalDevelopment Coordinator, Walks & Special Projects – $38k-$41k – see also main careers page

10) CIT Global SolutionsCommunity Relations Coordinator supporting the DC Power Line Undergrounding Initiative – $64k – DC residents only

11) Consumer Electronics AssociationSpecialist, Policy Communications

12) Council of Better Business BureausCommunications Coordinator – apply by Feb. 18

13-16) CQ/Roll Call
17) DC Chamber of CommerceCommunications Manager – part-time

18) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentCommunications Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: 15-HUD-250-P – apply by Feb. 10

19-21) Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
22) FoxAssociate Manager, Media Strategy for Nat Geo Channel and Nat Geo Wild

23) eMentumCommunications Specialist

24) Environmental Working GroupGovernment Affairs Policy Analyst

25-26) Georgetown University
27) International Food Policy Research InstituteCommunications Specialist

28-29) League of Conservation Voters
30) MCRCommunications Specialist

31) Mystery employerManager of Marketing & Communications – search managed by the BOSS Group

32) National Catholic Educational AssociationPublic Relations Manager – apply by Feb. 18

33-36) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
37-38) Population Services International
39) RAND Corp.Senior Communications Analyst

40) Safari Club InternationalDeputy Director of Governmental Affairs – search managed by the Explore Company

41-46) Sierra Club
47) Smith & NephewDirector, Government Affairs

48) Smithsonian InstitutionSenior Advancement Program Manager/Gift Officer supporting the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $90k-$118k – job ID: 15A-MR-300236- DEU-NMAAHC – apply by Feb. 9

49) United Food & Commercial WorkersPolitical Coordinator

50) United Nations Information CenterStaff Assistant – apply by Feb. 8

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The Caps Are Doing Better Than We Thought

Late Wednesday afternoon update: we just happened on this posted-today and limited-to-50-applicants Public Affairs Specialist opportunity with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, so we figured we had best get it on your radar screens ASAP – $104k-$199k – job ID: 15-CFPB-318P –  Feb. 8 application date noted, which is sure to be mooted by the applicant limit. Thursday morning update: the 50 application threshold was met sometime before 8:30 am on Thursday
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Just two wins (including a rare comfortable one last night) in their last eight contests for Ovi & crew, but they sit just three points off the division lead even as they stumble.  How do you like that, Connie?

Eastern Research Group
Communications Coordinator – well-suited to candidates with up to two years of experience in communications & outreach, as well as top-notch organizational & writing skills.

Scroll to find these opportunities with MOKO Social Media, a collection of online communities for college, sports/fitness & news/politics audiences, including progressive community hub Blue Nation Review:
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine seeks Toxicology and Regulatory Testing Intern to assist with researching, grassroots, media, educational outreach and support of lobbying activities aimed at curtailing animal testing conducted by pesticide, chemical, drug, and cosmetic companies.  You can find online application form here.

APCO Wordwide seeks Health Care/Health Policy Intern (scroll up to find) for a broad range of client service & support duties – currently enrolled undergrads or grad students only – must be able to start ASAP

Capitol Hill
Consumer Finance Protection BureauAssociate Director, External Affairs – $181k-$259k – demonstrated experience as a senior executive managing a large multifunctional external & legislative affairs program required – apply by Feb. 12

Human Rights Campaign
Schott Foundation for Public Education
Export-Import Bank of the U.S.Public Affairs Specialist/External Affairs Liaison – $76k-$118k – job ID: D031-15- CMM-1305890 – apply by Feb. 12

Alion Science & Technology (search using keyword legislative or job #)
FacebookLead Compliance Counsel, Political Ethics – JD and 6+ years of relevant experience required, including prior in-house experience (with internet or technology companies preferred) and/or at a top tier law firm.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Special Edition: Government Relations & Lobbying

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we bring you jobs (plus a few intern opportunities) in the government relations & lobbying space.

AbbVieDirector, Federal Government Affairs

AccentureFederal Government Relations Manager

ACCESS/National Network for Arab American CommunitiesGovernment Affairs Officer – 6-month term

American Kidney Fund
Manager of Public Policy & Advocacy

Amerisource BergenDirector, Government Affairs

Aerospace Industries AssociationDirector, Legislative Affairs

BAE Systems
Vice President, Legislative Affairs

BNY Mellon
Senior Government Relations Specialist

Cisco Systems Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Council of State GovernmentsSenior Policy Advisor – apply by Feb. 13

CVS CaremarkGovernment Relations Coordinator

DHS/FEMACongressional Affairs Specialist – $76k-$99k – job ID: FEMA-15-CDA-42873DE – apply by Feb. 5 – limit of 200 applicants

Food & Drug AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – job ID: FDA-OC-15- DE-1310783PW – apply by Feb. 9

Foundation for Advancing Alcohol ResponsibilityAssociate, Government Relations – apply by Feb. 13

HMS Corp. Senior Vice President, Government Affairs – see also main career page

Hospira Director of Federal Government Affairs

Huntington Ingalls IndustriesDirector, Government Affairs – apply by Feb. 6

IntelsatGovernment Affairs Intern – Summer 2015 – $16/hr

International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager – Baltimore, MD

Internet2Program Manager, Government Relations

Irrigation AssociationAdvocacy Manager

LyftFederal Government Relations Manager

Malaria No MoreDirector of Policy & Advocacy

March of DimesDeputy Director of Federal Affairs for Access & Quality

Office of Hawaiian AffairsFederal Public Policy Advocate (scroll to find) – DC-based

One CampaignAssistant Director, U.S. & Canada Government Relations

RaytheonSenior Manager, Government Relations

RehabCare Manager, Government Affairs

SterlingBackCheck
Director of Government Affairs

TransamericaExecutive Director, Government Relations

United Spinal AssociationGovernment Relations Associate – part-time

University of California, San FranciscoAssociate Director, Government Relations – DC-based

Virginia Hospitality & Travel AssociationGovernment Affairs Intern – Richmond, Va.

WalgreensManager, Federal Government Affairs

The Washington Center Director, Federal Relations – apply by Feb. 28

Westinghouse Electric Co.Director, Government & International Affairs

Women in GovernmentLegislator Outreach Associate (pdf) – apply by Feb. 28

Monday, February 2, 2015

Jobs Searching Tips from Super Bowl XLIX ....

... is the kind of content you might find elsewhere; this guy seems excited for this morning's finds, at least.  Congrats Pats; sympathies to Seahawks supporters.

Also, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll start with this newly arrived Director, Media Relations & Business Communications post with Amtrak – federal government public affairs and/or military public affairs experience preferred, as is a background in transportation, passenger rail/transit or the service sector.

Global Strategy Group seeks self-starting, entry-level Communications Associate with strong writing & verbal communication skills, as well as internet research expertise; familiarity with and digital communications & social media platforms also desired.

American Academy of Actuaries (scroll to find)
The Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products seeks mid-career professionals interested in gaining experience in the tobacco regulatory process to apply for a one-year Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship – compensation up to $95k, along w/ possible relo assistance –opportunities are available in the following areas: compliance& enforcement, health communication & education, management, regulations, policy, and science – apply by Mar 2.
Mystery employer in the luxury, lifestyle and entertainment PR space seeks Senior Account Exec with 3-5 years or relevant experience; background including automotive industry PR work particularly sought – search managed by Paradigm Staffing

National Women’s Business CouncilResearch Analyst (scroll to find) – academic background in statistics, familiarity with large, publicly available datasets, and knowledge of relevant software packages required; Stata preferred 

Defenders of WildlifeDevelopment Coordinator – seeking CVs showing 2+ years of admin experience, preferably in development.

Bayer Director of Government Relations (search DC location or keyword legislative) – best candidates will have successful candidate will have a min. of 10 years of experience in the federal legislative arena as a GR executive with a chemical, energy, or materials science company or trade association or with a consulting firm focusing on those areas.

Conservation International
We normally hold off on opportunities from the Nature Conservancy until Thursday, but we won’t make you wait for newly-posted Media Manager gig – apply by Feb. 20

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation seeks Medical Communications Writer with at least 5 years health-related writing experience to produce & edit patient-centric content for digital/social & newsletter channels.

Booz Allen HamiltonEditorial Lead/Brand Journalist – 8+ years of experience with editing and content in a fast-paced, multi-channel, environment required, as well as previous work managing a team & vendors.

New since our mid-January check-in with Edelman PR
IntuitSenior Issue Manager, Healthcare & Corporate Policy (search DC location or req # 00114487) – seeking candidates with significant regulatory/legislative/political/policy experience, especially with  ACA policy/regulation & HHS, as well as state health insurance marketplaces & consumer healthcare groups.

A well known (albeit shy in the employee-seeking context), DC museum is seeking an efficient and detail oriented Development Assistant to assist with gift entry processing – $16/hr

InfoComm International, a Fairfax-based trade association representing the global audiovisual industry, seeks Communications/Social Media Coordinator with 1-3 years of experience in social media promotion and/or media relations.

Battle Resource Management Inc.Communications Specialist (scroll to find) – we’re guessing this is the ICAM program noted in job description – eligibility for DHS suitability clearance a must – see also main career page.

Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID)
SuntivaStrategic Communications & Management Consultant – 8 - 12 years of broad management consulting experience with a focus on organizational change management & strategic communications desired

Donordigital helps nonprofit organizations, campaigns & socially responsible businesses use the Internet for fundraising, advocacy, advertising, and marketing; your potential place in this enterprise would in Berkeley, CA as an Account Executive.

Mystery employer seeks strong, persuasive Grant Writer on part-time, contract basis – $25-$30/hr

We’ve referenced this surely-coveted Vice President, Public Relations post at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before; perhaps they’re still looking for fresh candidates.

… and, finally: big-hearted, high-integrity & compassionate person (yes, that’s you) sought for part-time Wish Coordinator post with the great people of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic – Summer 2015 Intern opportunities also available with Apr. 6 application deadline.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

How Are You Going to Pass the Time Today?

Ugh.  A probably-cold Sunday ahead for most of you, and just a smaller-than-usual set of previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week for you today.

So what the heck are you going to do with the rest of your Sunday?  You could read a book, maybe...ESPN is showing 2014 World Series of Poker highlights...there's teens-facing-a-dystopian-future stuff on HBO...DCPA+CJ-approved fun spots Chef Geoff's and Rustico have nice Sunday afternoon happy hour specials...and it looks like there's still some football going on, but frankly, isn't everyone tired of that by now? In closing: enjoy your nap and getting laundry and/or bill-paying done.

Congressional Budget Office Associate Director for Budget Analysis - $125k-$169k – job ID: 15-22 – Feb. 2 

George Mason University
National Institutes of HealthAssociate Director for Legislative Policy & Analysis – $121k-$183k – job ID: NIH-OD-SES- 15-1190175 – Feb. 3

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks Digital Marketing & Design Specialist (pdf) – $52k-$68k – Feb. 3

Nature Conservancy
(scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or other location as noted)
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments  – Public Affairs Specialist – $47k-$73k – Feb. 6, as noted here

Mystery employerCommunications SpecialistFeb. 6

National Community Reinvestment CoalitionLegislative & Policy AnalystFeb. 6

Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers AssociationCongressional Grassroots Coordinator – $40k-$50k – Feb. 6

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) – Caseworker/Field Representative – NJ-based; full- or part-time – Feb. 6