Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Association (3), Board, Center (4), Chamber, Committee, Corps, Foundation (2), Group (2), Institution, Service, and Watch

The Center for Excellence in Education nurtures high school & college students to high-achieving careers in STEM fields & helps connect these leaders to each other – Vice President, Public Relations – apply by Aug. 16

The Foundation for Advanced Education in Sciences, located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a motivated Communications & Social Media Specialist to create & administer their communications plan in print, web & social media channels – 5-10 year experience in business communications desired.

Woodrow Wilson CenterCommunications/Social Media Specialist – $54k-$71k – Photoshop & infographics skills also required – apply by July 19

Global Strategy GroupManager, Communications & Public Affairs –  5+ years of experience in strategic communications or public affairs in corporate, government, politics, non-profits, or agency settings, political campaigns, or a related industry deaired.

Recently-added opportunities with gmmb, a communications firm supporting a mission-driven/social change-oriented client base, include Senior Account Exec and Digital Media Associate

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
LeidosCommunications Editor supporting the Bureau of Justice Assistance – 4 years relevant experience desired.

This Communications Officer post supporting the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign appears to be new since just last Friday – 5-7 years of relevant experience in communications and/or PR/media relations & an interest in & passion for campaigns related to global health issues desired.

Smithsonian InstitutionEditor/Publications Officer supporting the National Portrait Gallery – $94k-$123k – apply by July 31

The American Diabetes Association seeks Vice President, Special Events to develop strategies and oversee the management & implementation of ADA’s signature event (we think they’re referring to the Tour de Cure) to grow revenue from $26M to $50M.

Training Resources Group
Communications Specialist – experience in developing & implementing effective communications strategies and campaigns required, preferably in the field of education; prior experience working with USAID or on USAID-funded contracts also a plus.

National Education Association
Jesuit Refugee ServiceCommunications Coordinator (pdf) – seeking candidates with 2+ years of experience working in communications, digital marketing, or public relations as well as skills in website development, content management systems, and tools to enhance digital presence – apply by July 31

The Washington Post has good news for not-morning-person types in the form of this Communications Coordinator opportunity noting an 11am-7:30pm work-day – an NYC-based Content Editor gig is also freshly offered by our friends at the Post.

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersPublications Specialist – $66k-$86k – apply by July 24

Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsCommunications Assistant – at least one year of communications experience desired, particularly in organizational internal communications.

Prince George’s County Public SchoolsDigital & Visual Communications Specialist (search keyword IRC99172) - $69k-$124k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by July 28

Opportunities with polling/research firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner:
Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsAssistant, Digital Fundraising – experience with direct response and email best practices & writing preferred.

American Bankers AssociationDirector, Social Media – your 6-8 years of experience should demonstrate a solid understanding of SEO and content marketing, as well as paid social advertising.

National Center for Teacher ResidenciesDirector of Communications –7+ years of communications experience required – apply by Aug. 18

Food & Water WatchNew York Organizer – at least two years’ experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field organizing desired – Brooklyn, NY

These Policy & Advocacy Intern and Research Intern posts appear to be new since our mid-June check-in with the International Rescue Committee

Monday, July 17, 2017

Weekend Update

How was your weekend?  We were cheered by news of soon-arriving Nats bullpen help, got in plenty of pool time, went to a chill & pleasant cookout yesterday, and found a beloved watch lost for over a decade in the pocket of some pants we hadn't worn in... well, over a decade.  Also, we put together today's set as well as previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Bethesda’s Garfinkel + Associates has let us know that they are still actively recruiting for this Writer/Project Manager post – flexible team player and direct communicator with a great attitude particularly desired.

The Rainforest Trust, located in Warrenton, Va., is actively recruiting for all of these posts:
Revolution Messaging, a self-described full-service agency dedicated to authentic digital storytelling for progressive causes, has let us know about paid Fall 2017 Intern (scroll to find) opportunities in advertising, campaigns  fundraising, and digital strategy

Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityManager, Federal Government Affairs Program – $108k - $157k – 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs desired – apply by July 26

American Society of Clinical Oncology
The Robertson Foundation for Government supports efforts to strengthen the federal government and its capacity to recruit & retain top-level talent via a fellowship program partnering with leading universities; focus on foreign policy, national security & international affairs – Executive Director – search managed by DRI Consulting

New with Edelman PR since our late-June check-in:
Northwestern MutualPolitical Advocacy Manager – 2+ years of experience in advocacy, PACs, government relations and/or legislative environments desired.

Society for Neuroscience
National Science FoundationPublic Affairs Specialist – $108k-$141k – apply by Aug. 11

Advancement ProjectSenior Communications Associate – 5-7 years’ experience in communications & campaigns desired, as well as knowledge of juvenile/criminal justice reform and/or racial justice movements.

World Wildlife Fund
AARPVice President, Media Relations – 15+ years’ experience as a communications and media relations professional required.

New with American Rivers since our early-June check-in:
American International Health AllianceSenior Communications & Program Development Associate (pdf) – 3+ years of professional experience preferably including work with institutional donors in the international development arena.

College of William & Mary – Williamsburg, Va., except as noted otherwise:
Fairfax County Park FoundationCoordinator/Admin Assistant – $45k-$75k – apply by July 21

Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District CourtCommunications Specialist – $57k-$95k – apply by July 28

Fairfax County Dept. of TransportationOnline Communications Coordinator – $57k-$95k – apply by July 28

George Washington University

FINRA (aka Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.) seeks Associate Director, Corporate Governance & Elections to help manage Board activities & compliance with various corporate governance requirements – knowledge of corporate governance issues & trends, SRO rules, and federal securities laws preferred.

University of Maryland
Construction Management Association of AmericaCommunications Associate – $36k-$40k – 2-3 years’ experience in communications & admin functions desired, including writing responsibilities.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Now Here's Your Sunday Set

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

City of Portland, OR Public Information Manager – $78k-$105k – July 17

National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the Alaska Fisheries Science Center – $64k-$101k – Seattle, WA – July 17

ReThink MediaManaging Director (pdf) for the Peace & Security Collaborative – see also main career pageJuly 17

University of California, San DiegoSenior Director of Development, Global Policy & Strategy – San Diego, CA – July 17 

U.S. Army Communications Electronics CommandDirector of Strategic Communications – $131k-$161k – Aberdeen, MD – July 17

British Embassy

Smithsonian Institution
Nature Conservancy
Dept. of Defense Education ActivityLegislation & Congressional Management Specialist – $66k-$86k – July 19

Justice Policy Institute Communications DirectorJuly 20 

Library of Congress Congressional Research Review Specialist – $131k-$161k – July 20

University of North CarolinaExecutive Director of the Center of Community Capital – Chapel Hill, NC – July 20

Army Installation Management CommandMarketing Assistant supporting Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation activities at Fort Belvoir, Va. – $17-$19/hr. – July 21 

German American Heritage Foundation/Museum Senior Manager – part-time – July 21

Friday, July 14, 2017

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité... et Emploi!

Let's start your Bastille Day set by noting closing-soon intern posts at the Embassy of France:
The Center for Community Change is seeking a Digital Director to support their Reform Immigration for America campaign – $55k-$65k – 3-5 years’ experience managing complex online campaigns for a nonprofit or advocacy organization desired.

International Foodservice Distributors AssociationDirector, Communications – 7+ years of communications experience with a strong track record of public relations wins desired.

Fresh opportunities from the Children’s National Health System supporting the Safe Kids Worldwide initiative:
Child Care Aware of AmericaPublic Relations Manager – noted as a part-time position, but the duties shown seem so extensive as to make us think that’s just an error.  But who knows? 

Children’s Law CenterCommunications Specialist – 4+ years’ experience in in media relations or PR desired, along with strong storytelling & writing skills for both print & electronic media.

Arlington County is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to provide senior level policy support to County Board members and manage Board communications – $69k-$105k – apply by July 27

Latest from the United Nations Foundation:
A fact tank of the reputable variety seeks Conference Coordinator with 1-3 years of conference/events support experience; previous experience in Cvent or Salesforce is highly preferred – $50k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing 

DC International SchoolDirector of Development (scroll to find) – 2-5+ years professional fundraising experience required, preferably in educational or youth-oriented environment.

PICO National NetworkIntegrated Voter Engagement Manager – experience in electoral campaign & background planning, leading & evaluating successful field organizing programs desired.

British Embassy
Downtown DC-based science-focused association seeks starting-ASAP Conference/Programs Assistant through mid-January – event/meeting planning or hospitality experience desired – search managed by The Choice, Inc.

Smithsonian Institution
The Kennedy Forum, a group focused on mental illness, addiction & behavioral health advocacy, seeks Communications Director – healthcare & non-profit experience deemed highly beneficial.

Mystery non-profit
Stewardship Specialist – temporary post $17-$30/hr – 5+ years in fundraising and creative design required; Raiser's Edge skills preferred – search managed by Randstad

Pew Charitable Trusts

North Carolina conservative think tank Civitas Institute seeks Editor with at least three years of copyediting and print publication production experience – Raleigh, NC – search managed by Talent Market – see also Intern info.

National Public Radio
Medical trade associationCopy Editor Associate – part-time/temporary post – $20-$23/hr – search managed by Ajilon

… and finally: Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the corporate umbrella for the Caps, Wiz, Mystics, Verizon Center and various other Ted-led sporting enterprises, seeks Director, Event & Corporate PR who needs to hook up this season-ticket-holding Caps enthusiast with a fancy upgrade one of these days if they snag this surely-fun opportunity.

Best wishes for a spectacular & less-sizzling weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Breaking News: Pools are Popular in Mid-Summer!

Some say great journalism is on the wane, but our great friends at the Post once again disprove that idea with this groundbreaking dispatch from the secret & heretofore undiscovered world of rooftop aquatics.  Stay cool & enjoy the jobs, folks.

1) Burness Communications seeks a Communications Coordinator for Latin America, Environmental Issues with experience working in social justice or environment issues & fluency in Spanish; knowledge of Mailchimp, social media advertising and basic HTML a plus – $45k-$55k

2) EDC seeks a Director/Managing Project Director help lead the important work of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center – knowledge of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and extensive experience demonstrating strong leadership, relationship-building & communications skills desired – DC or Waltham, MA

3-4) Abel Communications (scroll to find) – Baltimore, MD
5) Anheuser-BuschManager, Corporate Communications

6) Atlantic Council of the U.S. Assistant Director, Media Relations (scroll to find)

7) Atlas ResearchDirector of Marketing Communication – see also main career page

8) BASIS Independent School, McLeanDirector of Communications

9) Capital One Principal Communications Associate

10) Charles Koch Institute Director, Policy Strategy

11) Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc.Communications Manager (scroll to find) – see also main career page

12-13) CQ/Roll Call
14) CVS Health Executive Advisor, Government Affairs

15) D.C. UnitedContent Producer

16) Earthjustice Media Associate

17) Foundation for Research on Equal OpportunityExecutive Director –  Austin, TX – search managed by Talent Market

18) George Mason University Development Specialist, College of Health & Human Services – apply by July 26

19-22) Human Rights Campaign
23) International Center for JournalistsProgram Assistant

24) Intrexon Corp.Senior Director, Public Policy & Government Affairs
25) Institute for JusticeDevelopment Assistant – see also main career page

26-29) Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (may have to scroll to find)
30) Mystery law firmSenior Legislative Assistant – $60k

31) Mystery medical education association Communications & Marketing Manager – $30/hr on temporary basis; $60k-$65k when permanent – search managed by The Choice, Inc.

32) National Association of State & Territorial AIDS Directors Senior Associate, Policy & Legislative Affairs

33-34) Nature Conservancy
35) Northern Virginia Community CollegeExecutive Assistant to the VP for Institutional Advancement – $40k-$52k – apply by July 26

36) OMB/Office of E-Government & Information TechnologyPolicy Analyst – $66k-$123k – apply by July 27

37) PBSGeneral Audience Publicity Coordinator

38) Public JusticeDevelopment Director (pdf)

39) Republican Main Street Partnership Senior Director, Media Relations

40) Save the Children Associate Director for Humanitarian Public Policy & Advocacy

41-42) Share Our Strength
43) U.S. Institute of PeaceDirector, Communications

44-45) World Food Program USA (scroll to find)

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Collaborative, Rational, Untethered & Super-fresh!

The National Council on Teacher Quality is actively recruiting for an organized & analytical State Policy Analyst with demonstrated excellence in analyzing & communicating effectively about education policy, particularly at the state-level.

Collaborative Communications Group
is looking for an Afterschool Associate with a preference for candidates experienced in afterschool programs or policy, as well as demonstrated experience & success in organizing people & products.

Palladium seeks a Communications Associate, Economic Growth with 4-7 years of experience in branding, marketing, or communications; background in international development and understanding and knowledge of USAID or donor organizations a plus – apply by July 15

Octane PR has passed along this Social Media Community Manager opportunity – $40k-$45k – 2 years’ experience in content creation for social media and/or digital marketing required, as well as facility with Adobe Creative Suite & video production applications – 14th & U location

We normally save opportunities with the Brookings Institution, but we wanted you to get the jump on these freshly-posed Fall 2017 Intern opportunities, which we guess overrides the July 7 application deadline noted here:
American Forest & Paper Association Manager, Government Affairs – seeking candidates with 4-5 years of experience in corporate government affairs, trade association government affairs, paid campaign or legislative staff, or another role of equivalent function – see also main career page.

Goodwill IndustriesPublic Relations & Multimedia Manager – knowledge of video and multimedia production processes & project management skills are among their wants for the post – see also main career page

National Council for Behavioral HealthAssistant Vice President, Communications – 12+ years’ experience in related field required, including significant time in a supervisory role.

Rational 360
Director of Healthcare Communications & Alliance Development – at least 3-5 years of prior healthcare public relations or communications experience required.

New with Porter-Novelli since our early-June check-in:
Untethered Labs provides wearable wireless technology to the enterprise security & access control markets… and they’re looking to add a PR Manager to the team – here’s more about them.

Super-fresh!  This Senior Director, Strategic Communications post with the National Association of Manufacturers is new since we put yesterday’s set together – 5-10 years of communications experience, with emphasis on digital strategy, media relations and issue advocacy, is desired.

Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National AssociationAssistant Director, Legislative Affairs – 5+ years of experience in similar positions desired, preferably within the construction industry

Capitol Hill
Mystery employer in the wind energy sectorLegislative Affairs Director – temporary post – $50/hr – five years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or in a legislative office at the state or federal level required; knowledge of wind energy a plus – search managed by Randstad 

University of VirginiaDevelopment Associate, Arts Dept. – part-time – $17k-$20k – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Here's What We Have for You Today

Just-the-jobs style on this soon-to-be-sweltering Tuesday.

1) Uber is in search mode for a Head of Federal Affairs with strong management skills and a proven track record in a public policy and/or communications role with a focus on the U.S. Congress and U.S. federal agencies.

2) Feldman Strategies seeks Communications Associate (scroll to find) with 1-2 years’ relevant experience & strong writing/grammar skills; journalism background a plus.

3-4) Per yesterday’s comments, we pass along these opportunities with the Trust for America’s Health (scroll to find):
5) The Economic Information Group seeks full-time Communications Intern (scroll to find) for the Fall term, starting in August – $600/wk –  excellent writing, research & social media skills required, as well as keen attention to detail; background in economic policy preferred.

6) Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsCommunications Specialist – $79k-$149k – apply by July 14

7-9) Airline Owners & Pilots Association
10) Army Installation Management CommandMarketing Assistant supporting Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation activities at Fort Belvoir, Va.  – $17-$19/hr. – apply by July 21

11) Arcadia PowerDirector of Public Relations

12) Boat U.S. Government Affairs Intern

13) Common CauseDigital Associate

14) CQ/Roll Call Staff Writer, Healthcare Policy

15-20) FleishmanHillard
21-22) German American Heritage Foundation/Museum
23-24) International Justice Mission
25) Mystery lobbying firmSenior Digital Marketing Associate – $60k-$80k – search managed by Ajilon

26-28) NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund
29) National Association of ManufacturersVice President, Government Relations

30) National Fire Protection AssociationDivision Director, Government Affairs

31-32) National Recreation and Park Association
33) One Acre Fund Special Assistant to U.S. Office (select global tab; scroll to find) – New York

34-36) Sierra Club
37) Strategic Resolution ExpertsCommunications Product Specialist

38) Toyota Digital Advocacy Strategist

39) U.S. Green Building CouncilCommunications Specialist

40) WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart DiseaseCommunications Associate

Monday, July 10, 2017

It Takes All Kinds

Hello Monday job-seekers and -browsers.  Do have agency or corporate PR experience? Possess knowledge of USAID rules & regulations?  Would you like to work in Seattle?  Are you basically a superheroTwin Peaks enthusiast?  Awesome, then – we've got a spot for you here... and also a few in Sunday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

M+R is actively recruiting for an Account Coordinator to join their Communications and Advocacy team  in either DC, New York, or Oakland, CA offices – described to us by a great opportunity for a recent grad or someone with 1-2 years’ experience who is interested in communications advocacy for nonprofits.

Conservation International seeks a Marketing Manager with 3-5 years’ experience in online communications & social media; facility with graphic design or video production and Spanish, Portuguese and/or French language skills preferred.

Linda Roth Associates is looking to bring aboard a Publicist who ticks off these boxes: creative, well-spoken, resourceful and fearless – 3-4 years of agency or corporate PR experience preferred.

Focused Image Account Exec (pdf) – winning hire will be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented and flexible with a passion for first-ate account support and dedication to overall client success.

George Washington University
Inter-American FoundationSupervisory Congressional & Public Affairs Specialist – $112k-$161k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by July 28

Partnership for a Healthier AmericaSenior Writer, Communications & Marketing (pdf) – min.
6 years’ strategic communications experience required; agency and/or corporate communications experience preferred

National Peace Corps AssociationMarketing & Social Media Fellow – a minimum of two years of experience required, as well as digital communications, marketing & graphics skills – apply by Aug. 15

University Research Co.Director for Communication – substantial experience in international health outreach & messaging required; knowledge of USAID rules & regulations preferred

American Foundation for the Blind
National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the Alaska Fisheries Science Center – $64k-$101k – Seattle, WA – apply by July 17 

You’re a communications superhero!  That’s how the Virginia Nurses Association sees you as their prospective Communications Coordinator hire – Richmond, Va.

Fresh opportunities with international travel technology provider Sabre:
FWD.us, tech community advocate for issues such as commonsense immigration reform & criminal justice reform, seeks Communications Manager with 6-8 years of relevant experience working in communications & knowledge of immigration & criminal justice issues

Howard UniversitySenior Communications Officer – strong writing, editing & research skills required; must be proficient in AP Style writing.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (scroll to find)
U.S.-China Business CouncilSenior Manager/Editor, Communications & Publications – your 3-5 years of work experience should demonstrate proven writing and editing chops; Mandarin language skills a plus.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association/Public Lands CouncilPublic Policy Intern (scroll to find) – $10/hr – background or major in agriculture desired.

NASAPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the James Webb Space Telescope Program – $94k-$123k – apply by July 14

… and finally: multiple opportunities available with the David Lynch Foundation, including one in DC … yes, that David Lynch!

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Your Sunday Repeats

We'll admit that this is a pretty thin run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  But maybe one of them is just what you're looking for.

U.S. Marine CorpsStrategic Communications Manager – $85k-$95k – Quantico, Va. – July 10

Nature Conservancy
British Embassy Assistant Chief of Staff – $23/hr – New York – July 11

Library of Congress/Congressional Research ServiceEditor – $79k-$103k – July 11

Consumer Product Safety CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $79k-$123k – July 12

HIAS/ Hebrew Immigrant Aid SocietySenior Director, Policy & Advocacy (pdf) – July 12

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association – Director of Government and Political Affairs (scroll to find) – July 14

Stimson Center Communications SpecialistJuly 14

World Resources InstituteCommunications OfficerJuly 14

Friday, July 7, 2017

Why Does a Three-Day Work-Week Feel Soooooo Long?

Happy Friday & a cheerful 7/7/17 to you all!  We have no idea why a short work-week feels so long; we probably weren't busy enough or something like that.  So attack one or more of these and maybe the day will fly by for you until happy hour or however you like to cap your day.

Media, survey research & technology cabal Morning Consult is in search mode for an Associate Communications Director to help promote the company brand & break into new markets – your 2+ years’ experience working in communications or PR should include work booking talent on radio/TV.

Garfinkel + Associates is casting about for a Writer/Project Manager capable of leading projects & dazzling clients to join their award-winning, Bethesda-based team of professional wordsmiths

The Human Rights Campaign is seeking an Associate Director, HIV & Health Equity Program with 3-6 years’ experience in public health; web/blog writing skills & background in HIV policy & advocacy are plusses.

The Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist with 2-3 years’ experience in digital communications, social & traditional media relations, and/or publications – Reston location. 

CLS Strategies has passed along these fresh Fall 2017 Intern posts of the paid variety:
  • Intern – foreign language proficiency, (esp. Spanish) & social media expertise are pluses
  • Digital Production Intern – proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign required.
Via yesterday’s comments field we see that the Association of Performing Arts Professionals seeks a Marketing & Membership Seasonal Associate for Sept. 2017 though Jan. 2018 – experience in communications & marketing and demonstrated interest in the arts & culture desired.

While we’re on the high-culture beat, we’ll also note these new opportunities with the Phillips Collection:
Heritage FoundationAdmin Assistant supporting the Simon Center for Principles & Politics – 4-5 years of relevant experience required

Washington Office on Latin AmericaAssociate for Congressional Relations (pdf) – experience working in a congressional office on foreign policy & familiarity with U.S. policy toward Latin America preferred

Justice Policy Institute
CropLife AmericaCommunications Coordinator – 4+ years of related experience & education required; familiarity with agricultural industry preferred.

ThermoFisher ScientificGovernment Relations Specialist – admin, research & PAC management duties are all part of your portfolio

American University
U.S. Army Communications Electronics CommandDirector of Strategic Communications – $131k-$161k – Aberdeen, MD – apply by July 17

Pew Charitable Trusts
Hispanics in Philanthropy Communications Officer – part-time – 4+ years of experience in a communications and/or marketing role required, preferably at a nonprofit or foundation; background working on issues of diversity, particularly in the Latino community, is also a plus – DC or New York 

Atlantic Media
Mystery international development non-profitDonor Relations Assistant – $15-$18/hr – temporary/contract status – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

British Embassy
This fresh call for a PAC & Compliance Manager from a mystery law firm is very similar to this one from 24 days ago (that we noted here)...so we guess they’re still looking.

… and finally: you’ll be working for this guy, we’d hope, as Public Information Manager for the fine City of Portland, OR – $78k-$105k – apply by July 17

Best wishes for a grand & glorious weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.