Fri One Three

We're always a little on edge for Friday the 13th, but at least we're not throwing missiles around just yet – and we're glad we're not summering in Winnipeg any time soon.  And, we've got some jobs for you, so it's all good, right?

The National Multi Housing Council seeks Web & Digital Communications Manager with at least three years’ experience in managing web projects, along with strong understanding and expertise in Web content, usability, architecture, development and design and SEO; experience w/ Adobe Creative Suite highly desirable.

Mortgage Bankers Association – Director of Political Affairs – PAC management and grassroots mobilization duties predominant

Dept. of Education – Program Specialist, Casework – $51k-$81k – job ID: OLCA-2013-0010 – duties include review and analysis of congressional inquiries, and other congressional relations activities – apply by Sept. 23

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Public Affairs Supervisor – $57k-$97k – Public Affairs Unit Coordinator title also used in description; we haven’t a clue if that’s somehow important – Laurel, MD

Here’s a very fresh Associate Director, Media Relations opportunity with the University of Maryland School of Medicine – seeking candidates w/ strong understanding of issues & trends impacting healthcare/academia sector along with ability to create and capitalize on news-making opportunities – Baltimore, MD – apply by Sept. 26

Notre Dame University of Maryland – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Associate
• Digital Design & Content Manager

Arlington County seeks Special Events & Communications Manager to help run the Arlington County Fair (next one is Aug. 6-10, 2014) and other assorted happenings and get-togethers in America’s smallest county – $48k-$90k – apply by Sept. 26

American University

• Staff Assistant, School of Public Affairs – $18-$19/hr
• Web Systems Administrator, Office of Registrar – $48k-$53k – apply by Sept. 23
• Gift Specialist, WAMU 88.5 FM – $16/hr

The ALCU of Alabama seeks Communications Manager with proven media relations skills, and knowledge of the print and online media landscape in the state of Alabama – exact location not explicitly spelled out, but we’re guessing Montgomery, AL – review of resumes starts Sept. 15

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Director, Global Shark Campaign
• Senior Associate, Digital Communications

Candidates with at least five years experience in a leadership role in communications/PR and working on large, multi-channel, integrated communication campaigns are encouraged to check out this Communications Director opportunity with a mystery nonprofit federation based in DC – search managed by the BOSS Group

AARP (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #, except as noted)

• Email Marketing Manager (12456679)
• Executive Editor, AARP Content (12456678)
• Associate Director, State Advocacy (12456605) – South Carolina-based
• Associate State Director, Communications (direct link)

The Natural Resources Defense Council seeks a highly experienced Director for its Center for Market Innovation, NRDC’s private sector-trained, market-facing team that seeks to drive capital to scalable market solutions that address environmental issues – New York

Independent Community Bankers of America

• Associate PAC Director
• Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Executive Director of Foundation & Vice President for External Relations – Richmond, Va. – search managed by DRI Consulting

The Alliance Française de Washington is seeking a Director of Communications with a range of communications, marketing, digital, social media and graphics skills to join its staff; maîtrise du français est, bien entendu, nécessaire – apply by Oct. 10

Local luxe real estate firm TTR Sotheby’s seeks Director of Marketing & Communications with deep, working knowledge of all media channels including digital, print, direct mail and general PR.

SEIU – Assistant to the Executive Vice President

Airline Owners & Pilots Association 

• Staff Assistant/PAC Coordinator
• Graphic Artist & Editor for AOPA Live – Frederick, MD

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

• Media Relations Coordinator
• Development Coordinator

The Advisory Board Company seeks Coordinator, Online Strategy & Events Team – experience in web writing/editing particularly sought

International think tank of the unknown variety seeks starting-ASAP Interns – knowledge and interest of the Middle East, foreign affairs, and current events required.

... and, finally: football’s here, baseball is in pennant race mode, and rich guys are yachting around San Francisco – so naturally, we’re bringing you a minor league hockey opportunity to close out the week – Norfolk Admirals – Video Production & Graphic Design Intern – not remunerated, as they say – Norfolk, Va. – apply by Sept. 27

Best wishes for an easy, fright- and mishap-free weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

We like the sound of Nassawadox

1-2) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Director, Congressional & Political Affairs
• Project Administrator, State Regulation & Legislation

3-4) American Israel Public Affairs Committee

• Policy & Government Affairs Research Analyst
• Mid-Atlantic Deputy Regional Political Director – Baltimore, MD

5) Americans for Prosperity – Maryland State Director

6) Asbury Communities, Inc. – Vice President of Strategic Communications (scroll down)

7) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant, Center for Mideast Policy – low $40k – Arabic language skills required

8) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives – Congressional Liaison/Appropriations Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13-DEU-366-JLL – apply by Sept. 23

9-10) Center for Civilians in Conflict

• Development Intern, Fall 2013 – apply by Sept. 15
• Policy & Advocacy Intern, Winter/Spring 2014 – apply by Oct. 30

11) Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Digital Media Specialist

12-14) Council on Foreign Relations – new since our August check-in:

• Research Associate, Korea Studies – Korean language skills highly desirable
• Event Associate
• Library Assistant

15) Credit Union National Association – Legislative Affairs Manager

16) DCI Group – Media Affairs Account Exec

17) Dept. of Transportation – Government Affairs Specialist – $51k-$67k – job ID: OST.I-2013-0004 – apply by Sept. 23 – note: only first 50 applicants will receive consideration

18-20) Environmental Defense Fund

• Marketing & Communications Coordinator – DC or Boston, MA
• Tom Graff Diversity Fellowship, U.S. Climate Affairs – Spanish language skills highly desired
• Legal Internship, U.S Climate Legal & Regulatory Advocacy – Summer 2014

21-23) Enterprise Community Partners – Columbia, MD, except as noted – (search all, scroll to find)

• Program Director, Green Communities
• Senior Director of Development – New York
• Content Development Specialist/Intern

24-25) Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity

• Chief of Staff (pdf) – $75k-$90k
• Assistant to the President (pdf) – $40k-$55k

26-33) Georgetown University

• Research Associate, Health Policy Institute
• Assistant Director and Associate Director for GU Medical Center Reunions & Engagement
• Director and Associate Director for GU Medical Center Engagement & Annual Giving
• Coordinator, GU Medical Center Engagement
• Senior Editor/Writer Content Producer for Georgetown Magazine
• Senior Director, Campaign Management & Donor Relations
• Director of Alumni Relations/Regional Programs
• Assistant Director of Student Programming & Class Campaigns

34) ICF International – Communications Specialist

35) Ketchum – Account Coordinator, Public & Corporate Affairs – English/Spanish bilingual a must

36) Maryland Hospital Association – Senior Writer – Elkridge, MD

37) Mitre – Senior Healthcare Policy Analyst

38) Mystery international development organization – Development/Fundraising Associate (scroll down) – search managed by City Staff

39-41) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Director, Virginia Coast Reserve (41414) – located in awesome-sounding Nassawadox, Va. – apply by Sept. 29
• Marketing Manager (41416) – Providence, RI – apply by Oct. 4
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (41185) – East Hampton, NY – apply by Oct. 12

42) Solar Electric Power Association – Manager, Executive Affairs

43) United to End Genocide – Internships, Spring 2014 – apply by Nov. 1

44) Unnamed Silver Spring design firm – Graphic Designer – temporary; 3 month term – $25/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

45-46) USA Today/Gannett

• Social Media Producer
• Multimedia Journalist – via their Talent Development Program – Spring 2014

47) Vietnam Education Foundation – Program Associate, Immigration

48) … and, finally: do what thou will in the land of the Sawtooth Mountains, the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness and Sun Valley as Director of Development for the Idaho Freedom Foundation in Boise, ID – search managed by Talent Market

You, as Secretary of the Cotton Club

The Eurasia Foundation seeks a dynamic Communications Officer with a passion for storytelling and a high level of media expertise. Don’t let their name fool you; we’re told that Middle East experience is very welcome, as well.   Winning hire will document the impact of Foundation programs, manage website & social media, run events, and develop publications & press releases.

Fresh opportunities per TRAK Services:

• Bethesda based real estate development firm – Admin/Marketing Coordinator – to $55k – free parking is part of the bargain
• Education-focused nonprofit – Copy Editor (scroll down) – temporary from mid-Sept. thru Oct.

Public Opinion Strategies – Project Director – previous survey or market research experience required; campaign or public policy background especially desired – Old Town Alexandria  location.

The Peace Corps is recruiting an Information Technology Specialist/Web Developer with experience with Python 2 and object-oriented design; familiarity with modern web MVC frameworks, particularly Django; experience using source control tools, and a host of other technical skills – $65k-$119k – job ID: DPC13-A0168-LH – apply by Sept. 20

New at Burson-Marsteller since our late August check-in:

• Public Affairs Manager
• Associate/Senior Associate
• PR Director for their North of Nine affiliate – San Francisco, CA
• Client Staff Assistant, Brand Marketing – Los Angeles, CA

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation seeks Director, Government Relations (search DC location) with 10+ years of relevant experience and proficiency in the legislative, federal budget , and  administrative processes.

DC & Baltimore-based opportunities with JHPIEGO, formerly known as the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology & Obstetrics

• Communications Specialist supporting USAID’s Maternal & Child Health Integrated Program
• Communications & Social Media Specialist – Baltimore, MD

Netflix – Director, Public Policy – primary focus is working with European Union governments

Search DC location for opportunities with the noted test-proctors & -posers at ACT:

• Director, Public Affairs
• Senior Policy Analyst

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) – Intern
• Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) – Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

Our friends at the British Embassy seek a Transport & Trade Policy Advisor w/ duties include work as Secretary of the Cotton Club of embassy maritime attaches, which probably sounds more fun than it really is – $58k – apply by Sept. 22.  Also available: Accommodation Coordinator – $38k – apply by Sept. 22

American Electric Power – Communications Consultant – Roanoke, Va.

Rare Conservation (scroll to find)

• Assistant, Development & Communications
• Media Relations Manager

George Washington University

• Program Manager, Semester in Washington/Politics – apply by Sept 20
• Executive Aide, Law School Development & Alumni Affairs – $39k – apply by Sept. 24
• Executive Aide for the GW Solar Institute
• Visual Design Strategist

Pact builds the capacity of local organizations, develops good governance, and cultivates markets on behalf of marginalized populations around the world – your role in this enterprise would be Executive Communications Officer, helping shape and deliver messaging for the group. 

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Research & Policy Analyst for the Cooper Center for Public Service – $50k-$70k
• Associate Director of Development for the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities – $60k-$70k
• Research, Editorial & Program Assistant for the Miller Center – $12-$26/hr

Unlike the Redskins, We're Showing Up on Time

Just-the-jobs style on this post-debacle Tuesday morning.

1) Alzheimer’s Association, National Capitol Chapter – Annual Giving Manager

2) American Frozen Food Institute – Coordinator, Communications & Legislative Affairs

3) Association of Research Libraries – Director of Public Policy Initiatives

4-5) Audubon Society

• Media Relations Manager – New York
• Development Intern – Chapel Hill, NC – apply by Sept. 30

6) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: CMS-OC-DE-13-947942 – apply by Sept. 20

7-8) Chevron – DC-based postions

• International Government Affairs Representative, Latin America – apply by Sept. 19
• International Government Affairs Representative, Asia/Pacific – apply by Sept. 20

9) Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute – Program Intern

10) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Communications Coordinator

11-12) FHI 360

• Media Relations Specialist
• Admin Associate, Communications – part-time

13) Fleishman Hillard – Account Supervisor

14) Freedom House – Senior Manager of Communications

15-17) George Washington University – School of Medicine

• Advancement Services Manager – apply by Oct. 9
• Director of Development – apply by Oct. 9
• Associate Director, Alumni Programs – apply by Oct. 9

18) Government Accountability Office – Executive Assistant – $50k-$79k – job ID: AO-13-IO-0303-08 – apply by Sept. 20

19) Hattaway Communications – Intern

20) Land O’ Lakes, Inc. – Government Relations Intern

21-22) McKinney & Associates

• Account Associate
• PR Intern – paid position

23) Mystery international membership association – Communications Specialist

24-25) National Immigration Law Center

• Health Policy Attorney/Analyst – apply by Sept. 23
• Health Policy Attorney/Analyst – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Sept. 16

26) National Retail Federation – Coordinator, Media Relations

27) NCTA/Rural Broadband Association – Communications Manager

28) Palladian Partners/Altarum Institute – Health Communications Specialist

29-30) PBS

• Associate Director, General Audience Publicity
• Writer/Producer

31) Potomac Research Group – Research Analyst, Health Policy

32) SEIU – Integrated Campaign Coordinator, Government Relations

33) Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Government Affairs Advisor

34) St. Baldrick’s Foundation – Senior Manager, Legislative Affairs – research/advocacy group fighting children’s cancers

35) Trinity Missions – Donor Care Associate

36-38) World Wildlife Fund

• Coordinator, Strategic Philanthropy
• Development Officer, Gift Planning
• Senior Admin Assistant, Gift Planning

39) ZERO TO THREE, the National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families – Director of Communications

Late Sunday; Skipping Monday

We're late to the game publishing Sunday's set (good-sized, at least) of previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week.

As for Monday, we'll be skipping that as well.  The reason for this turn of events: a slip into a weekend time-vortex of overseeing/assisting with much-needed masonry work done on a 189 year old house.  Advice to everyone: don't buy a 189 year old house.*

American Society for Public Administration – Communications Assistant – part-time – $12-$15/hr – Sept. 9

DHS/FEMA – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$113k – job ID: MG-2012-15697-LDW-949232COR – Philadelphia, PA – Sept. 9 

GAVI Alliance – U.S. Representative (scroll to find) – search managed by Russell Reynolds Associates – Sept. 9 

George Washington University – Executive Aide, Semester in Washington program – Sept. 9

International Monetary Fund – Division Chief, Internal Communications – Sept. 9, as noted here

National Institutes of Health – Legislative Analyst – $74k-$97k – job ID: NIH-OD-DE-13-950196 – Sept. 9 

Northern Virginia Community College – Campus/Community Relations Specialist – $67k-$80k – Woodbridge, Va. – Sept. 9

 Office of the Chief Admin Officer, House of Representative – Networking & Facilities Special Assistant – Sept. 9 

Open Society Foundations – Senior Policy Analyst, Public Health & Drug Policy – Sept. 9
 
Own the Dream Campaign – Deputy Director of Communications – Sept. 9

Smithsonian Institution – Director of Development (pdf) for the Museum of Natural History – $124k – Sept. 9

University of Maryland – Senior Communications Associate – $60k-$75k – Sept. 9

British Embassy

•  Executive Assistant supporting the Serious Organised Crime Agency – $38k – UK nationals only – Sept. 9 
• Assistant for the Marshall Scholarship Program – temporary/late Sept. to early Dec. term – $19/hr – San Francisco, CA – Sept. 9
• Press & Public Affairs Admin Assistant – $41k – New York – Sept. 11
• Assistant for the Marshall Scholarship Program – temporary: late Sept. to early Dec. – $18/hr – Los Angeles, CA – Sept. 12

Agricultural Retailers Association – Director of Communications & Marketing – Sept. 10

Hampton University – Social Media Manager – Hampton, Va. – Sept. 10

Internal Revenue Service – Public Affairs Specialist/Speechwriter – $105k-$136k – job ID: 13CW6-CLX0375-1035-14-JW – Sept. 10

United Nations Foundation

• Associate Producer, Climate & Energy Initiatives – as in digital/online producer – Sept. 10
• Communications Associate, Women/Girls & Population – Sept. 11

Dept. of Energy – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$81k – job ID: DOE-HQ-AR-13-00014-CRR – Sept. 12 

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Marketing Specialist for the Arts and Cultural Heritage Divison – contract status – $20-$34/hr – Sept. 12

U.S. Mint – Deputy Director of Public Affairs – $105k-$136k – job ID: 3-USMINT-185P – apply by Sept. 12

George Mason University – Assistant Director, Athletic Communications – $32k-$36k – Sept. 13

LoC/Congressional Research Service – Public Affairs Coordinator – $51k-$67k – job ID: 130123 – Sept. 13 – and here’s another listing w/ what appear to be the same title/details

USA for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees – Manager, Digital Fundraising – Sept. 13 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to fund or use advanced search & job #)

• Associate Director of Philanthropy (41285) – Sept. 13
• Senior Public Relations Manager (41367) – Los Angeles, CA – Sept. 14

American Foreign Service Association – Online Communications Assistant – Sept. 15

League of Conservation Voters – Special Assistant to the SVP of Development – Sept. 15

Taxpayers for Common Sense – Webmaster/Communications Associate – Sept. 15

* Actually, we mostly enjoy it, but it can be a pain at times.  Just don't get us started on the leaky pressure relief valve on the water heater we just discovered today; ugh.

Work in Progress

We start your Friday with an invitation to attend (or watch via U-stream) a panel on Media Careers in DC hosted by New York University’s Wasserman Center for Career Development – experts from APCO Worldwide, Magnet Media Originals, National Public Radio, and Politico will offer networking tips, share organizational insights and answer audience questions – Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 pm at the Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW.

A bit of a work-in-progress today; more to come soon. OK, we're done.

Here is a fresh Digital Content Manager opportunity with our friends at Food & Water Watch – five or more years of successful content strategy experience and/or online journalism background required; experience in a Mac-based environment a plus.

The Government Technology & Services Coalition seeks an Admin Assistant/Intern to support marketing & events-related activities – $10-$12/hr – experience with Eventbrite, Constant Contact, Facebook and LinkedIn preferred; Mac user a plus.

Our sources tell us these two starting-ASAP internships are still available w/ the YWCA USA – real skills-building activities promised; not admin or busywork.

• Communications Intern
• Online Engagement Intern

Climate Reality Project – Climate Science & Policy Associate – Masters degree climatology or environmental science required; familiarity with geospatial climate or environmental data and tools a plus.

Johns Hopkins University’s DC-based School of Advanced International Studies seeks Communications Associate/Director of Marketing & Branding – we suggest your first initiative in that role should be placing some value-priced advertising for SAIS on your friendly neighborhood public affairs jobs blog.

Scroll down and click on Administrative, then click on Administrative/Technical, and finally you’ll see a Director of Communications opportunity available with Arlington County Public Schools – $90k-$133k

Environmental & anti-sprawl advocate 1,000 Friends of Maryland seek a part-time Campaign Director for the Partners for Open Space Initiative – Baltimore, MD – apply by Sept. 18

American Academy of Ophthalmology – Director of Web & Digital Communications – San Francisco, CA

Raytheon Corp. – Director of Communication, Middle-East/North Africa – Rosslyn-based, but position could eventually be moved to that region; we’re hoping that means Dubai or Qatar and not Beirut or Benghazi.  Or better yet, just stay in Rosslyn.

Speaking of that no-so-tranquil corner of the planet, Interfaith Peace Builders would like to enlist you in their solve-and-settle-Israel/Palestine-issues quest as Communications Coordinator for the group – $32k-$35k – Hebrew and/or Arabic language skills helpful.

Marketing Assistant is new w/ the Cato Institute since we last checked in.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Director, Communications
• Communications Officer, Health Initiatives
• Associate, State Fiscal Health & Economic Growth
• Senior Associate, State Fiscal Health & Economic Growth
• Associate, U.S. Public Lands
• Senior Associate, Global Ocean Legacy

NeighborWorks America – Fellow, Public Policy & Legislative Affairs – apply by Oct. 4 – see also main career page here

Greenpeace seeks Charlotte, NC-based Field Organizer to rattle cages at Duke Energy – $39k

The National Association of College Stores, advocate for the well-loved Molecular Biology textbook dealers & Cougars sweatshirt sellers at campi nationwide, seeks Public Affairs Specialist (scroll down) with at least two years experience on Capitol Hill, federal agency, state legislature or state executive branch position or in a government relations position.

CASA of Maryland – Communications Specialist – part-time – bilingual English/Spanish required

World Food Program USA – Digital Media Strategist (scroll down) - minimum 2-5 years managing social communications activities required

… and, finally: are you more fired up for tonight’s U.S. vs. Costa Rica bad-blood futbol tilt than you are for the opening of the NFL season?  Then perhaps applying for this New York-based Consultant, NYC Soccer for Success Program spot in the starting lineup for U.S. Soccer Federation should be your weekend goal.

Fifty

Just-the-jobs style on this lovely Thursday morning in DC.

1) Altarum Institute/Palladian Partners – Web Content Strategist

2) American Dental Association – Manager, Corporate & Executive Communications (scroll to find) – Chicago, IL

3-4) America’s Natural Gas Alliance

• Director, Federal Affairs
• Manager, Federal Affairs

5) Amerigroup – Senior Communications Coordinator – Virginia Beach, Va.

6) Atlantic Council – Assistant Director of Events

7) Bayer – Senior Director Global Regulatory Affairs/U.S. Policy (search DC location)

8-10) British Embassy

• Intern, Trade & Business Policy – Oct. thru Spring term – apply by Sept. 22
• more than a dozen other DC-based Spring-term Intern opportunities available in various disciplines – apply by Oct. 6
• Public Relations Intern – Miami, FL – apply by Sept. 13

11) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant w/ the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform

12-18) Capitol Hill

• Texas Democrat – Senior Legislative Assistant – experience in financial & housing issues desired
• Mystery Democrat Leadership Office – Scheduler
• Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) – Interns
• Mystery MoC in GOP leadership – Intern
• Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) – Interns
• Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) – Press Intern
• Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL) – Interns

19) Children & Adults w/ Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Digital Media Specialist

20) CNN – Associate Producer, CNN Digital

21) Consortium of Social Science Associations – Government Relations Assistant – $40k

22) Creative Computing Solutions, Inc. – Congressional Analyst – DoD/military health-related experience desired

23-24) Digital Management, Inc.

• Public Relations Manager
• Blogger/Social Media Manager

25-26) Emily’s List

• Communications Advisor (pdf)
• Major Gifts Coordinator (pdf) and Major Gifts Assistant/Events (pdf)

27) Endo Pharmaceuticals – Director, State Government Affairs

28) Epilepsy Foundation – Special Events Intern

29) Franklin Forum – Associate Research Director

30-31) Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research

• Project Coordinator
• Social Media Analytics Intern and Domestic Intern

32) Human Rights Campaign – Regional Field Director

33) Kelly Government Solutions – Communications Editor supporting NIH Clinical Health Center client

34) National Health Law Program – Internships (scroll down) – DC; Chapel Hill, NC and Los Angeles, CA – apply by Nov. 1 for Spring term

35) National Institutes of Health – Legislative Analyst – $74k-$97k – job ID: NIH-OD-DE-13-950196 – apply by Sept. 9

36-37) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)

• Africa Philanthropy Communications Manager (41407) – location flexible in US; significant domestic/Africa travel required – apply by Sept. 18
• Conservation Assistant (41402) – Cold Spring Harbor, NY – apply by Nov. 2

38) Public Citizen – Communications Officer for Global Trade Watch

39-40) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

• Social Media & Online Community Specialist (pdf)
• Interactive Product & Marketing Specialist (pdf)

41) Rock Creek Strategic Marketing – Digital Marketing Strategist

42) Sierra Club – Outreach Coordinator – Bay Area Chapter – Berkeley, CA

43) Small Business Majority – Communications Associate

44) Smithsonian Institution – Major Gifts Officer (pdf) for the Freer & Sackler Museums – apply by Sept. 24

45) Software & Information Industry Association – Communications Coordinator

46) TMP Government – Senior Copywriter

47-49) University of Maryland

• Assistant Director of Development, Terrapin Club – apply by Sept. 6
• Social Media & Community Engagement Coordinator, UMD Libraries – apply by Sept. 22
• Assistant Director of Institutional Giving for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center – $64k-$80k – apply by Sept. 23

50) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager/Sr. Manager of Grassroots Communications

Association, Campaign, Center, Chamber, Coalition, Commission, Foundation, Fund, Institutes, League, Museum, Network, Society, Union & University

The National Association of Counties – Associate Legislative Director, Transportation – knowledge and understanding of federal transportation and infrastructure policies affecting local governments required

Here is a super-fresh Associate Director, Government Relations opportunity w/ the American Kidney Fund – mix of advocacy & organizational support duties – low to mid $50k 

United Nations Foundation

• Associate Producer, Climate & Energy Initiatives – as in digital/online producer – apply by Sept. 10
• Communications Associate, Women/Girls & Population – apply by Sept. 11

Woodrow Wilson Center – Program Assistant, Environmental Change & Security Program (pdf) – $34k-$44k – apply by Sept. 6

American Chamber of Commerce Executives – Development Coordinator –3 years of admin experience sought, including working with association management system software

DHS/FEMA – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$113k – job ID: MG-2012-15697-LDW-949232COR – Philadelphia, PA – apply by Sept. 9

Opportunities in leafy & low-key Takoma Park with the Catholic Volunteer Network:

• Communications Coordinator
• Senior Director of Development (scroll down)

Commercial finance, lending & insurance provider CIT seeks Vice President of Government Relations with 7-10 years of Capitol Hill, administration and/or related government relations experience.

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence seeks Associate Communications Manager with 3-5 years communications, branding or marketing experience, ideally working on political campaigns, issue campaigns, or with advocacy organizations, as well as a commitment to sensible gun laws. 

Humane Society – Director of Grassroots Organizing, Outreach & Engagement – one to three years of grassroots organizing experience highly desired

American Foreign Service Association – Online Communications Assistant – experience w/ the DotNetNuke content management system a must – apply by Sept. 15

The Ecological Society of America seeks Director of Public Affairs with at least 5 years’ experience working on science or environmental policy issues and/or communication – apply by Sept. 16

A mystery organization supporting Maryland’s long-term care provider community is seeking a Coordinator Integrated Government Relations with 3-5 years experience in state government relations, preferably in the Free State – search managed by Insperity

American Institutes for Research

• Research Assistant, Education
• Admin Assistant

The Environmental Defense Fund has just-posted Legal Internships for DC & Boulder, CO – also available: Natural Gas Intern – Austin, TX

International Monetary Fund – Division Chief, Internal Communications – apply by Sept. 9, as noted here

New (we think) since our mid-August check-in with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, advocates for a smart power approach to foreign policy: scroll down for Deputy Field Director and Veteran Outreach Coordinator.

Science Museum of Virginia – Media & Communications Coordinator (search position # 00019) – $31k-$35k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Sept. 6

National League of Cities – Senior Associate, Media Relations – 2 – 4 experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs sought, preferably with some direct connection to government affairs activities.

Powell Tate – Healthcare Account Supervisor – healthcare-related experience helpful, especially with cardiovascular, diabetes, mental health or oncology issues and disease communities.

CQ/Roll Call

• Legislative Action Reporter
• Staff Writer, Agriculture
• Interns – apply by Nov. 1 for Spring 2014

Warren Communications News seeks self-motivated Reporter who loves writing enterprise news stories, & working at a reporter-driven for its Washington Internet Daily property

SocialMediaJobs.com is looking for a part-time Researcher, Curator & Content Creator with 2-4 years experience in the social media space

Healthcare accreditation group The Joint Commission seeks DC-based Federal Affairs Intern at $12-$15/hr pay grade – Media Relations Specialist post is also available at their Oakbrook, IL HQ

Enjoy pomp & circumstance, podium placement & sound checks, correct signage & orderly choreography, and the hundred other things that go into successful events, large & small?  Major Events Associate for the University of Virginia might fill the bill for you – $38k-$55k – Charlottesville, Va.

… and, finally: the venerable Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art seeks Vice President for Communications & External Relations (pdf) – New York – search managed by Freeman Philanthropic Services. We suggest not liking/tweeting this article should you plan to apply.

Back at It

Welcome back from the holiday weekend; don't miss previously noted opportunities closing this week.

American Medical Informatics Association – Public Policy Specialist – advanced degree in public policy, public health, health administration, or related field preferred, as well an understanding of issues related to the biomedical, health informatics & health policy communities.

This appears to be a new Director of Communications post with Catholic Relief Services – seeking candidates w/ 10-15 years relevant experience in communications or media relations/PR, preferably w/ international-focused organizations – practicing Catholic preferred – Baltimore, MD 

GMYR Public Relations seeks starting-ASAP Intern for the Fall term - fill time post, $12/hr - apply by Sept. 6

New since our end-of-July check-in w/ the Center for Community Change:

• Senior Communications Manager 
• Digital Campaign Manager 
• Digital Campaign Associate 
• Internships (scroll down) – Jan.-May term

Here’s a very fresh Publicist opportunity w/ Discovery Communications supporting Discovery Education unit – 3-5 years of hands-on communications & media relations experience in media or education industry required.

Transcription, translation and media monitoring stalwart Federal News Service seeks Sales Representative with 3-5 years of sales experience in the DC area and experience solution selling to government, B-to-B, and the lobbyist marketplace – note: our friends at FNS suggest you apply to sales@fednews.com for best results.

Latest searches managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources:

• Mystery multicultural marketing & communications firm – Communications/Media Specialist – $60k-$80k
• DC-based interactive and technology services firm – Infographics/Data Visualization Designer – $45k-$75k
• Group supporting the higher-ed community – Graphic Designer – temporary, 3-month term –print-focused – two positions available – $25-$40/hr

The organizational performance optimizers and doctoral-level psychology utilizers at Suntiva seek Strategic Communications Consultant with at least eight years’ experience with delivering strategic communications strategies to the federal government.

Very latest (since just last week) at Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Digital Manager, Alumni Relations
• Alumni Class Notes Editor for Johns Hopkins Magazine – casual/on-call status – $17-$22/hr

Nonprofit domestic & international human development group FHI 360 seeks Communications Manager focusing on education, social and economic development issues – experience in public health, international development, or public policy desired. 

St. Anne’s School, the only independent Episcopal school in the Annapolis, MD area serving preschool through 8th grade studentry, seeks Director of Communications w/ 2-5 years of work experience in marketing, PR, communications, journalism or marketing.

New since mid-August at the Association of American Medical Colleges:

• Senior Executive Communications Specialist
• Web Editor

Food Marketing Institute – Administrator, Government Relations – Hill experience at any level , even of the intern variety, would help your cause

Montgomery County – Intergovernmental Relations Legislative Analyst (click on search jobs tab, then use keyword legislative) – $67k-$111k – work location will be Annapolis when the State Legislature is in session (mid-January through mid-April) – apply by Sept. 8

League of Conservation Voters

• Special Assistant to the SVP of Development – apply by Sept. 15
• Legislative Coordinator, Virginia LCV – Richmond, Va. – apply by Sept. 20

Whimsically-named (or –acronymed) ethanol producer POET LLC seeks State Government Affairs Executive with 7+ years of state lobbying/regulatory experience, including responsibility for  selecting & managing multiple state contract lobbyists.

George Washington University

• Program Assistant, Nuclear Security Consensus – $15/hr – apply by Sept. 5
• Special Projects Coordinator w/ the GW Cancer Institute
• Manager for the Native American Political Leadership Program

CGI – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Content Manager – active Secret clearance required

Drug Policy Alliance

• State Organizing and Legislative Coordinator, Movement Building – New York
• Internet Communications Intern – apply today, Sept. 3
• more Internships available in Spring term – DC, New York & Berkley, CA

International Food Policy Research Institute – Admin Coordinator

Society for Human Resource Management – new since our mid-July check-in:

• Senior Associate for Member Advocacy
• Editor for HR Magazine
• Conference Marketing Specialist
• Special Assistant to the President & CEO

Security Industry Association – Director of Government Relations – at least 8 years Capitol Hill and/or federal agency experience required. 

New since mid-Aug. (and/or we missed them the first time around) w/ the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:

• Development Manager (pdf)
• Vice President of Development (pdf)
• Staff Assistant, External Affairs (pdf) – fluency in Spanish preferred

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology – Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – $60k-$65k – MPH or JD highly desirable

Ducks Unlimited

• Director of Development focusing on Great Lakes/Atlantic (NY, NJ, CT) region – location flexible, New York preferred – apply by Sept. 30
• Admin Assistant – part-time – Memphis, TN – apply by Sept. 6

This is your big shot!  So says Snagajob.com about their Public Relations Analyst posting in Glen Allen, Va. (Richmond area, for those of you uninitiated w/ the geography of the Mecca, Fist City, or the 804) – also available: Content Specialist Intern

 … and finally: fancy yourself the kind of guy or gal who can make the trains run on time?  If so, you have the awesome opportunity to live up to that figurative ideal in the literal plane – and in Alaska, no less!  Alaska Railroad Corp. – President & CEO – Anchorage, AK – apply by Sept. 27

See You on Tuesday

We'll be taking Labor Day off, but your job search doesn't have to, especially if you find something worth applying for among these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Food & Drug Administration – Public Affairs Specialist/Press Officer – $74k-$136k – job ID: HHS-FDA-DE-13-941440 – Sept. 2 

George Washington University – Executive Coordinator supporting the GW Solar Institute – part-time – apply by Sept. 2 

Greenpeace – Senior Climate & Energy Campaigner – Sept. 2

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Science Network Outreach Associate & Community Manager – high $40k – DC or Cambridge, MA – Sept. 2
• California & Western States Outreach Coordinator – Berkeley, CA – Sept. 2

Virginia Tech – Public Relations Specialist supporting the Office for Diversity & Inclusion – Blacksburg, Va. – Sept. 2

United Nations Foundation

• Officer, Global Partnerships – Sept. 2
• Admin Assistant supporting the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action program – Sept. 3
• Business Services & Contracts Officer – Sept. 3
• Budget Analyst, Business Services & Budgets – Sept. 8

British Embassy

• Business & Events Manager for the Scottish Affairs Office – $44k – Sept. 2
• Regional Communications & Business Assurance Manager – New York – $47k – Sept. 4
• Regionalisation Project Manager – Sept. 8

Anacostia Watershed Society – Director of Public Policy & Advocacy (pdf) – Sept. 3

Carnegie Center for International Peace – Senior Research Scholar, Middle East Program – strong Arabic language skills & PhD preferred – Sept. 3

Census Bureau – Public Affairs Specialist – $51k-$67k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – for recent college grads/veterans – job ID: PIO-2013-0001 – Sept. 3

League of Conservation Voters – Congressional Champions Project Director – apply by Sept. 3 

Mine Safety & Health Administration – Supervisory Program Information Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE-13-MSHA-071 – Sept. 3

University of Maryland – Coordinator of Graphic Design & Marketing for the Stamp Student Union – mid $40k – Sept. 3 

American University – Program Assistant, MPA/MPP Programs – $17-$18/hr – Sept. 4 

CSX Corp. – Specialist, Federal Affairs – PAC management focus – Sept. 5

Human Rights First – Media Relations Associate – New York – Sept. 6

LoC/Congressional Research Service – Research Manager, Health Policy – $123k-$155k – job ID: 130112 – Sept. 6

Nature Conservancy (scroll to fund or use advanced search & job #)

• Managing Editor (41383) for Nature Conservancy Magazine – Sept. 6
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (41356) – Helena, MT – Sept. 6

Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement – Communications Associate – Sept. 6