Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Woof!

Last night's Caps game was a dog!  We soldiered through it in person.  And speaking of Ovie & crew + pups: here's a great holiday gift for the Caps fans in your life, or yourself.

The Fairness Project, a group that incubates, funds, and supports ballot initiative campaigns & drives a national narrative to elevate issues of economic fairness, has fresh Senior Communications Associate ($55k-$75k) and Development Associate ($40k-$50k) posts available.

Here’s a new Account Supervisor, Financial Communications & Public Affairs post w/ Edelman PR – 4-6 years of relevant experience in financial communications, policy communications, business media, or related field required.

Forbes-Tate Partners
is recruiting for Public Affairs Interns for the Spring 2020 term – $14/hr – some political experience, including work on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, in-state/district offices or political campaigns, is preferred.

New spots on the crew for Cruise Lines International Association:
National Association of Letter Carriers PAC Manager & Political Representative – 3-5 years’ experience with FEC compliance, labor, Capitol Hill and/or fundraising desired.

Dept. of Health & Human Services
Public Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – apply by Dec. 13

American Diabetes Association
Blue Cross/Blue Shield AssociationPublic Affairs Specialist – 3+ years of related communications experience required

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area seeks a President & CEO with highly effective communication skills & the ability to forge strong collaborative partnerships – search managed by WittKieffer – apply by Jan. 20

American Red Cross
This Managing Account Supervisor, Financial Communications is new since our early-Nov. check-in with Ketchum – 6+ years of experience encompassing investor relations/financial communications experience desired.

American Academy of NeurologyPAC & Political Affairs Manager – 3+ years of experience in PAC administration required; facility using Cision PAC software, or similar product preferred.

American Soybean Association
Dept. of EnergyPublic Affairs Specialist/Digital Media Expert – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 16; subject to early closure

International Spy Museum
Omni Shoreham HotelMarketing & Social Media Manager – 5-10+ years’ experience in marketing related role desired, preferably for a luxury or hospitality brand.

Monday, December 9, 2019

The Ball's in Your Court

Hello Monday!  Sorry we missed you Friday ... and don't you miss previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Per the comments, we see that March of Dimes is recruiting for:
Peterson Institute for International EconomicsDigital Content Producer – temporary-to-permanent position – solid portfolio demonstrating skills in data visualization, data and journalism storytelling, editing & writing desired.

Architect of the Capitol Communications Specialist – $83k-$108k – apply by Jan. 9

AFL-CIO
Booz Alllen HamiltonMedia Relations Specialist – 3+ years of media relations experience in a public relations agency or combination of agency & in-house communications background desired.

American UniversityDirector of Partnerships & Events, WAMU – 8+ years’ experience in event strategy & implementation desired

British Embassy
This Digital Content Manager post with People for the American Way appears to be new since this early-Nov. set – $60k-$90k – 3-5 years’ experience working in online strategy desired, as well as a background managing social media for a political campaign, nonprofit, or brand

Lockheed Martin
Media Relations Professional – prior public relations or public affairs experience required, including writing press releases or writing for external audiences.

Center for American Progress
DC Housing AuthorityDeputy Director, Office of Public Affairs & Communications (pdf) – $104k-$135k – 6+ years’ experience in marketing and public relations required – see also main career/application page; job is noted as 20-13 Deputy Director on dropdown list

United Nations FoundationSpeechwriter & Senior Communications Officer – 5-7+ years of experience in a mid- to senior-level policy or communications position desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts
American Enterprise InstituteResearch Assistant, Social/Cultural & Constitutional Studies – core responsibilities include research, writing, editing, and assisting with production of The Remnant podcast.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Atlantic MediaMarketing Associate supporting the Government Executive Media Group – suited for candidates with proven track record in developing successful cross-product marketing campaigns & exceptional writing skills, specifically in persuasive copywriting

George Washington University
Heritage FoundationManager, Public Programs – seeking candidates with 5-10 years of relevant experience in event programming, production, marketing, and team supervision.

George Mason University
… and finally: the ball’s in your court for this Public Relations Director post with Washington Kastles and mainly in support of the Citi Open, it appears.  

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Previously Noteds, Plus a Great Deal

Before we get into previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, we'd like to pass along this closing-today, Dec. 8 66%-off promo subscription offer ($20 for a year) for The Athletic, that we found via Russian Machine Never Breaks.  Great coverage across the full spectrum of the American sporting scene, plus international soccer.  The hockey coverage of the Caps and NHL is especially engaging.

Dept. of the Navy Public Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – Dec. 9

Nature Conservancy
University of Maryland
Maryland Dept. of Housing & Community DevelopmentPublic Affairs Officer/Community Outreach Liaison – $20-$28/hr – Dec. 10

National Credit Union AdministrationWriter/Editor – $112k-$176k – Dec. 10

Patent & Trademark OfficeMarketing & Communications Specialist – $99k-$128k – Dec. 10

Union of Concerned ScientistsProgram Associate, Climate & Clean EnergyDec. 10

National Science FoundationOutreach & Communications Specialist supporting the Convergence Accelerator Office – $99k-$152k –Dec. 11

Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement DistrictCommunications Coordinator (pdf) – $42k-$46k – Dec. 13 

Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentSenior Advisor for Public Affairs – $127k-$192k – Dec. 13

Foundation for Food and Agriculture ResearchCommunications & Legislative Affairs OfficerDec. 13

Smithsonian Institution Social Media Community Specialist at the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $57k-$74k – Dec. 13; subject to early closure.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Bring Your A Game

Friday update: We'll either be very delayed or not post at all today. See you later ... or Monday, perhaps!

1) ACLU of DCPolicy Associate

2) American College of Nurse-MidwivesCommunications Manager

3) Brookings InstitutionResearch Assistant, Economic Studies – high $40k

4-5) Conservation International
6) DC Dept. of HealthSupervisory Legislative Affairs Specialist – $107k-$150k – apply by Jan. 3

7) Defenders of WildlifeSenior Government Relations Representative (pdf) – to $73k

8) Edelman PRBusiness Development Program Manager

9) Education WeekSocial Media Producer

10) Environmental Defense Fund Government Affairs Manager

11) Environmental IncentivesCommunications & Marketing Specialist – $57k-$69k

12) Food & Drug AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 6; subject to early closure

13) Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta LambdaDirector of Communications & Marketing

14-18) Georgetown University
19) Guttmacher InstituteSenior U.S. Communications Manager – $96k-low $100k

20) Foundation on Research on Equal OpportunityDevelopment Director – DC or Austin, TX – search managed by Talent Market

21) Internal Revenue Service Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs – 127k-$156k – apply by Dec. 17

22) Lockheed MartinSocial Media Manager

23-24) National Association of Chain Drug Stores – see also main career page
25) National Credit Union administrationWriter/Editor – $112k-$176k – apply by Dec. 10

26-27) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page
28-31) Nature Conservancy
32-36) Porter Novelli
37-38) Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
39) State Policy Network Event Manager – search managed by Talent Market

40) University of MarylandSenior Marketing Coordinator – apply by Dec. 13

41-42) Virginia Education Association – Richmond, Va.
43) … and finally: your Washington Capitals have such a strong social media game, (and a pretty-great on-ice game, too) so you better bring your A Game in applying for this much-covetable Manager, Social Media spot on the roster.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Jobs Here; Jobs Here – Get Your Jobs Here!

Consumer healthcare advocate Families USA has passed along these fresh opportunities:
Self-described experience-focused strategy & design collective Streetsense is seeking an Account Manager, PR + Public Affairs with 5+ years’ experience including work related to commercial real estate, retail, tourism, and/or hospitality industries; agency background preferred – Bethesda location

The team at the Pew Charitable Trusts has let us know they are still looking to fill this Senior Associate, Conserving Marine Life in the U.S. post suited for candidates with 4+ years of applicable in natural resource conservation, advocacy campaigns, or public policy work.

Our friends with the Center for Science in the Public Interest have just shared these with us:
Grossman Heinz is seeking a Search Associate with 3+ years of experience in politics, campaigns, business, or nonprofits.

RH Strategic is actively recruiting fir PR Interns for the Winter term, starting just after the calendar flips to 2020 – degree in in either communications, journalism, public relations or marketing and at least one previous PR internship sought – paid-positions

Defending Rights & Dissent Communications & Organizing Associate – 2-3+ years of communications or organizing experience desired, as well as facility with social media, WordPress, Indesign, Salesforce & Photoshop.

Legal Services Corp.
Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentSenior Advisor for Public Affairs – $127k-$192k – apply by Dec. 13

Smithsonian Institution
Association for Research in Vision & OphthalmologyCommunications & Digital Strategy Manager – 5-7 years’ experience in communications & media relations and facility with content management systems & social media platforms desired.

U.S. BankGovernment Relations Associate – 1-3 years of experience in marketing, advertising or communications will merit you consideration.

Capitol Hill
International Brotherhood of TeamstersState Legislative Coordinator – 2+ years’ legislative experience and understanding of state legislative processes & union/labor movement activities required; campaign background preferred.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Tuesday Focus: Communications Jobs

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we hone in on jobs in communications & media relations.

American Association of Geographers
Director of Communications (scroll to find)

Arena StageMedia Relations Fellow – Aug. 2020-May 2021 – $400/wk – apply by Jan. 31

Aspen InstituteDirector of Strategic Communications

CACICommunications Lead

Challenger Center Communications Manager

City of HyattsvilleCommunications Specialist – part-time – $19-$28/hr – bilingual English/Spanish required – apply by Dec. 6

Collier’s InternationalCommunications Manager

Community Oncology AllianceDeputy Director or Senior Manager of Communications – $100k-$145k

CompTIA Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs

Convergence Center for Policy ResolutionCommunications Assistant – part-time – apply by Jan. 3

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Communications Associate (pdf) – see also main career page

CrowdstrikeCommunications Specialist

Dance PlaceDirector of Communications – $25k-$30k

Dept. of the Navy Public Affairs Specialist – $57k-$74k – apply by Dec. 9

Ellucian Vice President, Communications

Environmental Defense Fund
Communications Specialist, U.S. Climate

Humane Society of the U.S.Media Relations Specialist

Industry DivePR Manager

Institute for JusticeDonor Communications Associate

International Monetary Fund
Communications Officer – apply today, Dec. 3 – see also main career page

LeidosCommunications Specialist

Lockheed Martin
Media Relations Manager

Mary’s CenterCommunications Manager

MedStar Georgetown University HospitalCommunication/Media Specialist

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School Communications Associate (scroll to find)

National Breast Cancer Coalition
Senior Communications Director (pdf)

National Health Law Program Communications Fellow – $40k-$44k

National Institute on Drug Abuse Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – apply by Dec. 6

National Park TrustCommunications & Programs Manager

National Retail Federation
Senior Director, Media Relations

Patent & Trademark OfficeMarketing & Communications Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 10

Skanska USADirector, Communications – Arlington, Va; Houston, TX or Seattle, WA

SpaceXCommunications Manager

Monday, December 2, 2019

Time to Get Back to It

Hello Monday & welcome to your job-seek week!  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Genentech
Senior Manager, State Public Policy & Reimbursement – 8+ years of relevant health care policy experience required; background working within or directly with states and/or Medicaid programs preferred.

LeidosGovernment Affairs Director – national security issues focus – Congressional background & 8+ years of related legislative and executive branch and/or lobbying experience required.

Per the comments, we see the American Gaming Association is looking to draw a winning pair (scroll to find):
Humentum Manager, Member Outreach & Engagement – demonstrated ability to communicate, present & influence effectively at all levels of an organization, knowledge of the International NGO sector or experience with a global customer base a plus.

Capital One
Director of Communications, Retail & Direct Bank Tech team – 5+ years of experience in communications required, as well as a background in process or project management – McLean, Va. or New York

National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Director, Office of Communications & Health Education – $137k-$166k – apply by Dec. 6

George Washington University
Mystery global communications & marketing agencyDirector of Digital Strategy – knowledge of the full scale of digital marketing landscape & experience in creating social media content for influencers & brand desired – search managed by Capstone Hill

Constellation West
Strategic Communications Lead – 4+ years’ applicable experience & Secret clearance required – Fort Belvoir, Va.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
National Science FoundationOutreach & Communications Specialist supporting the Convergence Accelerator Office – $99k-$152k – apply by Dec. 11

PearsonDirector, Global Social Media – seeking candidates with 10+ years of experience managing full scale social & digital programs for a consumer brand, or marquee non-profit or education entity – DC or Hoboken, NJ

Opportunities with ranked-choice-voting proponent FairVote – see also main career page
Global CommunitiesSenior Director of Communications & Public Affairs –13+ years of relevant experience required; background in international development preferred.

National Breast Cancer CoalitionChief Advancement Officer (pdf) – 10+ years of experience in philanthropic fundraising, strategic communications & all facets of external relations

George Mason University
National Park FoundationExternal Affairs Specialist – 3+ years of experience in marketing and/or communications position & content development sought.

Maryland Dept. of Housing & Community DevelopmentPublic Affairs Officer/Community Outreach Liaison – $20-$28/hr – apply by Dec. 10

Opportunities with 18-34 year-old cohort advocacy group Young Invincibles:
Children’s National Health SystemProgram Assistant – duties include assisting with researching funding prospects, drafting communication with prospective donors & managing logistics for fundraising events.

Time to catalogue your grievances and get cracking on those feats of strength: Festivus 2019 is set for Thursday, Dec. 12 at Rustico Alexandria.

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Get These While They're Still Available ...

... as in this upcoming week for these previously referenced finds.

Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist/External Affairs Officer – temporary/emergency deployment post – $56-$75/hr – Dec. 2; subject to early closure

Patent & Trademark OfficeCommunications Planning & Management Specialist – $99k-$128k – Dec. 2 

University of MarylandCommunications SpecialistDec. 2

Washington & Lee UniversityDirector of Internal Communications – $70k – Lexington, Va. – Dec. 2

Nature Conservancy

Corporation for National & Community ServiceSocial Media Specialist – $69k-$77k – Dec. 3

Economic Policy InstituteCommunications Director – $125k – Dec. 3 

British Embassy
DOJ/Office of U.S. AttorneysPublic Affairs Specialist – $57k-$90k – Dec. 4; subject to early closure

Smithsonian Institution Online Marketing Specialist, Office of AdvancementDec. 4 

U. S. Sentencing CommissionPublishing & Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-108k – Dec. 4

Federal Communications CommissionSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – Dec. 5 

Pulitzer Center on Crisis ReportingSenior EditorDec. 5

Doctors Without BordersMarketing Assistant – 17-$19/hr – New York – Dec. 6

Office of Personnel ManagementLegislative Analyst – $117k-$152k – Dec. 6

Washington Post
American Veterinary Medical AssociationState Policy AnalystDec. 8

Good Food Institute Senior Legislative Specialist – $63k-$70k – Dec. 8

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Pre-Holiday Stuffing

It's OK to fill up on these!  Have a lovely Thanksgiving and we'll see you again with Sunday repeats and a new set on Monday.

1) Our friends at Defenders of Wildlife have passed along this fresh Coordinator, Integrated Marketing post – 2+ years of experience in related admin, accounting or marketing work preferred, as well as familiarity with social media video & photo editing – downtown DC location

2) The Society for Science & the Public is seeking a Digital Content Associate with top-notch & deadline-meeting writing skills & proficiency with WordPress & Photoshop.

3-4) Opportunities with DC-based boutique communications firm Betty& Smith:
5) The National WIC Association is actively recruiting for a Marketing Communications Manager to manage marketing, promotions, recruitment, & advertising – this includes producing marketing materials & publications and supporting recruitment & retention campaign efforts and conferences, events & products.

6) American UniversityDirector of Public Affairs – $125k-$135k

7-11) Beekeeper Group
12-13) British Embassy
14) Capital OnePrincipal Associate, Enterprise PR/Storytelling

15) DOJ/Office of U.S. AttorneysPublic Affairs Specialist – $57k-$90k – apply by Dec. 4; subject to early closure

16-17) Center for American Progress
18-23) Georgetown University
24) KPMG Executive Director, Corporate Communications – DC, New York, or Chicago, IL

25) Mystery DC-based elite communications consultancyDirector of Corporate Communications, Healthcare – search managed by Capstone Hill

26-28) National Academies of Sciences
29-31) National Wildlife Federation
32-35) Nature Conservancy
36) Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Associate, Foundation Relations/Philanthropic Partnerships

37) Pew Research Center Research Assistant, Science & Society

38-39) POLITICO
40) STEMconnectorMedia Manager

41) TechFlowMarketing & Digital Media Manager

42-43) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
44-45) Washington Post

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Science, Improvement, Research & Reporting

We’ll start you off with two new posts with our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest:
Public affairs cabal M+R has just passed these opportunities along – can be based in DC, New York, or Boston, MA
The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District is seeking a Communications Coordinator (pdf) with strong social media & communications skills – $42k-$46k – apply by Dec. 13 

Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Per the comments, we see that the American Association of University Professors is recruiting for a part-time Communications Assistant with strong editorial & communications skills – $30k

IntelPolicy Communications Manager – 7+ years of experience in communications & strong writing/editing skills sought.

 Good Food Institute
Airlines Reporting Corp.Media Strategist – 5+ years of relevant experience and exceptional writing & editing skills required.

Arthritis Foundation
SC JohnsonManager, Federal Government Relations – 7+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, in corporate government relations, or at an related-industry trade association desired.

Opportunities with nonprofit advocacy partner the Hub Group:
City of Takoma Park Deputy City Manager – $125k-$126k – broad range of public administration skills desired

Omidyar Network
BoeingGovernment Relations Specialist – described as entry-level; 2+ years' experience in government relations or a related field preferred.

Campaign Legal Center
Andes Amazon FundCommunications Coordinator – 2 years of relevant communications experience & fluency in Spanish required.

Super-fresh fundraising posts available with Marymount University:
American Psychological AssociationPublic Affairs Specialist – facility writing in news style plus solid editing & proofreading skills desired.