Sunday, May 14, 2017

Make Mom Proud by Snagging One of These...or Just Be a Good Person; That Works, Too, We Think

Here's your Mother's Day selection of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Supervisory Communications Specialist – $141k-$240k –
May 15 

Human Rights WatchCoordinator, Advocacy Dept. – $48k – May 15

British Embassy
Merchant Marine AcademySupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $115k-$150k – Kings Point, NY – May 17

Nature Conservancy

Gavi/the Vaccine Alliance Senior Programme Assistant, U.S. Strategy (scroll to find) – May 18

U.S. Marine CorpsEvents & Marketing Manager – $50k-$60k – San Diego/Miramar, CA – May 18

Fairfax County Dept. of TransportationSection Chief, Communications & Marketing – $77k-$128k – May 19

Georgetown Ministry CenterCommunications Manager – part-time – $20/hr – May 19

General Federation of Women’s ClubsCommunications Coordinator (scroll to find) – May 19

National Gallery of ArtVisual Information Specialist/Content Producer – $54k-$86k – May 19; subject to early removal if application limit reached

United Way Manager, Digital & Graphic DesignMay 19

U.S. Russia FoundationChief of Staff/Office Manager – $60k-$90k – Russian language skills preferred – May 19

Friday, May 12, 2017

Into the Offseason We Go, Darn It

Hello Friday!  Let's get to it!

The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is in search mode for a Communications Manager with 3+ years’ experience in communications, strong writing skills, and facility in web, email and social media communications – mid-$60k

Our friends at kglobal have passed along this new Crisis Communications Director post – 5-7 years in crisis communications, public affairs or strategic PR desired, along with media relations experience – were also told that previously noted Account Supervisor/Brand Manager and Visual Designer opportunities are also still available

The Council of Chief State School Officers just shared this call for a Communications Associate for provide tactical support for messaging and external communications activities – 3-5 years’ desired

Recently-added opportunities with the African Wildlife Foundation:
The Data Quality Campaign has passed along this new Associate, Strategic Communications opportunity suited for candidates with around 3 years of relevant experience & an interest in leveraging digital media to advance education policy & advocacy goals.

Async Nu Microsystems seeks Motion Graphics Artist/Videographer with 3+ years video production & photography experience, as well as facility with Adobe Premiere & Creative Suite applications for a role supporting the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – $70-$80k

KIPP DC, a network of college-prep charter schools, seeks Executive Assistant for a admin/logistical and event-planning duties – attention-to-detail and whatever-it-takes attitude desired

British Embassy
Heritage FoundationResearch Assistant, Executive Offices – 1-2 years’ experience desired

Associated Builders & ContractorsGovernment Affairs Intern

Working America, the community affairs arm of the AFL-CIO, seeks Media Outreach Specialist with 2-3 years of relevant media relations experience in a union, political, or progressive issue campaign environment.

American Association of University Professors Senior Researcher – $87k – 3+ years’ experience managing a large data consortium or research study preferred, as well as ability to employ advanced statistical software. 

Pew Research Center
Pew Charitable Trusts
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipDigital Organizing Coordinator – 2+ years’ experience crafting & executing paid/owned content for a non-profit advocacy organization or media company desired, as well as intimate knowledge of social media & email marketing – DC or Missoula, MT 

Mosaic Theater CompanyDirector of Marketing & Communications – $40k-$45k – facility with PatronManager, Adobe Creative Suite & web management applications will help your case. 

SEIU Local 73Director of Strategic Communications – strategic mindset, creativity and technological fluency desired – Chicago, IL

American University
University of Maryland Medical System Director of Marketing & Communications for the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center – 10+ years’ marketing experience sought, preferably in a healthcare-related field – Glen Burnie, MD

For Our Future & For Our Future Action FundNational Communications Director – at least 7 years of experience in a press capacity on a campaign or in a similar environment desired – apply by May 26

…. and finally: how about some under-the-Summer-stars event-related opportunities at the lovely Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House sites under the auspices of the National Trust for Historic Preservation? – see also main career page:
... and finally, part 2: we'll end with a hockey-related (sob!) opportunity with the Boston BruinsCommunications Graduate Assistant – Aug. 2017-June 2018 term – Boston, MA

Best wishes for a lovely weekend and a Happy Mother's Day from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

50 at Midweek

Just-the-jobs (mostly) format today at we hit the work-week mid-point; catch you again Friday.

1) Avar Consulting seeks Communications Coordinator & Writer (scroll to find) to develop a range of communications products & manage social media for a client in the social science research arena – 1-3 years’ experience conducting traditional and social media outreach for a governmental organization, research institution, or nonprofit entity desired.

2) Crosscut StrategiesStrategic Communications Manager (scroll to find) – ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in strategic communications or campaigns as well as social media skills and strong familiarity with and/or interest in the health care & technology sectors.

3) Oil & gas exploration/production company Pioneer Resources has passed along this Dallas, TX.-based Communications Manager opportunity focusing on health, safety & environmental issues – 7 years of relevant experience required; energy industry & PR agency background preferred.

4) People for the American Way seeks Director of Major Gifts with 7+ years experience in advocacy organizations and/or political campaigns, including development background in donor cultivation, prospect research & successful major gift solicitation – search managed by Grossman Heinz

5) Hattaway Communications seeks intellectually curious Linguistics Fellow for a range of duties including conducting audience research, performing in-depth content analysis, and crafting motivating messages – 6-month term, preferably on a full-time basis.

6) The World Wildlife Fund has a fresh opportunity for a Campaign Manager for Employee Engagement suited for candidates with 8+ years’ experience in fundraising, cultivation & solicitation of corporate donors, or related background in sales/business development.

7-8) Brookings Institution
9-10) Capitol Hill
11) Charles E. Smith Life CommunitiesCommunications Manager

12-14) Close Up Foundation (scroll to find)
15) Discovery CommunicationsCommunications Coordinator

16) Environmental Law InstituteResearch & Publications Intern – Fall 2017 – apply by July 16

17) Georgetown Ministry CenterCommunications Manager – part-time – $20/hr – apply by May 19

18-22) Georgetown University
23) GolinCommunity Manager/Media Relations Manager

24-25) Hilton Hotels
26) Institute for JusticeDevelopment Associate

27) Kaiser PermanenteProduct Communications Manager

28) Merchant Marine AcademySupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $115k-$150k – Kings Point, NY – apply by May 17

29) National Gallery of ArtVisual Information Specialist/Content Producer – $54k-$86k – apply by May 19; subject to early closure if application limit reached

30-31) National Trust for Historic Preservation
32-34) Nature Conservancy
35-36) Portland Cement Association
37) Salem Media GroupPublicist

38-40) Society for Science & the Public
41) State Policy NetworkDirector of Strategic Communications – search managed by Talent Market

42) University of VirginiaDirector of Communications & Marketing for the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy – $85k-$115k – Charlottesville, Va.

43) U.S. Chamber of Commerce Associate Manager, Communications & Outreach supporting the
Institute for 21st Century Energy

44) U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsCommunications Assistant

45) U.S. Russia FoundationChief of Staff/Office Manager – $60k-$90k – Russian language skills preferred – apply by May 19

46) VectorworksInterns (select all; scroll to second page) communications, PR, marketing & event disciplines noted – Columbia, MD

47) VencoreCommunications Specialist

48) World BankCommunications Officer supporting the Climate Investment Funds – apply by May 30

49-50) World Cocoa Foundation

Monday, May 8, 2017

The Week Starts Anew, the Sun is Out, and Here's Some Great Jobs to Get Your Search Rolling!

Hello Monday!  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Programming note: we remain on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday publishing schedule, and will probably sat with that for the rest of May.  See you again Wednesday. 

Social Progress Imperative, advocate & catalyst for a fairer, healthier & more sustainable world, seeks Media Manager with 7-10 years of work experience that demonstrate advanced interpersonal communication & collaboration skills as well as stellar negotiation & organization talents.

The International & American Associations for Dental Research seek a Marketing & Communications Manager (scroll to find) with 4 years’ association/non-profit experience with a science or technical degree and/or work experience, as well as exceptional technical/scientific writing skills with a command of AP style and grammar rules.

Fresh opportunities from the American Association for Justice:
The Corn Refiners Association is looking to fill this Summer 2017 Trade Policy Intern post with a candidate who has or is working towards a grad degree in political science, public policy, international business, or similar field of study – paid position

M+R is recruiting for a Communications & Advocacy Intern for the Summer session – paid position; part- or full-time – proficiency in Lexis-Nexis, THOMAS, and other online searchable databases as well as experience with media contact databases, such as Cision will merit you consideration.

This SEO & Content Specialist post with gmmb appears to be new since our early-April PR jobs extravaganza – 2+ years of experience with relevant work examples in the SEO space desired.

Friends of the Earth
Rights & ResourcesDigital Communications Officer (scroll to find) – 3+ years of experience working in digital and/or social media marketing required

America’s Promise Alliance Senior Director, Alliance Engagement – your 7+ years’ relevant experience would preferably involve work in the education and/or youth development fields.

The Fairness Project
Childfund InternationalMajor Gift Officer – 10+ years of successful experience in major gift fundraising required, preferably with an international or development organization – Richmond, Va.

National Security ArchiveInterns – apply by end of July for Fall 2017 opportunities

Opportunities with centrist policy group Third Way:
NAACPDirector, Major Gifts – 5+ years professional fundraising experience required – DC or Baltimore, MD – search managed by Koya Leadership Partners

Planned Parenthood
This Project Manager opportunity with Burson Marsteller’s Direct Impact affiliate appears to be new since this mid-April look-in – 3-7 years of previous public affairs, public relations, agency or other related communications experience required

Alliance to Save Energy
Mystery non-profit representing cities nationwideWordpress Migration Consultant – temporary, part-time, work-at-home post – $25-$30/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

Center for American Progress

Fleishman HillardVice President, Corporate Reputation – seeking candidates with 8-10 years’ experience in integrated marketing, with background developing both public & private sector communications programs, including corporate positioning, media relations, executive communications & thought leadership platforms. 

American Jewish World ServiceAdvocacy Coordinator – part-time – best candidates will have one or more years’ relevant work or campus experience, ideally in an advocacy organization, Capitol Hill, or in a federal agency focused on U.S. foreign policy.

George Washington University
Mystery professional services firmAdmin Assistant to the VP of Communications – $80k-$90k – discipline, grit & not-losing-your-cool desired – search managed by Hawthorne Lane

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Your Sunday Set

Here's your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Global Public Policy InstituteCommunicator in Chief – Berlin, Germany – May 8

George Mason University 
National Democratic Institute for International AffairsSenior Program Assistant on their Gender, Women and Democracy team – May 10

United Way
Nature Conservancy
Anxiety & Depression Association of AmericaMarketing & Communications Senior Coordinator (scroll to find) – May 12

Architect of the Capitol Communications Specialist – $94k-$126k – May 12

Chesapeake Bay FoundationDigital Media Manager, Community Building (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD – May 12

Gavi Vaccine Alliance –  Senior Manager, Communications & AdvocacyMay 12

National Association of Area Agencies on AgingDirector of Communications post – May 12

National Association of Black JournalistsCommunications ManagerMay 12

University of MarylandCommunications Manager, College of JournalismMay 12

U.S.-China Business Council Events ManagerMay 12

Union of Concerned Scientists
British Embassy

Friday, May 5, 2017

We're Not Fans of Seeing "Weird" in Our Weather Forecasts

Sorry your Cinco de Mayo fete is a washout; the crew at the Capital Weather Gang says more weird & extreme conditions may be on the way. Great.  But Happy Friday to you all, nonetheless.

Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have shared this new Director, Industry Communications (scroll to find) opportunity with us – 5-7 years professional work experience in communications or closely related field required; exceptional writing & editorial skills as well as fluency on Adobe Creative Suite desired.

The Human Rights Campaign is seeking a Senior Writer with 4+ years’ experience producing/developing content & strong familiarity with LGBTQ/progressive advocacy field.

Fintrac
is seeking an Office Manager to handle a range of corporate & staff support services, including phone & visitor reception, admin services, travel & event coordination, inventory, and property & facilities management.

The American Nurses Association has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs is looking for an energetic and committed Senior Program Assistant on their Gender, Women and Democracy team – academic/internship background in gender studies, international development, public policy or international relations appear desirable – apply by May 10

The White House Historical Association is actively looking to fill this Director of Communications opportunity – 5+ years of direct media experience is required, preferably related to the White House, a Cabinet post, and/or for a Member of Congress.

Atlantic Media
ICF International Health Communications Manager – 8+ years of communications experience & background working with federal health agencies and developing and implementing public health communications campaigns desired.

Howard UniversityDirector of Media Relations (scroll for find; posted 5/3) – 10+ years’ experience in communications, media relations, journalism or related field required; higher education background preferred.

Pew Charitable Trusts

Gavi/the Vaccine Alliance Senior Programme Assistant, U.S. Strategy (scroll to find) – broad range of admin duties noted – apply by May 18

Smith BucklinManager of Government Affairs, Healthcare – seeking candidates with minimum 3-5 years' experience in regulatory or policy development, within agency or association government relations work, or on Capitol Hill

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
Plasma Protein Therapeutics AssociationDirector, Global Communications – 5-10 years’ experience in journalism, public relations and/or marketing required; international communications background a plus – Annapolis, MD

British Embassy
FacebookPublic Policy Manager, Strategic Response – 8+ years of relevant work experience in legislation, litigation, or policy development required, with an emphasis on technology – JD, MBA or MPP preferred.

Issue One
PepsiCoGovernment Relations Manager – 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, corporate public affairs, or NGO required; lobbying experience preferred

... and, finally: We’ve heard a lot about ESPN layoffs in recent weeks, but the worldwide leader appears to be on the hiring side for this DC-based Senior Digital Producer post supporting The Undefeated.

Best wishes for an occasionally dry & otherwise fun weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. 

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Network, Institution, Watch & Way

Here's your mid-week set.  See you again on Friday.

1-2) Fresh opportunities from international exchange facilitator Global Ties:
3) The Global Entrepreneurship Network is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate with excellent writing & copyediting skills, proficiency with graphics & social media applications; foreign language skills a plus.

4-5) Child Trends has just passed along these opportunities – see also main career page
6) Issue One, a group looking to reduce the influence of money in politics, is in search mode for an External Relations Coordinator with 1-3 years of fundraising/admin experience; event management background & knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred

7) 3M U.S. Federal Affairs Representative

8) AetnaSenior Government Relations Specialist – can also search here, using req# 41411BR

9) American Dental Education AssociationChief Communications & Marketing Officer

10-11) Arthritis Foundation
12-13) Brookings Institution
14-15) Capitol Hill
16) Chesapeake Bay FoundationDigital Media Manager, Community Building (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD – apply by May 12

17) Fairfax County Dept. of TransportationSection Chief, Communications & Marketing – $77k-$128k – apply by May 19

18-20) Georgetown University
21) Global WitnessProject Research Associate – mid-May to mid-Aug. term – $12-$15/hr – apply by 10 am on May 5

22) Human Rights WatchCoordinator, Advocacy Dept. – $48k – apply by May 15

23) ideas42Office Manager & Executive Assistant (scroll to find) – $63k-$75k

24) Meals on Wheels AmericaDirector of State Advocacy

25) Mystery employerSocial Media Specialist – search managed by the Creative Group

26) Mystery employer in the bio-oncology spaceProject Coordinator for Government Affairs – search managed by Kelly

27) Mystery financial services corporationSenior Copywriter, Social Media – contract status – search managed by Profiles

28) Mystery professional services firmPublic Relations Specialist – contract status – search managed by Paladin

29) People for the American WayCommunications & Programs Associate supporting the Young Elected Officials Network

30-31) Nature Conservancy
32-33) Tesla
34) Total WineDirector, Corporate Communications

35-37) United Way
38-43) Weber Shandwick
44) … and finally: you’ll be filling roles as as ruler of all content and chief idea wrestler as Chief Content Officer for The Management Center, a group that helps social change leaders run more effective organizations – exceptional problem solving & rigorous thinking matched with cultural competence and commitment to equity desired – mid-$100k

Monday, May 1, 2017

We're Unaccountably Cheerful This Morning

Our Monday is off to a pleasant start; we hope yours is, too.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Programming note: busy days ahead for us, so we'll just be publishing on Monday, Wednesday & Friday this week.

Scott Circle Communications is actively seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications with 10+ years’ experience as a PR professional, with client management & staff supervisory background.

Progressive communications firm Feldman Strategies has full- or part-time Communications Associate and Fellowship (scroll to find) opportunities available for candidates with 1-2 years of communications-related work/internship experience.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging seeks passionate communicator, effective writer, and possessor of web & social media expertise for Director of Communications post – apply by May 12

Better Markets, a group founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to advocate for financial/Wall St. reforms, seeks Social Media Specialist with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Gavi Vaccine Alliance –  Senior Manager, Communications & Advocacy – 7+ years of increasing responsibility in communications, journalism, policy, advocacy or public relations required; knowledge of global health or development issues greatly preferred, and French, German or Spanish language skills a plus – apply by May 12

George Washington University Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences – 10+ years’ of experience in principal/major gifts and as a major gift manager preferred.

Marine Stewardship CouncilPublic Relations Manager – successful candidate will lead media engagement strategy & activities to establishing the MSC as the leading voice for sustainable seafood in the US – apply by May 24

National 4-H Council – see also main career page
The Anxiety & Depression Association of America, a group we’re going to need to consult ourselves if the Caps/Penguins series continues on its current trajectory*, seeks Marketing & Communications Senior Coordinator (scroll to find) with 2-3 years of non-profit or association management experience as well as skills using content management, social media & online webinar applications – apply by May 12

JP Morgan Chase seeks Relationship Manager to lead philanthropic giving/grant-making for a $22 million portfolio in the mid-Atlantic region – DC or Wilmington, DE

Parsons Corp.Federal Systems Marketing & Communications Director – 15+ years of experience related to marketing, communications, brand management or a related field is required

CLS StrategiesSenior Vice President – minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, political, corporate or crisis communications desired.

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Cisco SystemsSenior Manager, Government Affairs –  5-10 years of congressional/political experience desired.

Social DriverSocial Media Strategist – 2 - 5 years of relevant communication agency and/or social media experience desired – see also main career page

American Petroleum InstituteDirector of Federal Relations (scroll to find) – 7+ years of advocacy experience required

Community Foundation for the National Capital RegionSenior Director, Marketing & Communications (pdf) – minimum of 5 years of senior-level experience required, including work supervising staff & external consultants/contractors.

These opportunities w/ self-described center-right policy institute the American Action Forum came up via search, and they’re also collected here – but there appears to be some disconnect w/ this career page found via their website:
George Mason University Assistant Director of Annual Giving – mid-$40k – apply by May 9

Institute for Taxation & Economic PolicySenior Fellow, Federal Tax Policy (pdf) – demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to non-expert audiences & strong analytical skills required – see also main career page.

…. and finally: sunny San Diego/Miramar, CA could be your workday home (and so so very close to Mikeller and Green Flash breweries, oh we’re sooooo jealous already) as Events & Marketing Manager for the U.S. Marine Corps – $50k-$60k – apply by May 18

* Of course, we hope the folks of ADAA don't think we're making light of their important work.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Check Out These Closing-soon Jobs; Then Make Movie Plans

Here's your Sunday run of movie-flacking (see end of post) and previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week. 

Federal Emergency Management AgencyCongressional Liaison Specialist – $75-$98k – Atlanta, GA – May 1

Nature ConservancyDonor Communications OfficerMay 1

City of Virginia BeachMedia & Communications Coordinator – $49k-$73k – May 2

Corporation for Public Broadcasting:
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Congressional Relations Specialist supporting the Office of Inspector General – $94k-$123k – May 2

Library of Congress
World Bank
International Monetary Fund (scroll to find or search using job #)
Smithsonian InstitutionMajor Gift Officer, Tropical Research Institute (scroll to find) – May 5

University of IowaAssociate Director of Federal Relations – $60k+ – DC-based  – May 5

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Get Your Passport Out, You May Be Headed to Moldova (or somewhere like that)

Hello Friday!  Is this the day you'll snag one of these great jobs, or perhaps one from earlier this week?  Make the answer: yes.

The National WIC Association, a group representing more than 12,000 service provider agencies that offer nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health care & other family services, is recruiting for a Senior Policy Associate with 4+ years in policy related to health, public health, or nutrition.

Republican leadership development mainstay GOPAC seeks Digital Media Coordinator with experience managing social media campaigns & advising on emerging trends in video, mobile, and content marketing; previous politically-related work preferred.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Director, U.S. Government Affairs – 8+ years of Capitol Hill experience & background in healthcare policy required.

New since our mid-Apr. check-in w/ Share Our Strength:
Here’s a fresh Marketing & Communications Specialist (pdf) post with the National Park Foundation suited for candidates with flexible writing skills & experience with social media platforms.

This Coalitions Coordinator post is new since our week-ago look-in with the Union of Concerned Scientists – $47k – apply by May 29

American University
Camber Corp. Communications Specialist – min. of 4-5 years of related experience in writing/editing, communications, or related field required; IT background a big plus. 

Hudson Institute
Federal Housing Finance Agency Supervisory Communications Specialist – $141k-$240k – apply by May 15

British Embassy
World BankSenior International Affairs Officer – extensive experience working with multilateral organizations, development, and/or international financial institutions desired – apply by May 4

Pew Charitable Trusts
Reingold Communications Intern – paid position – Del Ray Alexandria location

.... and finally: Blue Force Communications is looking for a Ghostwriter to write an autobiography of a current head of state for an unspecified European country (could it be Moldova's Igor Dodon? maybe Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan?); fluency in Russian preferred – see also main career page.

Best wishes for a fab & fun weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.