Tuesday, November 12, 2019

We Keep Rolling

Your Big Week of jobs & internships continues to roll ahead of schedule.

66) Clean Choice Energy has passed along this Email Marketing Coordinator post –1-3 years of experience in email marketing & facility with marketing automation, lead nurturing, and/or digital campaigning desired – see also main career page – Georgetown location

67) AARPDirector, Social Media & Content Integration

68) American Cleaning InstituteDirector, Stakeholder Communications

69-71) American Humane
72-73) American Institute of CPAs
74) Archdiocese of WashingtonDirector of Media Relations

75) American Medical AssociationAssistant Director, Congressional Affairs

76-77) Aspen Institute – opportunities supporting Weave: The Social Fabric Project
78) BAE SystemsDirector, Legislative Affairs

79) Baltimore City Public SchoolsDirector of Communications – $94k-$126k – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

80-81) C&O Canal Trust – Hagerstown, MD
82) Carolina Farm Stewardship AssociationPolicy Director (pdf) – $50k-$62k – Pittsboro, NC – see also main career page

84) Center for International PolicyDirector of Partnerships – $60k-$65k

85) Chenaga Corp. – Outreach Specialist supporting the USAID Middle East Bureau – Secret clearance required; Arabic or other foreign language skills preferred

86-87) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
88-89) Congressional Budget Office
90) Council of Chief State School Officers Press Secretary

91) Dept. of the InteriorSenior Legislative Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – apply by Nov. 15

92) DHS/Transportation Security AdministrationWriter/Editor – $80k-$121k – apply by Nov. 14

93-95) Economic Innovation Group
96) Endocrine SocietyAssociate Director, Marketing & Communications

97) Department of Housing & Urban DevelopmentDeputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy/Legislative Initiatives & Outreach – $127k-$192k – apply by Nov. 29

98-99) Fox News Channel
100) General Dynamics Mission SystemsSocial Media Manager

101) Health Industry Distributors AssociationStaff Writer

102-106) Hill+Knowlton Strategies
107) Howard Community CollegePublic Relations Coordinator – Columbia, MD

108-110) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
111) Marijuana Policy ProjectLegislative Counsel – JD required – remote-based in New Jersey, New York or Connecticut

112) Merck Director, HIV Global Public Policy

113) National Credit Union Administration Digital Media & Outreach Specialist – $94k-$147k – apply by Nov. 22

114-115) National School Boards Association
116) National Treasury Employees UnionDigital Communications Specialist

117-119) PBS
120) SEIUIntegrated Campaign Coordinator – $76k

121-122) Sierra Club
123) Small Business Majority – Media Relations Manager

124) TransAmerica Corp.PAC & Government Affairs Manager

125) Union of Concerned ScientistsProgram Associate, Climate & Clean Energy – apply by Dec. 10

126) USDA/Agricultural Marketing ServiceLegislative Analyst – $69k-$90k – apply by Nov. 15; subject to early closure

127-128) Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (scroll to find)

Monday, November 11, 2019

Big Week

How about 250+ opportunities to turbocharge your search?  That's our plan for the week, sticking mostly to a just-the-jobs format.

And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1-2) The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has let us know they are still actively recruiting for both of these:
  • Vice President, Communications – significant experience in senior-level strategic communications demonstrated expertise in advocacy or political campaigns, internal & external communications, crisis communications & media relations desired.
  • Coordinator, Communications & Marketing – 2-3 years of communications and/or marketing experience required; background in education policy or reform a major plus.
3-4) Adventist Healthcare
5-8) American Enterprise Institute
9) American Motorcyclist AssociationGrassroots Coordinator (scroll to find) – motorcycling experience deemed a plus.

10) American Red CrossWriter, Fundraising & Marketing Resource Team

11) Carnegie Mellon UniversitySenior Communications Specialist & Speechwriter – Pittsburgh, PA

12-13) Children’s National Health System
14-16) Compassion & Choices – see also main career page
17-21) Dow Jones – opportunities supporting the Wall Street Journal except as otherwise noted:
22) FacebookPublic Policy Associate, Content Policy

23-24) Fairfax County
25) George Mason UniversityAssociate Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development

26-28) George Washington University
29-39) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
40-44) Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights
45-46) Leidos
47-48) National Propane Gas Association
49-51) Northrop Grumman
52-54) Palladium
55-56) Public Citizen – see also main career page
57) Retail Industry Leaders Association Director, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance – see also main career page

58-59) Smithsonian Institution
60-61) United Nations Foundation
62-64) Washington Institute on Near East Policy
65) … and finally: we’d like to give some special attention to this part-time/freelance Social Media & WordPress Specialist post with the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation, a literary nonprofit that discovers, mentors, and honors Black writers – $35/hr – job description appears to be closing soon.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Where have I seen these before? Oh, right.

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

Note: we will be publishing a good-sized set on Monday/Veterans Day, and plan to bring you a lot of opportunities over the course of next week.  So get your resumes ready & we'll see you then.

Census BureauPublic Affairs Specialist – $83k-$108k – Nov. 12  

DC Dept. of TransportationPublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$133k – Nov. 12 

National Highway Safety AdministrationAssociate Administrator for Communications & Consumer Information – $127k-$192k – Nov. 12

Advance CTE – see also main career page
DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security AgencySocial Media Specialist – $47k-$61k – for recent graduates or veterans – Nov. 13

University 0f MarylandDirector of Strategic Communications, UMD LibrariesNov. 13

Nature Conservancy
Consortium for Ocean LeadershipAdmin Assistant, Executive OfficeNov. 15

National Farmers UnionGovernment Relations DirectorNov. 15 

National Gallery of ArtPublic Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – Nov. 15 

Union of Concerned ScientistsDirector, Safe Nuclear Power Project – search managed by Insight Executive Search  – Nov. 15

Friday, November 8, 2019

35 from 18

Hello Friday job-browsers!  We're just happy to be at the end of the week.  Here's 35 opportunities from 18 organizations to get you through the day.

The American Educational Research Association has shared this Communications Associate (pdf) post suited for candidates with 3+ years’ relevant experience in communications, journalism, or marketing and the ability to translate complex policy or research content into digestible, accessible content for broad audiences.

Resources for the Future
is looking to fill these posts – see also main career page
National Democratic InstituteDirector of Political Parties – seeking candidates with 20+ years of experience in political party organizing, including international & diverse organizing models, citizen-centered policy design, strategy & message development, party renewal & movement building.

British Embassy
Heritage Foundation
Repairers of the Breach, proponent of a moral agenda focused on equal protection under the law, peace within and among nations, dignity for all people, and responsibility to care for our common home, seeks Director of Communications with a commitment to racial & social justice and successful track record as a media professional.

Atlantic Media
Center for American Progress
Embassy of CanadaAdmin Assistant, Public Affairs – $52k – a minimum of two years of experience providing administrative support desired – apply by Nov. 10

POLITICO
International Dairy Foods Association (scroll to find)
National Marrow Donor ProgramGrassroots Campaign Manager – 3+ years’ relevant work experience & and knowledge of healthcare issues/policy desired – Atlanta, GA

Princeton University
American University
World BankCommunications Officer, Global Internal Engagement – 8+ or more years’ experience in corporate communications, international relations, public affairs, political science, or similar field required; background in HR-related communications a plus – apply by Nov. 20

Opportunities with tech & data development non-profit Development Gateway:
Mystery Arlington non-profitGovernment Affairs Coordinator – $50k-$55k – previous administrative & writing experience or internships preferred

NAFSA/Association of International EducatorsInterns – Spring 2020

Festival season is pretty much over, but we did get wind of this Virginia oyster celebration on Saturday at Lost Rhino brewing in Ashburn.  Otherwise, best wishes for a perfectly lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Just the Jobs

November rolls along with another (mostly) just-the-jobs Thursday set.

1) The Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, a global organization that seeks to improve lives, strengthen communities and reduce inequality, is seeking a Communications Director with 10+ years of relevant experience in media, PR, communications and/or marketing – DC or Atlanta, GA

2) Forbes Tate Partners is seeking a Senior Analyst for Research & Policy Analysis with 2-3 years of relevant legislative or policy experience, and demonstrated knowledge of Congress, federal agencies, or state government – Chinatown/Cap One Arena area location

3) Self-described boutique communications firm Betty&Smith is recruiting for an Account Exec with 1-2 years of experience in communications, campaigns, marketing, social media, or related environment and a clear + succinct writing style; familiarity w/ WordPress a plus.

4) Anheuser-Busch has passed along this NYC-based Manager, Corporate Reputation post suited for candidates with 7+ years of corporate reputation and communications experience at a brand or at an agency; political campaign background strongly preferred – $87k-$109k – also available via LinkedIn

5) American Dental AssociationManager, Legislative & Regulatory Policy

6-8) American Diabetes Association
8-10) American Wind Energy Association
11-12) Asia Society – see also main career page
13) The Brand GuildSenior Public Relations Manager, Real Estate

14-15) BSA/The Software Alliance – see also main career page
16) Booz Allen HamiltonAdvertising Strategies

17) Color of Change Senior Campaign Manager – $82k – DC, New York or Oakland, CA

18) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedia Relations Officer – $137k-$166k – apply by Nov. 21

19) Empire Center for Public PolicyDevelopment Coordinator – Albany, NY or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

20-24) Georgetown University
25) Greater DC Diaper BankDirector of Communications & Digital Systems – $70k-$75k – apply by Dec. 15

26-27) Human Rights Watch
28) International Foundation for Electoral SystemsDirector of Strategic Communications & Advocacy – see also main career page

29-30) International Rescue Committee
31) Institute for Higher Education Policy Communications Associate

32) Lockheed MartinCommunications Content Developer

33) Mystery DC-based conservation groupCreative Copywriter – freelance position – search managed by Creative Circle

34) National 4-H CouncilStrategic Relations Manager

35-40) Nature Conservancy
41) PFLAGMedia Relations Manager – $65k-$75k

42) RaytheonBrand Communications Specialist

43) Thrive DCCommunications Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career page

44) University of MarylandMarketing Communications Coordinator, Dept. of English Language & Literature – apply by Nov. 22

45) U.S. Campaign for Palestinian RightsManager/Director of Policy & Advocacy Campaigns – $60k-$70k – apply by Nov. 18

46-47) World Resources Institute

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Political, Digital, Social & Strategic

 Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Political Appointments Manager to assist presidential candidates, transition teams and second-term administrations in understanding and managing the political appointments process & serve as the Partnership’s subject-matter expert on the issue – we’ve seen another description noting a Nov. 22 application deadline – see also main career page.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has shared this Web & Digital Specialist post – 3-5 years of professional web content production & technical maintenance experience required, as well as facility w/ Drupal.

Fresh opportunities from public affairs agency Sunshine Sachs (scroll to find):
The Society for Human Resource Management seeks a Senior Specialist, Media Affairs with 5+ years of experience in a media relations or public relations capacity facility with media monitoring databases.

The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City has passed along this Public Relations Officer opportunity suited for aspirants with 5 – 7 Years of experience in public relations, marketing or related field – $62k-$99k – Baltimore, MD

National Nurses United/California Nurses Association has let us know they are seeking:
Catholic healthcare system Ascencion seeks Marketing & Communications Manager with 3+ years of related experience – perhaps you’ll be helping to promote this as part of your duties.

International architecture & design stalwart Gensler seeks Communications Manager with 6+ years of experience as a reporter/editor/communications manager in a fast-paced environment.

Food & Water Watch/Food & Water Action
CiscoManager, Public Affairs – 10+ years of communications experience and strong story-telling & writing skills desired.

National Gallery of ArtPublic Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – apply by Nov. 15

Nikol Global Solutions Outreach & Communications Specialist (scroll to find) – short- & long-term engagements available – experience producing materials explaining or analyzing complex US foreign assistance programs in areas of international conflict desired.

National Public RadioSocial Media Editor – experience in operating & growing social media presence for a major news brand required.

Mystery Silver Spring mission-driven agencyAccount Exec – to $37/hr – seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience working in a digital, design, branding agency or similar in-house background – search managed by Creative Circle

Capitol Hill
CRE Finance CouncilDirector, Government Relations – $75k-$125k – 5+  years of related experience required, including knowledge of the financial services and/or commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry.

Managed Care AdvisorsMarketing & Communications Manager – 3+ years of marketing experience desired, preferably in a B2B or B2G environment; background in healthcare or medical sector a plus.

Becton, Dickinson & Co.Director, Public Affairs – focus on raising awareness of BD’s efforts to advance healthcare.

University of Virginia – opportunities supporting the Finance Strategic Transformation project – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

November Fives

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we've reprised our occasional practice of just going back to a random set of older posts and looking for jobs from employers featured in those.  In this case, we went to Nov. 5 posts (or Nov. 4) from 2008 through 2013 to identify target employers.  It's just another way to shake up your job search besides frequenting your regular job-boards and search engines ... try it yourself, sometime.

Aljazeera AmericaSocial Content Publisher – 6-month term

American Bankers AssociationInterns (scroll to find) – Summer 2020 – various disciplines noted – $20/hr

American Petroleum InstituteState Mobilization Manager – Denver, CO

American Psychological AssociationDirector of Strategic Communications Initiatives

Bipartisan Policy Center
Charles Koch FoundationPartnerships Coordinator

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (scroll to find)
Conservation InternationalLead for U.S. Policy & Government Affairs

Consortium for Ocean LeadershipAdmin Assistant, Executive Office – apply by Nov. 15

Council on Foreign Relations

ERTCommunications Specialist supporting NOAA’s Office of Education

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GoogleDirector, Government Affairs & Public Policy/Economic Policy – DC, San Francisco or Mountain View, CA

KetchumAccount Coordinator, Public Sector & Government

Marriott Corp.Manager, Brand Digital & Social Marketing

McCormick & CompanySocial Media Content Manager – Hunt Valley, MD

MITRE Corp.
National Restaurant AssociationPrograms Coordinator supporting the ProStart program

People for the American Way
Population Services International – Associate Manager, Graphic Design

Qorvis Communications
SEIU
Sidwell Friends SchoolAssistant Director, Digital Communications

State Policy Network (scroll to find)
RAND Corp.
United Way WorldwideInterns – Jan.-Apr. 2020 term – multiple disciplines available – apply by Nov. 10

World Wildlife FederationDeforestation Research Intern

Monday, November 4, 2019

Ready to Get to It?

Hello Monday! We hope you had a restorative weekend & are ready to get to it.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

American Forests is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications & Media with 7-10 years of successful experience in conceptualizing, developing & implementing communications strategies and working with media; nonprofit conservation background a plus.

This seems like such a great opportunity to us: Director of Marketing & Communications at the super-cool National Building Museum – 5-7 years of experience in a promotional, marketing, and/or media relations capacity desired – apply by Nov. 22

Americans for Tax FairnessCommunications Director – $85k-$110k – 7+ years of leadership experience in communications in issue advocacy, congressional, political campaign or media setting sought.

Montgomery County Coalition for the HomelessChief Development Officer – 10+ years of development and/or communications experience in a nonprofit organization sought.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine
United Negro College FundCommunications Manager – 5-10 years of experience in the fields of social media, communications, journalism, media and/or public relations desired – see also main career page

Airport Consultants Council
Director, Regulatory Affairs – 5-10+ years successful regulatory affairs experience desired; preference for backgrounds representing these sectors: airports, aviation, transportation, infrastructure, building, construction, architecture or engineering – search managed by Purposeful Hire 

Independent Electrical Contractors Director of Public Affairs – $85k – seeking candidates with 5+ years’ experience with proven track record in brand development, storytelling & marketing strategy – apply by Dec. 1

American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyManager, Federal Affairs (pdf) – 3-5 years of experience in science and/or public policy required, background working within the federal government strongly preferred – find application link here

American Society for Microbiology
American Society of Human Genetics – Communications & Marketing Assistant (pdf) – a least one year of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, or related field desired – find application link here

Humane Society of the U.S.
Senior Vice President, Communications – 12+ years of experience in communications required; nonprofit background highly desirable.

Economic Policy InstituteCommunications Director – 10+ years of public affairs & related experience preferred, as well as a strong foundation in politics and economic/social/labor policy – apply by Dec. 3

American Counseling AssociationGovernment Affairs Representative – 5-7 years of federal and state policy experience required; background working with a member of Congress, CMS, or the Dept. of Veterans Affairs a big plus.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
National Association of Convenience StoresState Association Advocacy Manager – background in government relations issues and/or PR desired
George Washington UniversityAssociate Director of Development, Athletics – $73k-$100k – previous higher education/athletics fundraising experience preferred.

Census BureauPublic Affairs Specialist – $83k-$108k – apply by Nov. 12

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Do Look Back

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

International Monetary FundCommunications Officer – see also main search page Nov. 4

League of Conservation Voters
:
National College Access Network External Relations Associate – $50k-$60k – Nov. 4

Smithsonian Institution Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – Nov. 5

Nature Conservancy

George Mason University
World BankCommunications AssociateNov. 7

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity & EfficiencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – Nov. 8

Data Quality CampaignAssociate, Development & Board RelationsNov. 8

National Gallery of ArtCongressional Liaison Specialist – $127k-$192k – Nov. 8

Virginia Dept. of Motor VehiclesCommunications Consultant – $50k – Richmond, Va. – Nov. 8 

Friday, November 1, 2019

All Hallows

Hello Friday & All Hallows Day job-stalkers!  We're wrapping up a challenging and nonetheless pretty great week ourselves, and we're ready for the weekend.

Public affairs firm Kivvit is looking for a Trainee candidates who want to get hands-on experience in public affairs – self-styled politicos, policy wonks, news hounds, or campaign junkies encouraged to apply.

The Aspen Institute has passed along this Communications Manager post supporting their American Talent Initiative – 5+ years’ experience developing & executing communications strategy at a mission-driven nonprofit, higher education institution, political campaign, media group, or similar setting desired.

Per yesterday’s comments, we see that the Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support the American Medical College Application Service – 5-7 years of related work experience desired, as well as facility with content management systems, social media tools, and emerging technologies.

The ACLU has let us know that they are recruiting for Interns in multiple specialties for the Spring & Summer 2020 terms – specialties include communications, policy/advocacy, digital & development – DC & New York roles predominate – alternate view here

Children’s National Medical Center
AARPDirector of Grassroots Advocacy – 10+ years of experience in positions involving recruitment, mentoring and management of volunteer-led programs sought, preferably with non-profit organizations. 

American University
Council for Advancement & Support for EducationAdvocacy Communications Specialist – 3-5 years of relevant experience in advocacy, public policy, and/or communications desired.

Institute for Higher Education Policy – see also main career page
Union of Concerned ScientistsDirector, Safe Nuclear Power Project – comprehensive knowledge of nuclear power, including safety, technologies, nuclear engineering, design and operations, policies and markets, and their political/social/environmental/economic ramifications desired – search managed by Insight Executive Search  – apply by Nov. 15

POLITICO
DC Dept. of Aging & Community LivingDeputy Director of Communications – $107k-$150k – apply by Nov. 3 

Catholic University
U.S. Commission on International Religious FreedomCommunications Specialist – $50k-$70k – apply by Nov. 18

Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research Center
British EmbassyInterns, Spring 2020 (scroll to find) – various disciplines noted – DC; Boston, MA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX or San Francisco, CA – apply by Nov. 11

Center for American Progress
Heritage Foundation Research & Admin Assistant, Foreign Policy & National Security –   1-2+ years’ experience as an admin or research assistant or in other support position desired.

Atlantic Media
Vibrent HealthSocial Media Manager – 5+ five years of experience in social/digital media, media relations, public relations, and social/digital media required

Best wishes for a fabulous weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – see you at the last great beer event of the season: Novemberfest!
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