Black Swan? Is that like Little Mermaid?

It's Valentine's Day, and we're here to help you get some (jobs, that is)! We start with previously-referenced opportunities closing this week:

American Jewish World Service – Program Officer, Group Leader Management – New York – Feb. 14

American University – Project Editor, Investigative Reporting Workshop – low-mid $70k – Feb. 14

Child Fund International – Vice President, Programs – Feb. 14

Danville Regional Foundation – Communications & Public Relations Manager – Danville, Va. – Feb. 14

Holton-Arms School – Communications Manager (pdf) – Feb. 15

Kutak Rock – Assistant Legislative Program Manager – Feb. 15

Library of Congress – Public Affairs Specialist (Government Information/Volunteer Specialist) – $74k-$97k – job ID: 100206B – Feb. 15

Marine Fish Conservation Network – Executive Director – Feb. 15

Reporters Committee for a Free Press – Communications Director – Feb. 15

US Army – Writer/Editor – $42k-$81k – job ID: AM-11-JD-434956 – Feb. 15

Virginia Tech/VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine – Public Relations Coordinator – Blacksburg, Va – Feb. 15

Naval Intelligence Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: NE1-1035-03-4F920815-IN – Feb. 16

United Nations Foundation – Senior Associate, Global Partnerships – Feb. 16

ACLU – Principal Gifts Associate – New York – Feb. 18

Americans for the Arts – Arts Education Program Coordinator – Feb. 18

Bread for the World:

• Online Communications Specialist – Feb. 18
• Associate for Denominational Women’s Organizations Relations/Church Relations – Feb. 18

Dept. of Education – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: OLCA-2011-0001 – Feb. 18

Dept. of Homeland Security – Writer/Editor – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-428802-CRE – Feb. 18

Greenpeace – Coal Activist Training Coordinator – DC or San Francisco, CA – Feb. 18

Maryland Sea Grant College – Assistant Director of Communications – Feb. 18

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World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization – Admin Assistant - $35k – Spanish language skills required – apply by Mar. 2

Commonsense Media works to identify age-appropriate media choices for kids – so you don’t accidentally get Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis making out in the Netflix queue you've set up for little Justin or Jessica – they seek DC-based Policy Director with significant experience and contacts. Head of Communications and Director of Foundations positions available in their San Francisco, CA headquarters. Bad Lieutenant? The kids will love it!

Opportunities with PR/communications firm MSL Group (search via North America and then DC office locations):

• Interns – DC, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, and Seattle – apply by Feb. 25
• Assistant Account Exec, Healthcare

The Telecommunications Industry Association is actively seeking Senior Marketing Director candidate to develop and implement marketing policies and practices, and ensure coordinated marketing communications efforts across the association.

National Partnership for Women & Families:

• Chief Development Officer
• Director of Health Policy/Market Reforms – apply by Mar. 4
• Director of Health Policy/Delivery & Payment Reform – apply by Mar. 4
• Grants Manager & Development Writer
• Director, Reproductive Health Program – lobbying/advocacy duties predominant – apply by Mar. 4
• multiple Intern opportunities (scroll down)

Unknown NYSE-listed real estate investment trust seeks Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications – salary to $120k – Denver, CO – search managed by Grant/Morgan Associates

For tomorrow's specialty programming, we'll be bringing you public affairs-oriented jobs at local (and MD/VA) colleges & universities – but we thought you might like an earlier jump at this Director of Corporate Relations, Athletic Dept. (search position # FA122z) with George Mason University – emphasis on developing corporate sponsorships/sales – $54k-$58k – apply by Feb. 15

The American Institute of Biological Sciences seeks Manuscript Editor – grad degree in biology, editing experience and familiarity with Chicago style required – $50k

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is seeking a Web Reporter/Editor with content management experience – familiarity with student aid and higher education issues is preferred – apply by Mar. 15 (we suspect the 2010 is a typo).

World Resource Institute – Online Outreach & Fundraising Fellow with their EMBARQ program – $12/hr – familiarity with Spanish, Portuguese or Turkish, a plus

American Public Transportation Association – Program Manager, Communications – $65k-$87k – Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of the public transportation industry, and/or journalism background preferred.

Arlington County Government – Communications Specialist, Dept. of Environmental Services – part-time – $24-$40/hr – apply by Feb. 24

Fairfax County Public Schools seeks Administrator, Strategic Communications (search keyword 1944BR, or use central administration/manager job type) – requirements include six years' progressive experience in a communication area of specialization or government relations, some in a supervisory capacity – 260 day contract (Summer off?) noted – apply by Feb. 15

Amazing, anonymous cause-oriented nonprofit association that deals with addiction services – Development Director – Metro Center location – $60k-$65k

Dept. of Health & Human Services – Supervisory Communications Manager – $123k-$155k – job ID: WA425420-DZ – apply by Feb. 20

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses – Development Specialist – ideal candidate will have two or more years experience, preferably in a nonprofit development/fundraising capacity.

Center for Science in the Public Interest:

• Project Coordinator, Food Day
• Project Assistant for the Nutrition Action Newsletter
• Internships

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health – Digital Administrator – requires mix of technical prowess (CMS, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Drupal & Wordpress desired) + strong communications/collaboration skill set.

National Association of Manufacturers:

• Director, Employment Policy
• Director of Media/Communications

The National Employment Law Project would prefer their Policy Analyst (pdf) hire to work out of their New York office, but DC is also an option – Summer Legal Intern opportunities available in New York only, it appears.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Vice President, Federal & Government Relations – must haves include knowledge of federal biomedical research, health, disability and related issues.

Capitol Hill Group Ministry – Communications & Development Associate – $32k – experience with Convio, CMS, and CRM strongly desired as is basic knowledge of web technologies and e-advocacy tools.

United Nations Foundation:

• HR Coordinator – apply by Feb. 22
• Director, Global Vaccines Campaign – apply by Feb. 25
• Director, Nothing but Nets Campaign – apply by Feb. 25
• Senior Development Officer, Girl Up Campaign – apply by Feb. 25
• Leo Nevas Human Rights Fellow – New York – apply by Mar. 1

The PICO National Network, a faith-based community revitalization/economic justice group, seeks Communications Director – Spanish language skills preferred.

Your job search tool of the day - magazine (mostly) jobs & internships from Ed 2010. New York focus, but other locations also appear.

Bohemian Rhapsody

A larger-than-usual Friday set from your favorite™ public affairs & communications jobs resource.

Saturday update – we just ran across this Development Manager position with Mines Advisory Group, USA with a Sunday, Feb. 13 application deadline – MAG USA helps clear the remnants of conflict from some of the world's poorest nations, educates and employs local people, and provides solutions for those trapped by poverty and economic devastation.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Director of Development to help raise funds out of the Harrisburg, PA office – apply by Feb 21. CBF also has a call out for a Spring Restoration Assistant who will work out of Annapolis, MD (but will be getting their hands dirty all across the region) – apply by Mar. 1

American University:

• Project Editor, Investigative Reporting Workshop – low-mid $70k – apply by Feb. 14
• Senior Admin Assistant, Office of VP of Development & Alumni Relations – $15-$17/hr
• Assistant to the Dean, Washington Professional Development & Training Program – $40k-$50k

Ogilvy PR’s Feinstein Kean Healthcare affiliate seeks DC-based Account Supervisor/Account Director, Health Sciences (search req ID 74BR) – other FKH opportunities available in Cambridge, MA and unspecified NJ location.

Here’s a fun-sounding far-flung Friday find – the Bohemian Foundation, which does in fact take its name and inspiration from the bohemian movement in Paris in the early 1900’s, seeks Communications Director to join their world-bettering mission – Fort Collins, CO – apply by Feb. 21

DC Public Education Fund:

• Communications & Events Manager (pdf)
• Portfolio Director (pdf) – development/fundraising position

The ONE Foundation seeks new top dog (well, after this guy, at least) to serve as Chief Executive Officer – this high-profile search managed by Korn/Ferry.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts:

• Assistant Manager, Fellowships & Internships – low $40k
• Development Specialist

Providence Hospital – Vice President, Marketing/ Communications – seven years of leadership experience in marketing, communications, running campaigns and specific initiatives, managing teams as well as managing consumer and stakeholder research is required.

SNV Netherlands Development Organization seeks DC-based Communications Officer, who will presumably liaise with this PR & Communications Officer (pdf) and others in the Hauge, Netherlands home office.

Council of State Governments – Lexington, KY, except as noted:

• Chief Policy Analyst, Energy & Environment (pdf) – $51k-$80k – apply by Mar. 4
• Chief Policy Analyst, Fiscal & Government Affairs (pdf) – $51k-$80k – apply by Mar. 4
• Internship (pdf) – DC-based

Center for Security Policy – Director of Development

Independent Petroleum Association of America – Legislative Assistant

American Petroleum Institute:

• Senior Economic Advisor
• Campaign Manager, Eastern Region – grassroots advocacy
• Director, External Mobilization
• Media Representative
• Director, Federal Relations

The Sierra Club seeks Military Families & Veterans Affairs Representative – you can see more about Sierra’s military programs here.

Social Compact is currently seeking a Writer/Editor of the dynamic sort to strengthen and brand the organization’s communications with clients, partners, stakeholders and the general public. Here’s their website.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (scroll down):

• Director of Design & Production
• Senior Editor – mid $60k
• Director of Marketing & Communications

eHealth Intitiative – Policy Fellow and Intern opportunities

Discovery Communications – Director of Communications – New York

Despite the June 2010 date noted, we have it on good authority that the American College of Rheumatology Education & Research Foundation is still in active search mode for Senior Specialist, Communications (pdf) - Atlanta, GA.

The Boy Scouts/National Capitol Council seeks Interns (scroll down) and a lull-time/part-time web-oriented staffer – marketing, photography, and videography referenced

PBS:

• Director, Station Development Services – minimum of 7 total years in fundraising required; public television experience preferred
• Executive Assistant to the President

American College Personnel Association – Web & Community Manager – seeking experience in HTML, Cold Fusion, CSS, JavaScript, Section 508/W3C compliance, Dreamweaver, Minor Image Editing in either Photoshop or Fireworks – content development/writing duties also part of portfolio.

Are we conservatives? You bet we are … We’ll give the American Principles Group credit for their clarity of message in their devotion to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution – like-minded folk can join them as Director of Development or as an Intern.

Human Rights Campaign – Communications Assistant

The Richmond, Va.-based Robins Foundation seeks a new Executive Director to helm this $130 million grant-making organization – search managed by Warren, Whitney & Sherwood.

Public Health Foundation – Marketing & Communications Intern

Scroll down to find the Director of Marketing position with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – minimum of 8-10 years experience in marketing and brand development; Spanish language skills preferred.

Dept. of Homeland Security – Writer/Editor – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-428802-CRE – apply by Feb. 18

National Patient Advocate Foundation – Vice President of Government Affairs – Master's preferred, and 4 years of relevant experience in healthcare government affairs at the federal level required.

Your Friday job resource is the we’re-not-exactly sure-how-it-works twitter-centric job search engine from bostonpreneur.com

Bakers, Bankers

1) American Bakers Association – Executive Assistant to the SVP, Government Relations & Public Affairs

2-3) American Bankers Association:

• Meetings Manager
• Intern – two positions available, one or two semesters possible

4-8) American Civil Liberties Union:

• Communications Assistant – apply by Feb. 26
• Development Associate, ACLU of Maryland – Baltimore, MD
• Senior Marketing & Publications Manager, Donor Communications – New York – apply by Feb. 25
• Senior Communications Strategist – New York – apply by Mar. 10
• Advocacy & Policy Coordinator – New York – apply by Mar. 11

9) American Constitution Society – Executive Assistant

10) American Federation of Teachers – Senior Associate, Communications – $74k

11) America’s Health Insurance Plans – Vice President, State Advocacy

12-15) American Urological Association (scroll down) – Linthicum, MD

• Outreach Programs Manager
• Manager, Foundation & Corporate Relations
• Foundation Associate
• Executive Coordinator

16) BAE Systems – Communications Intern – York, PA

17) Bendure Communications – PR Account Manager

18-23) Bloomberg:

• Weekend Editor, Bloomberg Government
• Taxation Reporter
• Campaign Finance & Lobbying Data Analyst
• Government Grants Specialist
• Government Projects Analyst
• Media Relations Manager, Financial Products & Services – New York

24) Brookings Institution – Business Development Coordinator, Executive Education – $35k-$40k

25) Burson-Marsteller – Managing Director of Business Development for their Proof Integrated Communications affiliate

26) Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs – Program Director, Corporate Programs & Public Relations

27) Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers – Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications

28) Destination DC – Director of Communications (pdf)

29) Generic Pharmaceutical Association – Director of Government Affairs

30-31) Georgetown University:

• Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations
• Admin Assistant, French Dept. – $42k-$44k – une connaissance fonctionnante de Français est souhaitable

32-34) Global Impact:

• Director of Charity Partnerships & Outreach
• Director, Product Development
• Senior Writer & Communications Strategist

35) GolinHarris – Senior Account Exec, Healthcare Public Affairs

36-37) International Republican Institute – DC-based:

• Program Assistant, Asia Region
• Deputy Director, Eurasia – Russian language skills preferred

38-39) Jumpstart:

• Director of Development
• other development/fundraising positions available in Boston, MA & Chicago, IL

40) Kaiser Permanente – Manager, Outside Education and Health Policy Communication (search Washington, DC location or use job #062763):

41-43) Ketchum:

• Account Supervisor, Consumer Health & Wellness
• Vice President/Account Supervisor, Healthcare
• Account Coordinator, Public Affairs

44) Library of Congress – Public Affairs Specialist (Government Information/Volunteer Specialist) – $74k-$97k – job ID: 100206B – apply by Feb. 15

45) LifeNet Health – Public Relations Manager – Virginia Beach, Va.

46) Loyola University – Media Relations Manager – Baltimore, MD

47-48) National Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems:

• Policy Manager (pdf)
• Advocacy Intern (pdf)

49) National Community Pharmacists Association – Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

50) Mystery trade association – PR/Media Assistant – $35k-$40k – search managed by Employ-R Solutions

51-53) Open Society Institute:

• Program Officer, Latin America & International Migration Initiative – apply by Feb. 11
• Research Assistant, Multilateralism Program – part-time – apply by Feb. 28
• Summer Law Clerk – apply by Feb. 28

54) Optical Society of America – Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Admin Assistant (scroll down)

55-58) Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Senior Associate, Government Relations
• Officer, Government Relations
• Senior Associate, Global Shark Conservation
• Principal Gifts Officer

59) Princeton University – Associate Director of Government Affairs (search req # 0110061 or use keyword government affairs) – DC-based

60) Sprint – Director, Government Affairs (search req ID 105791BR or DC location)

61) US Army – Writer/Editor – $42k-$81k – job ID: AM-11-JD-434956 – apply by Feb. 15

62) Utilities Telecom Council – Online Communications Manager

63) Verto Solutions – Communications Manager

Out of the Woods

Fannie Mae – Marketing Specialist – responsibilities include developing marketing & communication initiatives in areas of advertising and promotional programs, public relations, and trade shows, including web-based communications.

Communications firm GMMB seeks Field Organizers to support the National Consumers League Medication Adherence Campaign – three to six month opportunity – looking for candidates with 6-8 years experience in field organizing, issue advocacy and/or coalition building; experience with chronic disease organizations a plus – Baltimore, MD, Providence, RI, Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL, Cincinnati, OH, and Sacramento, CA

National Council of State Legislators – Public Affairs/Media Specialist – $52k – apply by Feb. 25

George Washington University Hospital – Communications Manager – 5 years experience in a healthcare, public relations, communications or marketing required

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer, Sustainable Development Network – French and/or Spanish language skills desired – apply by Feb. 25

Dept. of Energy – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – 2 positions available – job ID: HQ-11-CAT RATING-2-LP – apply by Feb. 22

Food Marketing Institute – Director, State Government Relations – substantive legislative experience in the state/federal legislative branch and/or with a trade association required

American Forests seeks Vice President of Communications & Marketing – experience in the conservation community and the demonstrable ability to attract national attention and build a national following among the general public for the organization is strongly desired.

Speaking of which, the American Forest & Paper Association seeks a Press Secretary to handle communications/media relations activities.

And, two more from the forests: the American Forest Foundation notes Certification Coordinator (pdf) and Program Resource Manager (pdf) positions available.

Dept. of Education – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: OLCA-2011-0001 – apply by Feb. 18

Dickstein Shapiro LLP is currently in search mode for a Legislative Aide. Primary responsibilities include: PAC management, FEC/government filings, legislative monitoring and related duties. Two+ years of administrative experience on Capital Hill or other legislative experience preferred.

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors seeks Associate General Counsel for a range of legal duties including significant legislative and policy analysis work. Experience in banking & consumer services required; familiarity with Dodd-Frank a plus. Search managed by Staffing Advisors.

Capitol Hill:

• Rep. Lynn Wolsey (D-CA) – Press Secretary
• Senior Progressive New England Democrat – Legislative Director
• Mystery Democrat – Intern
• Unknown Freshman Republican – Legislative Assistant, Veterans Affairs
• Rep. John Carney (D-PA) – Intern – apply by Feb. 14
• Senior Texas Democrat – Legislative Assistant

BAE Systems – Intern, Legislative Affairs

Akerman Senterfitt, a self-assessed premier national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legislative Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant. Successful candidate must have five years of executive administrative experience preferably in a law firm or with a lobbying group.

Prestigious, mysterious investment bank and financial services firm has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant in their Government Affairs Office - $50k-$70k.

First Degree is a marketing and communications agency specializing in mission marketing solutions for nonprofit organizations and corporations – seeking Online Fundraising Manager – $40k-$45k

Your career resource of the day is Potomac Flacks – tracking the comings and goings of PR/communications pros in the DC area, along with news about newly-formed agencies and occasional job listings.

Humanitarian & Relief Jobs IV

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we bring you our fourth edition of Humanitarian, Relief and International Development jobs. You can find internships in this area in our recent Intern Special.

Academy for Educational Development – dozens of positions – DC & International

Adventist Development & Relief Agency:

• Fundraiser – Ontario, Canada – apply by Mar. 31
• international positions available

Accordia Global Health Foundation – Major Gifts Officer

Agency for International Development – multiple positions – DC & international

American Jewish World Service:

• Program Officer, Action for a Just World
• Associate Director of Grants/Knowledge Management – New York
• Program Officer, Group Leader Management – New York – apply by Feb. 14
• Senior Development Officer, Western Region – San Francisco, CA

American Red Cross – multiple jobs/internships in DC area (search Va. & MD, too); more nationwide/international

American Refugee Committee – Admin Assistant – part-time

Amnesty International – Campaign Director, Counter Terror with Justice – DC or New York

Ashoka International – Social & Digital Marketing Manager

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation:

• Deputy Director, Policy Development (search DC location or req # 2255BR)
• multiple communications & program opportunities available in Seattle, WA

Bread for the World:

• Online Communications Specialist – apply by Feb. 18
• Associate for Denominational Women’s Organizations Relations/Church Relations – apply by Feb. 18

CARE International:

• Policy Advocate
• Deputy Director for Government Relations
• Proposal Development Coordinator – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Program Manager, Corporate Engagement – DC, New York or Chicago, IL

Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD

• Donor Database Manager
• Writer/Editor, Hispanic Outreach Multimedia – fluency in Spanish required
• technical/admin positions also available

Center for Global Development:

• Research Assistant, Global Health Policy
• Research Assistant, Rethinking US Foreign Assistance Initiative
• Events Coordinator

CHF International:

• Director, International Humanitarian Assistance
• International Economic Development Specialist
• additional admin & program opportunities available

Child Fund International:

• Vice President, Programs – apply by Feb. 14
• Regional Development Officer – Dallas, TX
• Regional Development Officer – unspecified Southeast US location(s) – three positions available

Church World Service – various admin & program opportunities – NC, NY, FL

Compassion International – Agency Director (creative/marketing duties) – Colorado Springs, CO

DAI:

• Communications Manager
• program/admin opportunities

Episcopal Relief & Development – Program Officer, Church Engagement – New York

FHI – multiple communications & development/fundraising opportunities (search Virginia location – tip: sort results by ID number)

FINCA – admin positions (search North America)

Food for the Hungry – Visitor & Communications Relations Coordinator – Port Au Prince, Haiti

Free the Slaves – Executive Director (pdf) – search managed by Ford Webb Associates

Global Emergency Group – consulting positions in communications, response and other related disciplines

Global Fund for Children – Public Relations Manager (pdf)

The Hunger Project – development/fundraising positions – New York

InterAction – Senior Director of Humanitarian Policy

International Medical Corps – click on headquarters jobs for multiple DC-based positions

International Orthodox Christian Charities – Baltimore, MD:

• Communications Manager
• Integrated Direct Marketing Manager
• Country Director, Jerusalem – apply by Feb. 28

International Rescue Committee:

• Program Officer
• Project Manager – New York
• Gift Planning Associate – New York
• Grant Writer – part-time – Charlottesville, Va.
• dozens more across US and worldwide

Internews:

• DC-based program/project positions
• Director, Grants & Contracts – Arcata, CA

Islamic Relief USA:

• Staff Writer
• Major Gifts Officer

Jhpiego/Johns Hopkins University – admin/program positions – Baltimore, MD

Lutheran World Relief:

• Grants Manager for Asia & Middle East – Baltimore, MD
• Congregational Resources Specialist – Baltimore, MD
• Philanthropic Advisor – Minneapolis, MN

Malaria No More – New York:

• Chief Marketing Officer
• Events Manager, Development
• Online Engagement Manager

Medical Teams International – Portland, OR:

• Director of Development
• Web Marketing Manager

Mercy Corps:

• Senior Communications Officer
• Vice President, Global Engagement & Policy

ONE Campaign – Global Policy Director – DC or London, UK – you may wish to compare other positions currently shown available to our last humanitarian special

Operation Blessing International – Virginia Beach, Va.

• Grant Writer & Major Giving Researcher
• International Health Coordinator

Oxfam America:

• Office Administrator (scroll down)
• multiple communications/marketing positions available in the Boston, MA office

PATH:

• Communications Associate, Malaria Vaccine Initiative
• Senior Partnerships Associate
• Editor, External Relations – Seattle, WA

Peace Corps:

• Program Specialist – $53k-$96k – apply by Feb. 11
• Public Affairs Specialist – $51-$93k – Dallas, TX – apply by Feb. 11
• additional admin & management positions

Project HOPE – multiple program-related opportunities in Millwood, Va. (between Leesburg & Winchester) plus international slots

Save Darfur Coalition (scroll down):

• President
• Senior Director of Development
• Senior Director of Communications

Save the Children:

• Director, Development Policy & Advocacy/Aid Effectiveness
• Communications Associate – Westport, CT
• Director, Media Relations & Communications/Emergencies
• several development/fundraising positions available in Westport, CT – international opportunities also available

Share Our Strength:

• Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
• Partnership/Business Development Manager
• Event Fundraising Coordinator
• Event Fundraising Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA

Technoserve:

• Online & New Media Coordinator
• Raiser’s Edge Specialist
• additional program positions available

Unicef – multiple communications/marketing & fundraising positions available – New York

Visions in Action:

• US Program Manager
• International Youth Exchange Coordinator – part-time

Vital Voices Global Partnership:

• Director of Communications & Media Relations
• Online Communications Coordinator
• Director of Strategic Partnerships

World Health Organization – Editorial Assistant – apply today, Feb. 8

World Vision – various opportunities in DC, Federal Way, WA, and Chicago, IL

All the LYCRA® You Could Ever Want

Note: DCPA+CJ will bring you our fourth Humanitarian, Relief & International Development jobs edition for tomorrow's Tuesday specialty programming. Previously-noted opportunities closing this week:

Open Society Institute – Policy Analyst – supporting the OSI Campaign for Black Male Achievement – Feb. 7

USDA/Food & Nutrition Service – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: 11-FNS-083P – Feb. 7

Wyss Foundation – Grants & Office Manager – Feb. 8

Enlisted Association of the National Guard – Legislative Director – $45k-$55k – Feb. 9

United Nations Foundation:

• Admin Assistant, Energy Access – Feb. 9
• Admin Assistant, Public Affairs – Feb. 9
• Associate, Executive Office – Feb. 9
• Manager, UNA Education Programs – Feb. 11
• Major Gifts Officer, Nothing but Nets & Global Partnerships – Feb. 11

DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-427439-TFM – Feb. 10

College of Healthcare Information Management Executives:

• Associate Director for Public Policy – Feb. 11
• Public Policy Coordinator – Feb. 11

Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Executive Director (pdf) – Annapolis, MD – Feb. 11

Northern Virginia Community College – Communications Studies, 9-Month Teaching Position – $46k-$65k – Feb. 11

University of California – Director, Science & Technology (scroll to find or use job # 20100224) – DC-based – $97k-$136k – Feb. 11

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Koch Industries – Manager, Government Affairs – your benefit package surely includes all the STAINMASTER® carpet, LYCRA® fiber, Quilted Northern® tissue and Dixie® cups you could ever want.

Speaking of neat benefits – we’d like to think you’ll get to travel to London & Sochi as Government Relations Specialist (DC-based) with the US Olympic Committee. We also see fundraising opportunities available in the Colorado Springs, CO HQ.

DC Public Schools:

• Press Secretary, Office of the Chancellor – $67k+ – apply today, Feb. 7
• Coordinator, Federal Programs & Grants – $47k-$50k – apply by Mar. 3
• Social Media Analyst, Office of Family & Public Engagement – $56k-$60k – apply by Mar. 14
• Communications Coordinator, Office of Family & Public Engagement – $47k-$50k – apply by Mar. 21

US Army/Military District of Washington – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$81k – job ID: NCFP11839927-428192D – apply by Feb. 10

Brookings Institution – Metropolitan Policy Program:

• Policy/Research Assistant
• Data Manager/Senior Research Analyst

HSBC – Vice President, Government Relations – minimum of 10 years proven government relations, regulatory or public policy experience required.

Award-winning & anonymous political fundraising firm seeks Fundraising Director. Primary responsibilities include managing GOP fundraising accounts including work on state and federal campaigns.

Americans for the Arts:

• Arts Education Program Coordinator – advocacy/outreach duties included in portfolio – apply by Feb. 18
• Research/Data Entry positions – apply by Feb. 11

Support the important work of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (you are in favor of cancer survivorship, aren't you?) as Senior Director of Policy – 5 - 7 years experience in public policy, regulatory or legislative arenas with a solid background and relationships in healthcare policy required.

The European Institute seeks Director of Development & Marketing (pdf) – minimum of 3 years experience in fundraising, grant-writing & sales/marketing required – interest in and knowledge of European-American relations preferred; we’re assuming you can fake that easily enough.

It’s been like forever since we’ve checked in with our friends at the Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Senior Associate, Protecting the Deep Sea Campaign
• Director, Strategic Initiatives – Philanthropic Partnership Group
• Manager, Pew Children’s Dental Campaign
• Associate, Election Initiatives
• Senior Associate, Food Additives Campaign
• Specialist, Conference Center
• Admin Associate, Cultural Data Project – Philadelphia, PA
• Associate, European Marine Programs – Brussels, Belgium – working knowledge of at least one European language required (and, no English doesn’t count, smart guy) – apply by Feb. 21
• Director, Fisheries Policy, European Marine Program – Brussels, Belgium – same language requirements
• Admin Associate, Coral Sea Campaign – Sydney, Australia

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church – Communications Coordinator (pdf)

National Center for Economic and Security Alternatives – Communications Coordinator – apply by Feb. 28

American Medical Informatics Association – Education Program Coordinator – desired candidate should have interest in the use of health information and communications technology in clinical care and clinical research, personal health management, public health/population, and translational science.

United Nations Foundation – Senior Associate, Global Partnerships – apply by Feb. 16

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees:

• Assistant Director, Political Action – $90k-$122k
• Political Action Representative – $64k-$113k
• Assistant Strategic Analyst – $45k-$75k
  

Association of American Medical Colleges – Specialist, Communications & Program Support

MSI seeks French-speaking Grants Manager and Senior Project Manager candidates – USAID contract/grant-related experience also a must

National Academy for State Health Policy – Program Director, Children’s Health Coverage – minimum of 10 years relevant work experience, along with substantial knowledge of state health policy required; strong preference for substantial knowledge of Medicaid and children’s health insurance programs.

Greenpeace:

• Development Fellow - $10/hr – six month term – two positions available – apply by Feb. 9
• Student Network Coordinator – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by Feb. 9
• Senior Oceans Campaigner – San Francisco, CA – apply by Feb. 13
• Coal Activist Training Coordinator – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by Feb. 18

The American Independent News Network is seeking Online Editorial Assistants of the minimally-compensated sort – but you’ll have a chance to build a nice clip file with your name on the byline during the three-month term.

The Baltimore Museum of Art seeks Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager (pdf) – at least four years fundraising experience required; education background in art history desired – Baltimore, MD

Is Google still looking for a Federal Policy Outreach Manager (as they were in mid-December) – or are they looking for more than one?

Speaking of tech stalwarts with previously-noted positions: Adobe Systems may still be in search mode for a Manager of Government Relations.

The Public Notice Resource Center, a policy studies nonprofit supported by news media and information services companies, seeks Executive Director to oversee its public policy work – search managed by American Press Works.

Your job search resource of the day: the job board from Capitol Communicator.

Hypocycloids

The University of California seeks a DC-based Director, Science & Technology (scroll to find or use job # 20100224) to provide subject matter expertise, analysis, political strategy and advocacy with Congress and the Administration regarding science and technology related issues that effect the UC system and its related national labs – $97k-$136k – apply by Feb. 11.

CASA DC (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) seeks Executive Director to handle a broad portfolio of leadership responsibilities for this essential organization; CASA advocates for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Apply by Mar. 4.

Some Super Bowl trivia for you – do you know the provenance of the Steelers’ logo? You should if you decide to apply for Webmaster with the American Iron & Steel Institute. Casually mention that you always thought the hypocycloids (or astroids, if you want to be specific) looked pretty cool at whatever Super Soiree you're attending on Sunday.

Speaking of Steeltown – Brunner Digital has multiple account and creative opportunities available in their Pittsburgh office, including Copywriter.

The Advancement Project seeks a creative, energetic, and committed professional to serve as Communications Director – familiarity w/ racial justice issues and experience in skillfully organizing and executing strategic communications and media plans and campaigns are among the requirements.

Virginia Tech seeks Public Relations Coordinator to support the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine – Blacksburg, Va – apply by Feb. 15

WAMU:

• Producer, Kojo Nnamdi Show – part-time – $15-$24/hr
• Weekend Web Producer – $40-$45k
• Morning Web Producer – $40k-$45k
• Senior Web Designer – $50k-$60k

Global Rights is an international human rights capacity-building organization with a mission to work side by side with local activists in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to challenge injustice – seeking Executive Director (pdf) – search managed by Transition Guides.

For your far-flung (and frigid) Friday needs, we bring you a pair from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Chicago, IL:

• Program Officer, Studies – requirements include international relations experience plus quantitative literacy in order to manage the public opinion survey; statistical training or the use of quantitative methods in research papers will suffice
• Project Manager/Lead Researcher, Agriculture & Non-Communicable Diseases

St. Mary’s College offers two fundraising/development positions: Annual Giving Officer and Prospect Research Coordinator – we’re particularly fascinated with the stalky and data-mining aspects of the latter position. Plus, if you actually got pretty good at this sneaky activity, you would probably have a lot of career options* in fundraising or other professions that rely on prospecting for high-dollar individuals (finance industry, yacht brokers, Vegas). St. Mary’s City, MD (Southern Maryland, near Leonardtown/Solomons).

American University:

• Designer, University Publications – $51k-$57k
• Associate Director, Annual Giving – $48k-$57k
• Public Relations Manager, Kogod School of Business
• Public Relations Manager, School of Public Affairs/School of International Relations
• Grant & Contract Coordinator
• Staff Assistant, Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law – part-time – $12/hr – fluency in Portuguese required
• Impact Litigation Project Coordinator – $55k-$62k – JD required

American Directions – Director of Business Development, Grassroots & Political Communications – develop new and build upon existing relationships with advocacy groups, public affairs firms, trade associations, non-profit organizations, corporations, utilities and insurance companies for work in grassroots programs, ballot initiatives, and issue referendums. Democratic orientation.

American Academy of Ophthalmology:

• Health Policy Manager
• Development Manager – San Francisco, CA
• Vice President, Communications & Marketing – San Francisco, CA

Vote Hemp – Legislative Assistant

National Science Foundation – Division Director, Public Affairs – $155k-$174k – job ID: S20110041- apply by Feb. 28

USO (scroll down):

• Director of Capitol Campaign Development
• Director of Web Operations
• Director of Gifts & Planned Giving
• Chief Development Officer/Vice President – New York

AGL Resources – Specialist, Media Relations – Virginia Beach, Va.

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* If we were current college student types, we’d march right down to the alumni office today and volunteer to help out and learn something about this intriguing trade.

Legacy, Accountability, Mystery, Threat

We're back to normal just-the-jobs Thursday operations at DCPA+CJ.

1) American Legacy Foundation – Communications Specialist – mid $40k

2) American Payroll Association – Director of Government Relations

3) Americans for Prosperity Foundation – Virginia State Director – search managed by Talent Market

4) Amerigroup – Communications Coordinator – Virginia Beach, Va.

5) Association of Law Libraries – Director of Government Relations

6) BIO Ventures for Global Health – Manager, External Affairs (pdf)

7-8) Blue State Digital – DC or New York:

• Director of Advertising
• Associate Web Analyst

9) Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Assistant Director, Public Relations – for the Club Tech program – Atlanta, GA

10-11) Center for Global Development:

• Events Coordinator
• Special Assistant to the President

12-14) Corporate Accountability International:

• Online Director
• Director of Foundation Relations
• Managing Director of Development

15) DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $74k-$136k – job ID: CIS-PJN-427439-TFM – apply by Feb. 10

16) Free the Slaves – Executive Director – search managed by Ford Webb Associates

17) International Dairy Foods Association – Legislative Assistant

18) Investment Company Institute – Copy Editor

19) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Executive Director (pdf) – Annapolis, MD – apply by Feb. 11

20) Mystery employers – assorted admin positions – searches via Beacon Hill Staffing

21-22) NAACP:

• Blogosphere Relations Specialist
• Senior Communications Associate

23-24) National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation:

• Program Manager
• Director of Development

25) National Counterterrorism Center – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: 18903 – apply by Feb. 4

26) Naval Intelligence Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: NE1-1035-03-4F920815-IN – apply by Feb. 16

27) Nuclear Threat Initiative – Director of Outreach & Public Education

28-29) Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID):

• Senior Vice President & Group Head, Digital Influence Group (158BR)
• Account Exec, Social Marketing Group (123BR)

30) O’Keeffe & Co. – Senior Account Exec

31) Potomac Communications Group – Manager

32) Public Affairs Council – Membership Communications Manager

33) Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director, Foundation Relations

34) Stanton Communications – Account Manager – Baltimore, MD

35-37) Susan G. Komen for the Cure:

• Government Affairs Manager
• Vice President of Marketing & Communications – DC or Dallas, TX
• more Dallas-based fundraising/marketing opportunities available

38-39) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Outreach Assistant, Middle East Studies Program
• Director of Development, UVa Center for Politics

40) Unknown financial services trade association – Federal Affairs Coordinator – $40k – search managed by Multistate Associates

41-43) Urban Institute:

• Research Assistant, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center – two positions available
• Project Coordinator, Metropolitan Housing & Communities Center – five positions available
• additional admin & program positions available

44) Varied employers of the unknown sort – Web Content & Copy Editors – searches managed by EEI Communications

45) Venn Strategies – Economic Policy Associate

46) Vocus – Public Relations Manager

47) Washington Examiner – Web Producer – part-time

Groundhog Day

Harris Corporation – Manager, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs – focus on private land mobile radio & public safety broadband network issues

Burness Communications seeks Communications Coordinator with relevant PR or nonprofit experience, social media skill set and basic knowledge of HTML/CSS – additional computer programming/database skills a plus.

Public Health Institute – Internship Coordinator – today, Feb. 2 application deadline noted here

US Chamber of Commerce:

• Manager, Legislative Affairs
• Blogger/Writer for ChamberPost.com
• Executive Writer – Institute for Legal Reform

Dept. of Homeland Security – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: DHSHQ11-429436-ES – apply by Feb. 4

Kutak Rock is seeking an Assistant Legislative Program Manager to perform legislative research, write a daily alert & monthly newsletter and undertake other duties related to DoD/DoE, privatization, base closure and more – apply by Feb. 15.

Venable LLP:

• Director of Communications
• Public Relations Coordinator
• legal admin assistant positions available in DC & Tyson’s Corner

Work in laid-back and likeable Del Ray with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States as their Legislative Director – $45k-$55k – military service and experience with National Guard issues a plus – apply by Feb. 9

Capitol Hill:

• Ohio Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• Moderate California Democrat – Intern
• Colorado Republican – Intern
• Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA) – Intern

Help the Partnership for 21st Century Skills push the four Cs (critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation) to the kids of today (who may have to take care of you in your theoretical sunset years, after all) – searches managed by the Council of Chief State School Officers:

• Director of Strategic Initiatives (pdf)
• Communications/Media Coordinator (pdf)
• also available with CCSSO: Senior Advocacy Director (pdf) and Admin Meeting Assistant (pdf)

George Washington University:

• Assistant Vice President, Development (0602441) – Business School
• Associate Director, Alumni Programs (0602426)
• Assistant Director of Alumni Programs (0602421)
• Associate Director for Major Gifts (0602413) – Law School
• Associate Director of Alumni Online Communications (0602392)

Project Management Institute – Government Relations Manager

Health Care Without Harm/Practice Greenhealth is committed to building an ecologically sustainable healthcare sector – seeking Director of Marketing & Communications.

BioTechnology Industry Association:

• Director, Reimbursement and Health Policy
• Director, Research Programs Advocacy
• Director, Science & Regulatory Affairs
• Manager, Events Communications
• Web Editor
• Manager, Science & Regulatory Affairs
• Marketing Coordinator

The Council on Foundations seeks a Manager, Public Relations to promote both philanthropy and the Council to traditional media outlets (including blogs), policy-makers and the industry. Will serve as primary liaison to reporters, the industry, and to Council’s Governement Relations team – apply by Mar. 24.

American Farmland Trust – Director of Development (pdf) – minimum of 10 years development experience, along with proven fundraising success required – CFRE preferred – search managed by DRI Consulting.

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