Tuesday, December 12, 2017

19 Employers, 21 Jobs, One Fellowship & One Internship

National Restaurant AssociationVice President, Communications & Media Relations – seeking candidates with 10+ years’ experience in communications, including service in a managerial capacity.

City of BaltimoreDirector of Communications (pdf) – 7+ years of experience in the communications field required, including serving as an on-the-record spokesperson; background in government strongly preferred

Conover + Gould seeks Intern on part- or full-time basis during the Jan.-May term – excellent writing communication & research skills desired, as well as facility with social media platforms – Cleveland Park location

American Enterprise InstitutePolicy Analyst, Center on Housing Marketing & Finance – ideal candidate for the position would have a minimum of three years’ experience analyzing US mortgage & housing markets with the use of large loan-level and property-level data sets.

Peace DirectDevelopment & Administration Officer – $35k-$40k –  At least 2 years’ experience in fundraising required – apply by Jan. 12

Rebalance IRA, a consumer-focused, mission-driven retirement investment firm seeks a part-time Media Relations Consultant to provide dedicated media relations support on an ongoing basis – remote-based position.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A title like Vice President of Administration is outside of our usual focus here, but perhaps one of you would be interested/qualified to fill that post with our friends at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD – apply by Dec. 15

CignaFederal Affairs Director – 5-1- years’ experience in legislative or regulatory affairs and/or policy development in the health care or tax legislative, regulatory, or consulting environments required.

American Association of GeographersEvent & Special Projects Assistant – experience in event management, customer service & communication skills, and attention to detail desired.

The World Resources Institute will let you serve as Head of Communications for the Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 partnership from Dehli, Jakarta, Beijing or London … but we suspect most of you will be happier to note that they have a preference for DC-based candidates.

Booking.comSenior Manager, Public Policy – 7+ years of relevant experience that includes working on the policy challenges facing the technology industry desired

Greenpeace
CVSGovernment Affairs Director –10+ years Federal Congressional lobbying experience & knowledge of current health care issues required 

Wilmer HaleSenior Public Relations Specialist – 6+ years of PR experience required

George Mason University
Army Historical FoundationDirector of Major Gifts – 3+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector or similar field required, including some work as a fundraiser/client services rep.

HITT ContractingDirector of Communications – 10+ years of experience in in marketing, communications and/or PR desired.

… and finally: the American Air Museum in Britain is seeking an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial Major Gifts Officer to serve back here on this side of the Atlantic, although it looks like you’ll get to head over to the Duxford, UK airbase on occasion – search managed by the HR Team

Monday, December 11, 2017

Action, Engagement, Planning & Advancement

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

This Communications Division Manager post with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce must have been posted just shortly after we put together Chamber opportunities in Friday’s set – 3-7 years of media relations experience & proven track record of pitching & successfully landing stories required.

Per a helpful commenter, we see that the American Financial Services Association is in search mode for a Digital Communications Manager with 3+ years’ experience building and executing strategic digital campaigns at a PR firm, trade association or similar organization

United Nations Foundation – opportunities supporting the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit:
PYXERA Global modestly describes themselves as standing astride the intersection of business, social, and governmental organizations, facilitating groundbreaking partnerships around the world – your spot in this enterprise could be as Thought Leadership Manager (scroll to find), where you will help place company execs at events & speaking engagements and manage media relations activities.

The University of California has a part-time Fellowship opportunity with their National Center for Free Speech & Civic Engagement – you need not be affiliated w/ UC or based in DC, but will be expected to travel to both locations – $20k stipend – we first noted this in mid-Nov., when it sported a December application date that appears to have been extended to Jan. 12

George Washington University
National Association of RealtorsMedia Relations Representative, Public Policy Issues – 5+ years’ communications experience with Washington/Capitol Hill-focused media desired.

Optical Society
Chief Communications Officer – 15+ years’ experience in external & internal communications, branding, and project management required.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as otherwise noted
Computer security firm Untethered Labs seeks Digital Public Relations Manager on a part-time basis – proven track record designing & executing successful PR campaigns desired

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Association for Corporate Growth Vice President, Public Policy – seeking candidates with a comprehensive understanding of government relations and the political system, grassroots organizing and middle market private capital investment.

Prince William County
Media Specialist – $55k-$94k – focus on web-based video production – experience with Adobe Creative Cloud & professional video cameras required – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Dec. 22

Council on Foreign Relations
Lupus Foundation of AmericaCommunications Specialist – 3-5 years of marketing, communications or public relations experience desired – scroll down for Intern opportunities.

Corporation for National & Community ServiceLegislative Aide – $44k-$50k – apply by Dec. 22

Opportunities with Alexandria-based interactive agency Engage:
Mi Familia Vota, a national civic engagement organization dedicated to Latino empowerment & civic participation, seeks Communications Director with Three to five years of experience in advocacy & digital communications – dominio del idioma espaƱol preferido. 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)
Conover & GouldStrategic Communications Intern – knowledge of Wordpress and Buffer a plus – apply by Dec. 15 for Spring 2018

FP1 StrategiesPolitical/Research Associate – 1-2 years of relevant experience in political research and using databases desired.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

[Needs title]

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

Council for Advancement & Support of EducationSenior Communications Advisor to the PresidentDec. 11

Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning CommissionVisual & Imaging Specialist – part-time – $19-$33/hr – Dec. 11

Open Society Foundations
Kaboom! Associate Director, Corporate PartnershipsDec. 13

Nature Conservancy
Smithsonian InstitutionDirector of Advancement, National Postal Museum (scroll to find) – Dec. 14 

Arlington CountyStormwater Outreach Specialist – $60k-$99k – Dec. 15

Destination DC Media Relations ManagerDec. 15

National Network of Abortion FundsState Policy Manager – $60k-$65k – Dec. 15 

British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Environment – $67k – Dec. 17

Tonight Tony & Parts Unknown head to the San Francisco Bay area – 9 pm ET on CNN

Friday, December 8, 2017

Doors Closing, Step Back

Hello Friday job-lookers! We hope one of these helps close your week on a good note.

McCabe Message Partners
has shared a fresh call for a Graphic Artist with 2+ years of relevant experience; an interest in other fundamentals of the PR space is a plus – Dupont Circle location

Via the comments section, we see the Campaign Legal Center is looking for a Communications Campaign Manager with 4-6 years of communications/organizing experience for a nonprofit or political campaign

Also per the comments, we see that the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health has spots to fill:
Global Strategy Group is seeking a Communications & Public Affairs Intern – applicants should be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for this paid position – familiarity with social media monitoring and media database tools as well as photoshop/design skills are all plusses.

We just stumbled on this Congressional Relations Officer post with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority that will be chiming “doors closing, step back” at 11:59 pm today, Dec. 8 – so get to it!

Looks like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has changed up their career listings software:
As part of their settlement related to diesel emissions shenanigans, Volkswagen Group of America has been required to make a significant investment in electric vehicles, which they have dubbed Electrify America – your part in this new enterprise could be as Public Relations & Communications Manager for the initiative – Herndon location.

Mystery Crystal City-based associationMedia & Communications Assistant – temporary post – $18/hr – Dec. 18 start date envisioned

American University
Atlantic MediaStaff Correspondent with Nextgov – experience in covering information technology issues required

BiogenDirector, Federal Public Policy & Government Affairs – seeking candidates with 8+ years’ of relevant legislative experience, primarily in healthcare

Nature Conservancy
BBYO (as in B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) notes a Social Media Intern (scroll down) opportunity of the paid variety for the Spring 2018 term

Mystery Alexandria employerSocial Media Coordinator – $21/hr – writing & proof-reading experience a plus

Better Medicare Alliance
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineSenior Director of Philanthropy (scroll to find) – Five or more years of individual major gift fundraising and two or more years of management experience required; capital campaign background a plus – search managed by Aspire Nonprofit Partners

National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors
Episcopal Diocese of WashingtonCommunications Director (pdf) – deep understanding of cause-driven non-profits and communication strategies & relevant social media/CMS skills desired – apply by Dec. 22 – see also main career page

Opportunities with online personal finance resource WalletHub:
Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsCommunications Specialist – $66k-$126k – apply by Dec. 20

American Motorcyclist Association (scroll to find)
Anheuser-BuschGovernment Affairs Coordinator – strong communications skills & facility with data collection & reporting experience using spreadsheets & charts desired.

ONE Campaign
American Council on EducationDirector, Government Relations – excellent communication, organizational & leadership skills desired, as well as thorough mastery of all facets of the legislative process.

YMCA of Virginia's Blue RidgeDirector of Development – 5+ years’ experience in resource development with a direct focus on fundraising required – Roanoke, Va.

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

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Big Wednesday

Thanks in part to plenty of comments-driven and other direct-to-us submissions, we have a pretty good sized mid-week set for you.  See you again on Friday.

1) The DCI Group is recruiting for a Director, Strategic Alliances with 5+ years’ experience in a related field, such as community outreach or non-profit corporate relations.

2-6) The Clyde Group has let us know that they are actively recruiting for all of these (scroll to find)
7) Via the comments field we bring you this Conference Center & Special Events Manager post with the Sheppard Pratt Health System, which looks to be based in Towson, MD

8-11) Also from the comments, we find opportunities with the Trust for America’s Health – see also main career page:
12) And one more per the comments – the American Councils for International Education is recruiting for a Managing Director for its program and business development team – 5+ years’ experience managing business development with a successful track record identifying, pursuing and securing funding for new projects required; proficiency in at least one foreign language preferred.

13) We noted this Events Associate post with the New America Foundation on Saturday’s something-extra set; we’ve since been informed that candidates are encouraged to apply by the end of the week for this, so get to it!

14) The Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking a Leadership Events Intern for the Spring 2018 term for a range of duties related to fundraising events/campaigns.

15) Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to WorkCommunications Associate (pdf) – apply by Jan. 5

16) American Indian Higher Education ConsortiumDirector of Congressional/Federal Relations

17) American Psychological AssociationLegislative & Federal Affairs Associate

18) American Society of Civil EngineersManager, Major Gifts – apply by Dec. 30

19-20) American Society of Landscape Architects
21) Association of Securities & Exchange Commission AlumniExecutive Director – part-time; home-based – search managed by Tuft & Associates

22-25) Brookings Institution
26) Congressional Research ServiceLegislative Research Assistant – $44k-$58k – apply by Dec. 20

27) Data Quality CampaignCoordinator/Associate, Policy & Research

28) Epilepsy Foundation Government Relations Manager

29) George Washington UniversityMultimedia/Videography Producer

30-31) Hudson Institute
32-33) Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
34-35) KPMG
36-37) Lockheed Martin
38) Metro Productions Government ServicesStrategic Communications Planner – $75k-$85k

39-40) MITRE
41-42) National Archives Foundation
43) National AquariumMarketing Programs Coordinator – Baltimore, MD

44) National Defense UniversityProgramming & Communications Intern – apply by Dec. 29

45-46) National Democratic Redistricting Committee
47) National Endowment for DemocracyProgram Coordinator, Government Relations and Public Affairs

48) National Football LeagueIntern, Public Policy & Government Affairs – Summer 2018 – apply by Jan. 5

49-50) Open Society Foundations
51) Resources for the FutureDeputy Director of Communications – see also main career page

52-54) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
55-56) Stand for Children
57) SojournersRacial Justice Coordinator

58) Sustainable Harvest International Director of Donor Engagement – location flexible

59-61) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
62) Verto Solutions Director of Marketing & Communications

Monday, December 4, 2017

Off We Go!

Tuesday update: no new post today – we will go with a Mon-Wed-Fri publishing schedule this week; see you tomorrow.

We'll start your Monday set by noting that the weekend run of previously noted opportunities closing this week also includes some new finds, so don't miss that.

We have it on good authority that the Urban Institute is actively seeking candidates for this Media Relations Manager post – 5-10 years of experience in media relations desired, along with a passion for social & economic policy research.

Our friends at the National Home Infusion Association have just shared these two opportunities to join their Metro-convenient Old Town Alexandria-based operation (scroll to find)
Public affairs/communications cabal Forbes-Tate Partners has passed along these opportunities (scroll to find):
Whiteboard Advisors team is seeking a top-notch Intern for the Spring term, but this paid position is also described as “open immediately” – strong research abilities, a keen attention to detail, and familiarity with K-12 or higher education policy among their wants.

Despite the applications for Spring 2018 is now closed note at the link, were assured the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is still recruiting for a Press Intern for the spring term – strong writing skills and an interest in news media are preferred – $200/wk stipend – send resume, cover letter & brief writing sample to press@dlcc.org with “press internship application” in the subject line.

Squared Communications seeks PR Intern, ideally starting in Jan. 2018 – strong communications skills, multitasking capabilities & work ethic valued – $11/hr

National Association of ManufacturersStrategic Communications Associate/War Room Manager – 1-4 years of communications experience required, with preferred emphasis on rapid-response, traditional and social media monitoring, analytics reporting and research.

Multinational law firm Dentons seeks Federal Regulatory Analyst for legislative, legal and/or fact research, monitoring & reporting duties.

City of AlexandriaLegislative Director – $92k-$142k – 5+ years of experience in government at the Federal, State, or local level desired.

NCTA/The Internet & Television Association (scroll to find)
Evolent HealthVice President, Health Policy – 8-10 years’ experience in health policy development, analysis and/or advocacy desired.

Congressional Research Service Environmental Policy Analyst – $66k-$86k – apply by Jan. 2

Sierra Club Lead Organizer – 3-5 years’ experience as a field organizer and/or leading community organizing campaigns desired – DC or Oakland, CA

H&R BlockDirector, State Government Relations – 5-10 years of experience in political, grassroots, lobbying, or campaign organizing fields sought.

The Herald Group (scroll to find)
Here’s a fresh Associate Director, Government Affairs job with Novo Nordisk – 10+ years of experience with federal or state legislative, executive and public policy making bodies required; understanding of the diabetes therapeutic area preferred.

Amnesty InternationalPress Officer – temporary post – 4-6 years’ experience in a fast-paced digital and/or communications role required – DC or New York

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteVisual Communications Specialist – advanced knowledge and proven experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat Pro, and/or other data visualization tools required.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
PolicyLink supports the work of local leaders to develop sustainable communities of opportunity that allow everyone to participate and prosper – your place in this enterprise would in New York as their Director of Communications – search managed by Commongood Careers

We previously noted this Outreach Associate post supporting the Rule of Law Initiative with the American Bar Association showing a Dec. 4 application deadline that now appears to have been extended to Dec. 29.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Light, Extra & Early

Since the usual Sunday run of closing-soon opportunities is a bit on the light side, we hunted down some extra new listings for you, and posted them early on Saturday afternoon.  You're welcome.

U.S. Commission on International Religious FreedomCommunications and Visual Information Specialist – $45k-$60k – Dec. 4

National Alliance on Mental Illness Senior Manager, Media RelationsDec. 5 

Nature Conservancy
Center for Social Policy  – Program Analyst, Learning & Evaluation Team (pdf) – see also main career pageDec. 8

World BankCommunications Officer supporting the Women Entrepreneurs Finance InitiativeDec. 8

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Americans for ProsperityExecutive Assistant, Federal Affairs

Congressional Research ServicePublic Affairs Coordinator – $54k-$71k – apply by Jan. 2

Federation of State Medical Boards
Social Media Specialist

Feeding America Advocacy Associate – contract status/6-month term

Horizon Pharma –  Director, Federal Government Affairs and Policy

Human Rights FirstExecutive Assistant to the President/CEO – see also main career page

Kaboom!
Legacy of Life FoundationDirector of Communications – Yardley, PA

Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission
Visual & Imaging Specialist – part-time – $19-$33/hr – apply by Dec. 11

Mystery McLean-based employerSenior Copywriter – temporary position – search managed by the BOSS Group

National Public RadioSocial Media Editor, Digital News

New America Foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkSenior Manager, Advocacy (scroll to find)

World BankOnline Communications Associate supporting the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor – apply by Dec. 18

Friday, December 1, 2017

Closing the Week Out

We're lacking a clever title to open December end the work-week; enjoy your Friday & happy hunting!

Per the comments field, we learn of this Coordinator, Political & Legislative Affairs (pdf) opportunity with the National Grocers Association – candidates with 0-3 years of experience on the Hill, Executive Branch, in government affairs, or political fundraising will be considered; foundational understanding of federal legislative, regulatory & political/fundraising process desired.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom seeks a Communications and Visual Information Specialist with both media relations experience as well as facility with Adobe Creative Suite applications – $45k-$60k – apply by Dec. 4

The McCain Institute for International Leadership is actively recruiting for a Senior Director of Communications with 5+ years of direct experience in media relations, public affairs and/or strategic communications with a proven record of garnering earned media coverage.

The Atlantic Council notes a lot Intern opportunities for the Spring 2018 term here; we’ve been asked to reference the Spring Intern, Outreach & Awards Dinners (scroll way down) post in particular, and we’re told there is a Dec. 15 application deadline.

American University
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Coordinator, State & Federal Affairs (scroll to find) – 2+ years of related experience required. 

Mystery employerMedia Analyst – entry-level opportunity; Metro-convenient NoVa location

Heritage Foundation
District Communications GroupCommunications/Public Relations Specialist – 2-3 years of relevant experience desried, preferably at a PR agency. 

British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Environment – $67k – your 3-5+ years of relevant experience should demonstrate a strong background in energy policy – apply by Dec. 17

Pew Charitable Trusts
Urban Institute Government Affairs Coordinator – demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and/or federal, state, or local politics or policy required.

Altarum
JPMorgan & ChaseCorporate Responsibility Specialist – 3 years senior admin experience or other senior level support role background desired
 
Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Based on Happy Times

We're once again a work-in-progress on this just-the-jobs Thursday.  Start your day with a couple nice appreciations of recently-departed local music legend Tommy Keene in Esquire and the Post, and check back later for more job & internship listings. [edit: all done]

Commuting misery note: for anyone with an evening car/bus commute in downtown DC, don't forget that it's National Christmas Tree lighting day.  Plan accordingly; we suggest an extended happy hour.

1) The American College of Radiology has passed along this fairly fresh Senior Manager, PR & Social Media opportunity – 5+ years of related PR experience desired – Reston location

2) The Silver Spring-based crew at National Nurses United are actively recruiting for a Legislative & Political Assistant – ideal candidate will have some experience supporting legislative and/or political  work, advocacy, or political campaign experience, or have worked as a student leader or organizer.

3-6) American Enterprise Institute
7) Catholic CharitiesSenior Manager of Communications

8) Council for Advancement & Support of EducationSenior Communications Advisor to the President – apply by Dec. 11

9) FHI 360Communications Specialist

10-11) Nature Conservancy
12) Nestle USAManager, Media Strategy & Advertising

13) People for the American WayPolitical Associate

14) Results for DevelopmentSr. Communications Associate supporting the Center for Health Market Innovations

15) Yankee Institute for Public PolicyCommunications Director – Hartford, CT – search managed by Talent Market

16) ACLUAdmin Assistant, National Political Advocacy Dept. – New York

17) Mystery Tysons Corner employerGovernment Relations & Communications Associate – search managed by McKinley Marketing Partners

18-19) National Public Radio
20) Natural Resources Defense Council Intern, International Program – Spring 2018

21) Ballot Integrity Strategy CenterCommunications Director

22) GoodweaveOnline Communications & PR Associate

23) National Active and Retired Federal Employees AssociationPublic Relations Professional

24-27) National Association of Manufacturers
28) National Parking AssociationMarketing & Communications Coordinator

29-30) Plastics Industry Association (scroll to find)
31) Public Affairs CouncilIntern

32-33) Working America
34-35) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

It's Wednesday, and we're pressed for a clever title

The American Educational Research Association has shared this Communications Associate post suited for candidates with 3+ years’ relevant experience in communications/marketing; journalistic writing chops & facility with social media also sought.

Toll road developer & operator Transurban, whose projects include the Express Lanes on 95 & the Beltway, are actively recruiting for a Government Affairs & Communications Manager with 5 years of experience working in government, politics, public affairs, or communications; background in transportation and/or public-private partnerships preferred – Tysons Corner location – apply by Jan. 8, as noted here.

This is outside our usual focus here, but the Emerald Cities Collaborative, a not-for-profit network of organizations working to advance a sustainable environment in metro regions and low-income communities of color, is looking for a Controller with 5+ years of nonprofit accounting and finance experience that also includes work gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to external auditors & board members.

New with the International Food Policy Research Institute since our mid-November humanitarian & relief jobs extravaganza:
KPMGAssociate Director, Corporate Communications – 10+ years of experience within a PR agency or large corporate communications environment required. 

University of Maryland Medical System/Prince George’s HospitalCommunications Specialist – 2+ years of related employment or internship experience preferred.

World BankCommunications Officer supporting the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative – 7+ years of relevant experience desired – apply by Dec. 8

American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)
Young InvinciblesPolicy Analyst (pdf) – demonstrated interest in public policy desired, particularly as it relates to commitment to improving the lives of low-income and underrepresented young adults – New York

Advancement ProjectCommunications Fellow and Communications Intern posts available

Northrop Grumman
Active MindsCommunications & Marketing Coordinator – 2-3 years of relevant experience required, including work managing social media accounts & creating graphics

Hamilton Place StrategiesDirector – 5+ years of communications experience related to one of these sectors desired: political campaigns, Capitol Hill or a Federal Agency/Administration posting

FreedomWorks
Lockheed MartinCommunications Manager – experience with media relations, issues management, community stakeholder relationships & service as a spokesperson desired. 

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.