Thursday, February 27, 2020

Over the Transom

We're not really "back," but we did have time to share these jobs submitted over the last couple days.  Thanks for all the kind emails & comments; hopefully all not a big deal – we'll keep you posted.

Eurasia FoundationCommunications Officer – 3+ years relevant experience required, including website content development; passion for storytelling also a must – they just shared this with us, so we assume the passed-deadline no longer applies.

International Foundation for Electoral SystemsSpecial Events Management Consultant – 10 years of experience in event management, including work in a leadership role & for large events required.  involving hundreds of people; background with international conferences hosted in the U.S. & involving a multinational audience a plus.

League of Conservation VotersState Communications Director – 5 years’ experience in external communications/media relations or journalism required – apply by Mar. 11

NAFRE: Federal Benefits ExpertsDigital Communications Manager – 5+ years of relevant experience in digital communications required, journalism or writing experience preferred.

National Immigration Forum

Nyhus Communications – Seattle, WA
  • Account Supervisor – 7-10+ years of experience in a strategic communications or public affairs agency, consulting firm, business, government agency, political office or nonprofit desired.
  • Intern, Spring 2020 – $16/hr

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Until Further Notice

Thanks to some health concerns & other obligations, your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource needs to take a little break; probably at least two week's worth and we hope that's all.

I may update this post with additional direct-to-us submissions in the meantime (like the ones below we've received over the last couple days).

And speaking of health concerns, I leave you with this troubling assessment of the future spread of COVID19/coronavirus from our friends at The Atlantic.  See you on a more regular basis soon, I hope.  Good luck in your jobs searches & everything else.

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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration InstituteMarketing Manager (scroll down to find) supporting their North American Technician Excellence (NATE) sibling – $75k-$85k – 4-7 years’ related experience in a marketing or advertising role & significant leadership or management skills sought

American Council of Life Insurers – see also main career page
Citizens for Responsible Energy SolutionsVice President of Communications – 10+ years in communications, public relations, issue advocacy, or political campaign experience preferred; Hill background a must.

Marathon Strategies
National Association of County & City Health OfficialsCommunications Specialist, Environmental Health – 2-5 years of relevant experience, ability to understand & interpret technical documents, and proficiency with a CMS desired.

National Institute for Health Care Management FoundationHealth & Policy Communications Specialist – prior experience in health policy field & strong writing skills desired.

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
Marketing & Communications Coordinator – 2+ years’ experience, knowledge of the news industry, journalism & AP Style, and familiarity with LGBTQ people & issues desired.

Society for Science & the PublicDigital Content Associate – 1 to 3 years of related experience required. 

Spitfire StrategiesSenior Account Exec – $55k-$65k – 4+ years strategic communication, campaign, public affairs or related professional experience required, along with strong writing and editing skills – apply by Feb. 28  .

Monday, February 24, 2020

It's Jobtime!

Hello Monday! Check out previously noted opportunities closing this week, and then on to the new stuff.

Public affairs & communications outfit Kivvit is seeking an Insights Analyst, a role they describe as suited for a junior to mid-level candidates interested in a career focusing on data & analytics and experience using primary source data sets.

International development/relief stalwart Women for Women International is actively recruiting for these – see also main career page
New America Foundation has shared this call for a Summer 2020 Communications & Event Intern with experience preparing content for e-newsletters & basic graphic design skills – paid position – apply by Apr. 17

Public Company Accounting Oversight BoardDirector, Office of External Affairs – 15+ years of relevant experience designing, implementing, and/or managing public policy & political advocacy programs.

American Society Of Nuclear CardiologyCorporate Relations & Marketing Specialist – 3+ years of related experience desired.

Inter-American FoundationCongressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $72k-$133k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Mar. 9

Marriott International
American Association of Blood BanksPublic Policy Advisor – 3-5 years’ experience in the health care, healthcare reimbursement or related public policy arena required.

This Senior Vice President, Health post with Edelman PR is new since our mid-Feb. check-in – 10-15+ years of experience in public and government relations, public affairs, and/or health advocacy desired.

American Legion – Veteran preference for both of these posts:
ICF InternationalHealth Communications Specialist – 2+ years of communications experience required

United Nations Foundation
American Board of Medical Genetics & GenomicsCommunications Specialist –1-3+ years in communications & customer-facing support experience required, preferably with an association or non-profit organization; healthcare background preferred.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
American Enterprise InstituteResearch Assistant, Domestic Policy – excellent organizational & writing skills and knowledge of current events, politics & economic news required.

George Washington University

National Congress of American IndiansCommunications Manager – 5+ years’ experience in communications or media relations required.

NASASupervisory Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Langley Research Center – $127k-$165k – Hampton, Va. – apply by Mar. 6

DCI Group
– see also main career page
Stand TogetherDirector, Planned Giving – background in major gift fundraising & familiarity with concepts of Moves Management preferred

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Have Another Go

Take another look at these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American Association for the Advancement of ScienceProgram Associate, Science Communications – see also main career pageFeb. 24

DHS/TSAPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$129k – Feb. 24 

Federal Housing Finance AgencySpeechwriter – $96k-$164k – Feb. 24

Internal Revenue Service
George Mason University
Nature Conservancy
Center for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSupervisory Media Relations Officer – $142k-$170k – Feb. 26

DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management AgencyPolicy Advisor – $87k-$113k – Feb. 26

League of Conservation Voters Director of Prospect Research & Portfolio ManagementFeb. 26

DC Dept. of Healthcare Finance
Policy Analyst – $94k-$122k – Feb. 27
 
Washington Post
U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission Director, Congressional Affairs & Communications – $58k-$95k – Feb. 28

Climate Nexus
Manager, Communications Campaign & Strategies – $67k-$82k – Feb. 29

British Embassy
Black Voters MatterCommunications Director (pdf) – $70k-$80k – find application form here – search managed by Nonprofit HRMar. 1 

Coptic OrphansCommunications ManagerMar. 1

Friday, February 21, 2020

Will You End Up Landing in the Land of Enchantment?

Hello Friday job-shoppers! Several direct-to-us opportunities (first 5 employers) lead off today's set.

In addition to the fresh Strategic Communications & Partnerships Manager role we noted on Wednesday, our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest have let us know they’re also recruiting for these posts:
DC-based communications cabal the Clyde Group has passed these along:
Search group Nonprofit HR has passed along these posts with the Sierra Club:
Black Voters MatterCommunications Director (pdf) – $70k-$80k – experience in media relations, social media & knowledge of voter targeting desired – find application form here – search managed by Nonprofit HR – apply by Mar. 1

The Climate War Room, an independent project supported by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, is in search more for:
McKessonDirector of Public Policy – seeking candidates with a sophisticated understanding of healthcare-related policy issues including drug pricing, Federal and state public payer programs, and health IT/data. 

National Parks Conservation AssociationOnline Advocacy Manager – to $64k – 4-5 years of experience in communications or related field required; background in online advocacy or campaigning preferred.

Citizens for Responsible Energy SolutionsVice President of Government Relations – senior-level experience & strong relationships on Capitol Hill desired. 

American University
Help Evidence Action achieve their aim of becoming a world leader in scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty in the some of the poorest places in this Senior Communications Manager role – 7+ years of experience in communications/PR required, preferably related to international development.

British Embassy
Admin & Governance Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $21/hr – 1-3 years of work experience required, ideally in a support or office management role – apply by Mar. 1

Center for American Progress
America’s Essential HospitalsMeetings & Events Assistant – part-time –ability to ability to prioritize duties, retrieve information, track projects & maintain schedules sought.

… and finally: Lets close your week with this great I-know-a-lot-of-secrets gig! National Reconnaissance OfficeDirector of Congressional & Public Affairs – $131k-$197k – apply by Mar. 12

… and finally, part 2: has the Season 5 return of Better Call Saul got you pining for a new life in (or return to) Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos? Perhaps this New Mexico-based Associate Program Director post with the Conservation Lands Foundation is your ticket to the Land of Enchantment – apply by Mar. 13

Best wishes for a lovely (and back-to-winning, pleeeeeease!) weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Also

Your just-the-jobs Thursday set is also a work-in-progress – check back later for more. [edit: all done for today]

1) We’re told that Amputee Coalition is still looking to bring on a Government Relations Manager with 5+ years of experience in government relations position; non-profit health-related background preferred.

2) Our friends at PoliTemps have let know they are seeking sharp political, PR, media & public affairs temporary staff for a variety of assignments in DC and the metro area – additional details here.

3-5) Community Change has shared these opportunities to join in their work building the power & capacity of low-income communities & people of color:
6-8) American Cancer Society
9-11) Brookings Institution
12-16) Conservation International
17-21) Georgetown University
22-25) Recent searches via Talent Market:
26-27) Advanced Decision Vectors
28) Air Line Pilots Association, InternationalDigital & Mass Communications Specialist

29) American College of Obstetricians & GynecologistsSenior Media Relations Specialist

30) DHS/ICEPublic Affairs Specialist – $102k-$157k – apply by Mar. 4

31) International Medical CorpsMedia Relations Specialist – DC or Los Angeles, CA

32-34) Nature Conservancy
35) Opportunity@WorkDirector of Communications supporting the STARs initiative – see also main career page

36) DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management AgencyPolicy Advisor – $87k-$113k – apply by Feb. 26

37) Federal Housing Finance AgencySpeechwriter – $96k-$164k – apply by Feb. 24

38) For Our Future Action FundCommunications & Media Manager – $63k-$70k – see also main career page

39-40) League of Conservation Voters
41) National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersPublic Policy Associate (pdf) – $40k-$50k

42) NestléGovernment Affairs Manager

43) TriWest Health AllianceDirector, Government Relations

44-45) Washington Post
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Punch Your Ticket

PAE/Macfadden is actively recruiting for this Communications & Information Officer post supporting USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives – 6-8+ years of relevant experience & working knowledge of international development issues required.

American Society of Interior DesignersVice President, Marketing & Communications – 10+ years of leadership in brand management through strategic marketing, media relations & communications required, preferably in the non-profit/association space.

Center for Science in the Public InterestStrategic Communications & Partnerships Manager – 5+ years of experience developing & implementing communications strategies on public policy or public health campaigns desired.

SodexoPublic Relations Specialist – excellent editorial skills & ability to write for multiple audiences desired.

Consumer Technology Association – see also main career page
Arc Aspicio Communications Project Lead – 4+ years of experience leading management consulting & strategic communications projects required; background supporting homeland security or border security agencies preferred.

German Marshall Fund of the U.S.
Deputy Director supporting the Digital Innovation & Democracy Initiative – substantive knowledge of major technology policy issues related to AI, 5G, cyber security desired.

International Christian Concern
Digital Media Specialist (scroll to find) – 3+ years’ experience in digital media & proficiency w/ Adobe Creative Suite applications desired.

National Partnership for Women & Families
America's Essential HospitalsPolicy Associate – 3+ years of political/policy experience required, including understanding of healthcare issues.

Oklahoma State UniversityFederal Relations Director – 5+ years of Capitol Hill experience or the equivalent in areas related to higher education policy and/or science policy required – DC-based – apply by Mar. 13

School-Based Health AllianceDirector of Communications & Outreach – $80k-$90k – 10-15 years of experience in communications & marketing required – apply by Mar. 31  

Sage Communications – see also main career page
University of Maryland, BaltimoreEditor supporting the Office of Communications & Public Affairs – 3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism required, preferably in an academic setting, or equivalent – Baltimore, MD

Council for Advancement & Support of EducationContent Creator – 4-7 years of experience in diversified editorial development & communications role desired – apply by Mar. 2

Opportunities with election/political reform advocate Issue One:
DHS/TSAPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$129k – apply by Feb. 24 

Foundation for the National Institutes of HealthDevelopment Associate – 3+ years of fundraising, sponsored research, or other partnership development experience required.

University of VirginiaProgram Director supporting Cooper Center for Public Service – 2+ years of experience working in project management and in building regional coalitions and partnerships in the public, private and non-profit sectors desired – South Boston, Va.

... and finally: Washington Nationals single-game tickets went on sale this morning (we've already scored a pair for when the Astros come to town) – here's some opportunities to punch your ticket with the defending World Champs:

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Here We Go!

And we're back!  Let's have a great 4-day job-seek week.

Freedman Consulting has shared these with us (scroll to find):
  • Project Director – 9+ years of policy, legislative, consulting, communications, and/or research experience preferred
  • Policy & Research Intern – Summer 2020 – preference for applications received by Mar. 6
Northrop GrummanPrincipal Social Strategist – 6+ years’ relevant experience and advanced understanding of social media landscape, trends, opportunities and best practices preferred.

Compassion & Choices
Rights4GirlsSenior Policy Associate – 2+ years federal policy experience and a Master’s or JD desired.

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
American Forest & Paper AssociationCommunications Manager – 5+ years’ experience & track record securing general audience & trade media coverage desired.

United Nations Foundation
DC Dept. of Healthcare Finance Policy Analyst – $94k-$122k – apply by Feb. 27

American Enterprise Institute
National Trust for Historic PreservationSocial Media Manager – 5+ years of experience in online marketing/communications required; interest in historic preservation, history, architecture, and/or urbanism preferred.

George Washington University
George Mason University
Mercatus Center
Naval Medical CommandPublic Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Feb. 21

Opportunities with the Grounded Solutions Network, a national nonprofit dedicated to shaping communities to be inclusive & making opportunity available to all – see also main career page
Social change agency Fenton seeks Senior Account Exec with 5-7 years of experience in communications/public relations & media relations – a part-time Office Administrator role is also available.

Lupus Foundation of America (scroll to find)
FacebookExecutive Assistant, Government/Politics & Advocacy – 4+ years’ experience in admin support, travel logistics & calendar management desired.

APCO Worldwide
Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted
Mystery employerSocial Media Specialist – temporary position – 3+ years’ experience in social media or digital marketing sought – search managed by the Creative Group

Sunday, February 16, 2020

You Say it's Your Birthday

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

Programming note: we will be skipping publishing on what is variously known as Presidents, President's & even Presidents' Day, even as the official Federal holiday is Washington's Birthday.  And if that's not already too much to keep track of, the esteemed GW's real birthday is Feb 22. (b. 1722).  See you again on Tuesday.

House of Representatives/Office of the CAOCommunications Specialist – $60k-$68k – Feb. 17 

George Mason University
Council of Large Public Housing AuthoritiesResearch & Policy AnalystFeb. 18 

National Center for Health StatisticsPublic Affairs Specialist – $59k-$93k – Feb. 18

Smithsonian Institution Gift Officer, American Art Museum (pdf) – Feb. 18 

Washington Post Researcher supporting the Daily 202Feb. 18

Nature Conservancy

British Embassy Head of Politics, Press & Public Affairs – $72k – Chicago, IL – Feb. 19

World Bank
Senior External Affairs Officer, Health/Nutrition & PopulationFeb. 19

DC Dept. of Employment Services
Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$79k – Feb. 20

Compassion & ChoicesDigital Content Program Manager – see also main career pageFeb. 21 

Harm Reduction CoalitionGovernment Relations Manager (pdf) – $60k-$75k – see also main career pageFeb. 21

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Planning Board OfficePublic Affairs & Marketing Officer – $85k-$146k – Feb. 21

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) – Legislative Correspondent (scroll to find) – $50k – Feb. 21

U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission Research Assistant, Security & Foreign Affairs – $35k-$45k – Feb. 21 

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Friday, February 14, 2020

We Heart U

Happy Valentine's Friday!  We hope you find something to love in today's set.

Academy Health
has passed along this call for an Associate, Digital Content Strategy with 3-4 years of online communications, website & marketing experience, plus demonstrated success leading traditional & online marketing efforts.

In addition to the Democracy Fund post we noted at the top of yesterday’s set, we’re told the organization is also actively recruiting for:
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research remains in search mode for this Senior Director of Communications post suited for aspirants with 8+ years’ experience in communications, strategic media relations or public relations, including service at leadership/executive level – $110k-$130k

Red HatPublic Policy Director – 10-12 years of relevant experience required; background in the software or IT field a plus.

Atlantic Media
Convention & sports authority Events DC is seeking a Director, Communications (pdf) with 6-7 years of experience with responsibility in communications/PR; background in sports or entertainment a plus – see also main career page

AARPVice President of External Relations – 15+ years’ experience & demonstrated success in marketing, communications, legislative, or campaign-related grassroots development, public affairs, public relations, or branding desired.

American University
Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Associate, Prospect Research – four years of experience required as well as background in donor research.

Pew Research CenterAssociate Director, Science & Society – 12+ years’ experience in social science research & analysis required.

POLITICO
Public Citizen
Check out this Marketing & Communications Coordinator post with landscape architecture cabal OEHME, VAN SWEDEN, or just browse their lovely & calming portfolio

… and finally: what could be a more romantic way to close out your Valentine’s Day job search than with this From Fairfax, with Love spy-game-supportive Director of Communications post with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence – $121k-$170k – just don’t use your new role to snoop on your any of your exes!

Best wishes for a fabulous weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.